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.

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 looking for a Senior Staff TLM to partner with our Mapping team to deliver stable, fast, scalable solutions for the Aurora Atlas – our mapping storage and versioning system. The Atlas powers many key functions, from map update processes, test creation systems, offboard simulations, visualizations, and onboard perception and decision making. This role is ideal for those who are energized by challenging problems at the intersection of scalable backend systems, data versioning and cross team collaborations.

In this role you will:

Build, mentor, and lead a high-impact engineering team focused on development of robust mapping storage systems (both onboard and offboard) that will scale with Aurora’s mission.
Define the technical strategy and product roadmap, overseeing execution to hit critical development milestones.
Responsible for managing a team of experienced engineers and their career growth.
Actively contribute to and lead key technical initiatives and architectural decisions within the mapping domain.
Build a massively scalable, high-throughput, HD Map storage ecosystem that is utilized throughout Aurora

Required Qualifications:

Proven manager comfortable leading people while remaining deeply technical and delivering impact
Strong background in server-side infrastructure, data processing and distributed database systems
Deep expertise in distributed systems principles, with a proven ability to architect and deliver scalable, reliable backend systems.
Solid programming proficiency – strong C++ and working knowledge of Python and Go
8+ years total experience, with 2+ years in management leading complex projects in critical production environments
Strong sense of ownership and ability to excel when faced with ambiguity across multiple stakeholders
Track record of leading teams of strong engineers to solve difficult technical challenges.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience with HD mapping systems in the AV industry.
M.S. or Ph.D in Computer Science or a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Domain experience with geospatial data, mapping systems, or high-throughput data pipelines.
Working proficiency in Python and Golang.

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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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, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

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 [email protected].

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