Aurora · 3 hours ago
Senior Software Engineering Manager - Dispatching & Partner Integrations
San Francisco, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$212K/yr - $340K/yr
10+ years expAurora is dedicated to delivering self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team in developing fleet management tools and partner API integrations for autonomous vehicles, ensuring high standards of quality and collaboration across teams.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of 8-10 software engineers through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning
Design complex systems from the ground up, partnering closely with software, hardware and infrastructure engineering teams
Lead the team to architect, design, and build frontends and scalable cloud backend services that power real-time and offline workflows essential for commercial operations, fleet optimization, and autonomy improvement
Drive the execution and delivery of robust, well-engineered solutions, ensuring high standards of quality, reliability, and engineering practices across the team
Partner with Product Managers, Designers, Autonomy, and Operations stakeholders to define & execute the technical vision and roadmap for the Dispatching & Partner Integrations team
Champion the engineering team and its vision to internal & external stakeholders
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, collaboration, and end-to-end ownership within the team
Qualification
Required
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of industry experience in software development, including 5+ years of direct experience as an Engineering Manager leading a team of 5+ engineers, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale backend systems
Deep expertise in cloud backend development, including scalable web services, distributed systems, and modern API design
Experience with external customer facing software including production rollout with real customers
Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of engineers, including hiring, performance management, and career path development
Experience working with Product Management and UI/UX Design teams to define & deliver features that impact end users at scale
Phenomenal communication skills, with the capacity to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels. You know how to write an effective technical spec, provide feedback to others, translate technical concepts into lay terms, and incorporate feedback into your efforts. You value and practice openness, empathy, kindness, and collaboration
Experience defining technical roadmaps and driving long-term strategic projects that span multiple engineering teams
A preference for action. You will use good judgment to balance speed and quality. You will drive the engineering team to deliver products that are built in a responsible and sustainable way
Preferred
Experience in transportation, logistics, or other time-sensitive operations
Experience with safety and mission critical applications
Experience with fleet management solutions for Robots, Vehicles or Aerial Drones
Experience in operations research or optimization algorithms
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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