Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Platform

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, bringing 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, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

What We Are Looking For

We’re searching for a Senior Software Engineer to join Aurora’s Cloud Platform team. The Cloud Platform team builds and maintains Aurora’s cloud infrastructure and development platform. In this role you will:

• Drive and manage upgrades and improvements to our Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Use deep knowledge of Kubernetes internals to build developer‑facing tooling and infrastructure that creates developer happiness and improves development velocity.
• Work with teams across the company to gather requirements, secure support, and drive projects forward.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years demonstrated experience shipping commercial products and services, preferably in Go.
• Cloud infrastructure experience (AWS/EKS preferred).
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes internals.
• Experience building and operating services on Kubernetes.
• Experience writing production code in one of three languages: Go, Python, or C++.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Managed ingress solutions (Ambassador, Envoy, Istio, etc.).
• Experience with Kubernetes ecosystem tooling such as ArgoCD and Helm.
• Experience with observability platforms and tools (Grafana, distributed tracing, etc.).
• Experience using AI coding assistance and agents in a professional environment.
• AV industry experience.

Pay

For roles based in Seattle, WA; Mountain View, CA; and San Francisco, CA, the salary range is $162,000 – $260,000 per year. For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA, the salary range 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 job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. 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—without any jerks. We believe in‑person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively, so we operate in a hybrid environment where Aurorans are in the office at least three days per week. Our Careers page provides insight into what it’s like to work at Aurora, and you can find the latest updates in our Newsroom.

Commitment to Safety

Safety is at the core of everything we do. Building best‑in‑class self‑driving technology takes time, and every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety at every step. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee and seeks candidates who take active responsibility, can help build an atmosphere of trust, and prioritize working safely, no matter what.

Commitment to Inclusion

Aurora considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran or military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law, and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. For assistance or accommodation due to a disability, contact careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech. California applicants are subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.