Aurora Innovation

Technology

SoftwareEngineer

$162–260k Seattle, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Software Engineer at Aurora Innovation. Skills: Backend infrastructure, Data versioning, Distributed systems. Design scalable backend infrastructure. Develop scalable backend infrastructure”

Industry & Context.

Technology

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years experience building server side and data processing systems, Expert proficiency in C++, Deep understanding of distributed systems principles, Proven ability to deliver scalable, reliable backend systems, Understanding of cloud-native technologies, Excellent communication and collaboration skills, Proven ability to rapidly learn new technologies

Nice to Have

M.S. or Ph.D in Computer Science or similar technical field, Domain experience with geospatial data, Domain experience with mapping systems, Domain experience with high-throughput data pipelines, Working proficiency in Python, Working proficiency in Golang

What You'll Do.

Design scalable backend infrastructure

Develop scalable backend infrastructure

Maintain scalable backend infrastructure

Design data processing pipeline

Develop data processing pipeline

Maintain data processing pipeline

Establish testing practices

Maintain testing practices

Establish performance optimization practices

Maintain performance optimization practices

Partner with customers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross team collaborations; Internal customers; External customers

Communication Scope

Collaboration skills

Full Job Description

Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. 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 looking for a Software Engineer to partner with our Mapping team to deliver stable, fast, scalable solutions for the Aurora Atlas – our mapping storage and versioning system. The Atlas powers many key functions, from map update processes, test creation systems, offboard simulations, visualizations, and onboard perception and decision making. This role is ideal for those who are energized by challenging problems at the intersection of scalable backend systems, data versioning and cross team collaborations. In this role you will: Design, develop, and maintain the scalable backend infrastructure and data processing pipeline for storing and serving map data as we onboard the Aurora Driver to more commercial routes. Establish and maintain robust testing and performance optimization practices to ensure the stability and scalability of the Atlas system. Partner closely with internal and external customers to influence existing and future designs and features. Required Qualifications: 4+ years experience building server side and data processing systems. Expert proficiency in C++ with a commitment to writing clean, testable, and production-ready code. Deep understanding of distributed systems principles, with a proven ability to deliver scala

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