Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack – Aurora Services

Aurora; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora is building a transportation ecosystem to make roads safer and mobility more accessible. We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Aurora Services to own core full-stack components and drive projects from ambiguous goals to production-ready systems.

You will shape APIs, data pipelines, and fleet-operation tools while coordinating with operations and cloud teams. Join a team scaling autonomous driving to hundreds or thousands of vehicles, influencing architecture, performance, and

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of industry experience in software development, with a proven track record of owning and delivering key deliverables within large-scale full‑stack systems.
• Hands‑on proficiency across the full software lifecycle, combining core systems and architectural foundations with modern client‑facing applications and data storage solutions.
• Experience designing, refactoring, and maintaining REST/gRPC APIs and microservices.
• Demonstrated ability to take ambiguous requirements, break them down into actionable technical plans, and execute independently.
• Strong cross‑functional communication skills, with experience advising interdisciplinary partners and translating operational requirements into clean software abstractions.

Responsibilities

• Own substantial full-stack software components and drive technical projects from ambiguous, high-level goals into fully defined, production-ready systems.
• Play a key role in the design and evolution of the team's software products, APIs, and data pipelines to support real-time fleet operations and operator workflows.
• Balance tradeoffs between short-term MVPs and scalable long-term software design, coordinating dependencies and work estimates to deliver critical operational functionality smoothly.
• Establish and guide team best practices for code quality, testing, performance optimization, and documentation, actively participating in code reviews and architecture discussions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert for core team components, consulting with interdisciplinary teams across operations, autonomy, and cloud infrastructure to align on deliverables.
• Identify bottlenecks in existing systems and independently drive meaningful improvements to overall code quality, performance, and system reliability.
• Advocate for new technologies or shared infrastructure across the company and help integrate them into the team's stack while onboarding and advising peers.

Skills

BS/MS/PhD in CS

5+ years software development

REST/gRPC APIs

Microservices

Full-stack development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Advanced degree/PhD preferred

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Docker

Onboard vehicle software (C++)

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.

What We Are Looking For

Aurora hires talented people with diverse background 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 Senior Software Engineer - Aurora Services to join our team. The Aurora Services team sits at the core of Aurora's mission to scale safe autonomous driving. As we scale from operating a small fleet of vehicles to hundreds and thousands on the road, we build the core command-and-control software, real-time operator interfaces, and data tracking tools that enable seamless commercial fleet operations.

In this role you will

• Own substantial full-stack software components and drive technical projects from ambiguous, high-level goals into fully defined, production-ready systems.
• Play a key role in the design and evolution of the team's software products, APIs, and data pipelines to support real-time fleet operations and operator workflows.
• Balance tradeoffs between short-term MVPs and scalable long-term software design, coordinating dependencies and work estimates to deliver critical operational functionality smoothly.
• Establish and guide team best practices for code quality, testing, performance optimization, and documentation, actively participating in code reviews and architecture discussions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert for core team components, consulting with interdisciplinary teams across operations, autonomy, and cloud infrastructure to align on deliverables.
• Identify bottlenecks in existing systems and independently drive meaningful improvements to overall code quality, performance, and system reliability.
• Advocate for new technologies or shared infrastructure across the company and help integrate them into the team's stack while onboarding and advising peers.

Required Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of industry experience in software development, with a proven track record of owning and delivering key deliverables within large-scale full‑stack systems.
• Hands‑on proficiency across the full software lifecycle, combining core systems and architectural foundations with modern client‑facing applications and data storage solutions.
• Experience designing, refactoring, and maintaining REST/gRPC APIs and microservices.
• Demonstrated ability to take ambiguous requirements, break them down into actionable technical plans, and execute independently.
• Strong cross‑functional communication skills, with experience advising interdisciplinary partners and translating operational requirements into clean software abstractions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Prior experience in real‑time distributed systems, fleet management platforms, command‑and‑control software, or logistics/iot tracking.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and deployment tooling (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Docker).
• Exposure to onboard vehicle software or C++ codebases.

For roles based in Mountain View, CA, and San Francisco, CA: The salary range for this position is $162,000 - $260,000 per year.

For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: The salary range for this position is $146,000 - $234,000 per year.

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.

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 believe in‑person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in‑office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.

Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.

Our commitment to safety

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best‑in‑class self‑driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long‑term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

Our commitment to inclusion

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 [e-mail].

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