Aurora Innovation

Staff Software Engineer – Remote Assist

Aurora Innovation

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • California, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $189,000 - $303,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsGoGRPCKubernetes

About the role

  • Architect and build scalable cloud backend services that power real-time session management for autonomous vehicles requesting assistance and human operators providing assistance.
  • Leverage operational and technical data to optimize the efficiency of Command Center operations through intelligent real-time matching assignments.
  • Develop and deploy robust, well-engineered solutions, leveraging modern cloud technologies and building highly available, low-latency backend services, APIs, and data pipelines.
  • Provide technical leadership and influence best practices across multiple engineering teams at the intersection of cloud services and real-world autonomy.
  • Mentor and grow senior engineers, raising the technical bar for the entire organization through code reviews, design discussions, and promoting a culture of engineering excellence.
  • Partner with leaders across autonomy, cloud infrastructure, and operations to define technical roadmaps, align on priorities, and drive complex projects from inception to completion.

Requirements

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8+ years of industry experience in software development, with a proven track record of designing, building, and operating large-scale backend systems.
  • Deep expertise in cloud backend development, including scalable web services, distributed systems, and modern API design.
  • Proficiency with cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Elasticache, CI/CD, and monitoring/alerting systems).
  • Experience building large-scale gRPC services in Golang.
  • Experience in a leadership role, driving technical strategy, influencing architectural decisions, and mentoring senior engineers.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams and present technical solutions to a diverse audience.
Benefits
  • Annual bonus
  • Equity compensation
  • Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
cloud backend developmentscalable web servicesdistributed systemsAPI designgRPCGolangDevOps practicesCI/CDmonitoring systemsdata pipelines
Soft skills
technical leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationinfluencingcode reviewsdesign discussionsengineering excellencepartneringproject management
Certifications
BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer SciencePhD in Computer Science