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.
We have offices inseveral locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration. Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way. Our Careers pageprovides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on ourBlog.
Safety is central to everything we do. Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by working safely — no matter what.
We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation. To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities our technology will serve.
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Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Aurora, every employee is empowered to take an active role in building an inclusive, collaborative, and unified culture that leverages our diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds.
Transforming how the world moves people and goods involves seeking to understand backgrounds, insights, and lived experiences that differ from our own. One way we accomplish that is with our 15 employee-led Aurora Unified Groups, which support diverse voices and drive inclusive collaboration. We believe that teamwork, belonging, and trust motivate and support our employees to do their best work. As our team grows, we strive to attract and retain exceptional talent that adds new perspectives and experiences and continues to drive innovation. Learn more on our Culture Page.
We are committed to helping qualified military community members leverage their talents in service of our mission. To understand how your military experience aligns with career opportunities at Aurora, review your military job classification at MyNextMove.org and consider applying for open positions corresponding to your identified skills and experiences!
