Tech Lead - Dispatching & Partner Integrations

Aurora; Seattle (WA); Vor Ort; USD 212.000 - 340.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus

Equity compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Zusammenfassung

I did my part and supported the Regular Toilet is seeking a Senior Staff Tech Lead in Seattle, WA to join the Aurora Services Engineering team. In this vital role, you will architect and build scalable cloud services, mentor senior engineers, and partner with product and design teams to enhance self-driving vehicles.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of software development experience and strong proficiency in modern cloud technologies, including AWS and Kubernetes. A competitive salary range of $212,000 - $340,000 is offered with additional benefits.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of industry experience in software development.
• Experience building large-scale gRPC services in Golang.
• Strong capabilities in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.

Aufgaben

• Architect and build scalable cloud services.
• Mentor and grow senior engineers.
• Develop robust solutions using modern cloud technologies.

Kenntnisse

Cloud development

Leadership

Backend systems

Golang

APIs design

DevOps practices

Ausbildung

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

Aurora is searching for an exceptional Senior Staff Tech Lead to join the Aurora Services Engineering team and take on a critical role in building Aurora's fleet management tools.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with Product Managers, Designers, Autonomy, and Operation Stakeholders to deliver the benefit of Self Driving Vehicles quickly, safely and broadly.
• Architect and build scalable cloud services that power real-time and offline data flows essential for fleet optimization, autonomy improvement, and commercial operations.
• Develop and deploy robust, well-engineered solutions, leveraging modern cloud technologies and building highly available, low-latency backend services, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Design complex systems from the ground up. Partnering closely with Software, Hardware and infrastructure engineering teams.
• 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.
• Translate complex operational data and autonomy metrics into actionable insights through scalable operator-facing tools and powerful APIs, directly improving our efficiency and product.

Required qualifications:

• 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 development, including scalable web services, distributed systems, and modern API design.
• Experience working with Product Management and UI/UX Design teams to define & deliver features that impact end users at scale.
• 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.
• Experience defining technical roadmaps and driving long-term strategic projects that span multiple engineering teams.
• Phenomenal communication skills. We build software with people and for people. You know how to write an effective technical spec, provide feedback to others, translate technical concepts into lay terms, and incorporate feedback into your efforts. You value and practice openness, empathy, kindness, and collaboration.
• A preference for action. You will use good judgment to balance speed and quality. You will deliver products that are built in a responsible and sustainable way. You will use a self-starter mentality to thrive in a growing environment where all hands are on deck, and consider no obstacle too big or too small. You will notice where there is a need and will hustle to fill it.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with safety and mission critical applications.
• Experience in onboard C++ development for autonomous vehicles or other robotics.
• Experience in operations research or optimization algorithms.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or other time-sensitive operations.
• Experience with fleet management solutions for Robots, Vehicles or Aerial Drones.
• Experience with external customer facing software including production rollout with real customers.

The base salary range for this position is $212,000 - $340,000. 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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