Job Description
The Senior Staff Software Engineer at Aurora is responsible for designing and leading the architecture of mission-critical backend systems that support autonomous fleet operations, focusing on scalable, high-throughput data pipelines, microservices, and cloud-native solutions to enable safe and efficient self-driving technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Set the architectural vision and technical strategy for foundational backend systems supporting fleet operations and autonomy feedback loops
- Lead cross-organizational technical initiatives and establish architectural standards
- Design and develop high-throughput services, event-driven systems, and large-scale data pipelines
- Collaborate with engineering leadership, product teams, and partners to influence technical planning and strategic direction
- Mentor senior engineers and promote engineering excellence and culture
Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- 12 years of experience building and operating large-scale backend or distributed systems.
- Deep expertise in microservices architecture, distributed systems, high-throughput data pipelines, API frameworks gRPC REST, and cloud-native engineering.
- Significant experience driving solutions through ambiguity, influencing multi-team decisions, and delivering platforms with broad organizational impact.
- Proficiency with Golang, cloud infrastructure, and operational tooling such as AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and observability stacks.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring senior engineers and shaping engineering culture.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder influence skills.
Benefits & Perks
Base salary range: 191,000 - 306,000 USD
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Hybrid work environment with in-office presence at least 3 days per week
Commitment to safety policies
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
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