Software Engineer I - Aurora Services Engineering

Who We Are

Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles. It underpins Aurora’s driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Continental, FedEx, Hirschbach, PACCAR, Ryder, Schneider, Toyota, Uber, Uber Freight, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and Werner. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We are searching for a Backend Software Engineer to join Aurora's Aurora Services Engineering team and take on a critical role in building Aurora's suite of fleet management tools.

The Aurora Services Engineering team creates services and web applications that enable the commercial operation of autonomous vehicle fleets at scale. Our mission is to build the software that will be used daily by customers and human operators to coordinate the business side of our platform - evaluating route feasibility, assigning work to autonomous vehicles, and managing a fleet of vehicles. As Aurora prepares to massively scale its fleet and integrate with partners on an API level, the tools we build will be critical to the efficient daily operation of our business.

We're seeking a talented entry level Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our cutting-edge products to help support and scale our business.

In this role, you will

• Build Backend Services: Develop robust backend services using Golang to power our core logistics and remote operations functionalities.
• Contribute to Onboard Modules: Work with C++ to enhance our onboard modules and deliver critical features.
• Deliver High-Quality Solutions: Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Embrace New Technologies: Leverage modern technologies like Golang, C++, gRPC, Postgres, Kubernetes, and AWS to build scalable and reliable systems.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong Engineering Fundamentals: A solid grasp of computer science concepts and software engineering principles.
• Passion for Learning: A willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements.
• Excellent Communication Skills: The ability to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Backend Engineering Expertise: Proficiency in backend development, with a focus on Golang and related technologies. We also welcome experience in other languages like Java, Python, C++, .NET if you are willing to learn and adapt. 
• Database Experience: Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a Related Field
• 1-2 Years of Internship or Professional Engineering Experience

If you're passionate about building cutting-edge products and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

The base range for this position is $105,000 - $157,000.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

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