Aurora · 13 hours ago
Fullstack UX Software Engineer, Map Creation Systems
Mountain View, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$146K/yr - $212K/yr
6+ years expAurora is a company focused on delivering the benefits of self-driving technology. They are seeking a Senior Full Stack UX Software Engineer to develop and optimize UX systems for map creation, ensuring successful autonomous fleet operation and scalability.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the entire feature lifecycle for our mapping system, from designing the architecture to implementing both backend services and the user interface
Architect and develop highly responsive, geospatially distributed backend services and data pipelines for processing and serving complex map data
Build sophisticated and responsive web applications, translating complex datasets into powerful, intuitive products for our users
Influence the technical direction and roadmap of the team. Mentor engineers through design reviews and collaboration, and continuously work to improve system architecture and reliability
Ensure code quality and system maintainability by participating in and providing feedback during code reviews for both web and backend codebases
Partner closely with both cross-team and operations stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver software solutions that directly enhance our Mapping efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
6+ years of industry experience in software development, with a successful history of owning and delivering complex software features from initial design through to deployment
Deep, full-stack expertise, encompassing both architecting and implementing scalable backend services and developing and deploying complex, modern WebGL-based applications using Vanilla JS / Typescript and frameworks such as React or Angular
Hands-on experience in full-stack development, including API design, implementation of geometric algorithms using Python, and familiarity with modern cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Buildkite, CI/CD, and monitoring/alerting systems)
Strong UX sensibility and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to advocate for strong user experience opinions and ensure implemented UI matches design specifications
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, coupled with a strong sense of product ownership, capable of translating user needs into clearly defined technical solutions
Demonstrated sound judgment and a bias for action, effectively balancing the need for rapid development with long-term code quality and maintainability
Preferred
Demonstrated background in UX Design for safety-critical or mission-critical applications
Experience in fields like autonomous vehicles, robotics, or other complex hardware/software systems
Proven ability to scale workflows and pipelines
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits
Company
Aurora
Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.19BKey Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B
Leadership Team
Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
David Maday
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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