Staff Tech Lead Manager, Aurora

• 5+ years demonstrated experience shipping commercial products and services, preferably in Go
• 1+ years of experience managing engineers
• Experience designing and implementing services in Go, Python or C++
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines, using tools like ArgoCD and Spinnaker

Desirable

• We’re searching for a Staff Software Engineer, TLM to join Aurora’s Cloud team
• The Cloud team is responsible for building and maintaining Aurora’s cloud infrastructure and development platform
• Lead a team responsible for automated deployment of applications to secure production environments
• Build developer-facing tooling and infrastructure that creates developer happiness and improves development velocity
• Work with teams across the company to gather requirements, gather support and drive projects forward
• Support Aurora’s commercial launch by providing product teams observability tools and best practices

• Choice of regional HMO options, PPO options, and high deductible plans, with the option to contribute to a health savings account (HSA). If you choose a high deductible health plan, Aurora will make employer contributions to your HSA
• Comprehensive dental coverage and access to a nationwide provider network
• Coverage for vision exams, glasses, contacts, discounts for LASIK, and other vision services through a nationwide provider network
• In-office lunches, snacks, and drinks available
• GymPass offers on-demand virtual classes (fitness, yoga, strength, and more), well-being coaching, and budget management. Discount on nationwide gym memberships
• Headspace offers access to guided sessions that focus on everything from stress to relationships, anxiety, and sleep
• SoFi. Refinance your home, student and personal loans
• Fetch offers discounts on pet insurance
• PerkSpot offers discounts on vacations, car rentals, and entertainment
• Access support services to help with your family planning journey including fertility care, adoption, and surrogacy. Reimbursement of $20,000 lifetime benefit
• Save for your future with Aurora’s 401(k) Plan. Pre-tax and Roth contribution options are available
• 24/7 access to online resources and unlimited phone consultations for stress, grief counseling, depression, and relationship conflicts (personal and professional), and limited in-person sessions
• Set aside pre-tax money to pay for qualified transit and commuter benefits
• Cigna travel accident insurance provided for business travel
• LinkedIn Learning is an e-learning resource to support professional development. Aurora Academy is an internal learning and development program designed to up-level our team by teaching skills that are essential to Aurora’s mission
• Modern Health is a mental wellness benefit that includes 14 sessions with a certified coach and 12 sessions with a therapist, if needed. Unlimited access to live provider- lead community circles, digital mediation, and more
• Flexible/reasonable vacation for salaried employees; accrual of 20 vacation days per year for non-exempt employees, 11 paid company holidays per year, and reasonable sick time to stay home, rest, and get better
• Network of employee-led groups that represent Aurorans, organized by cultural identity or collaborative purpose
• Aurora provides all new parents and caregivers 18 weeks of coordinated pay and time off for the birth or placement of a child. Up to 4 weeks of paid medical leave for your own personal illness or injury, or to care for a sick family member
• Set aside pre-tax money to pay for healthcare and dependent daycare expenses using FSA plans
• Company-paid premiums for life insurance (2x salary up to $500,000). Voluntary life & AD&D coverage for you and your dependents is available. Short-term disability benefits are 60% weekly benefit up to a max of $2,500 after a short waiting period. Long-term disability benefits are 60% of monthly salary to $10,000 after a waiting period. Option to enroll in voluntary life/AD&D insurance
• 24/7 access to Unum’s worldwide emergency travel assistance services for personal travel

Total funding: $1.1bn

In spite of emerging from stealth mode in 2018, Aurora is making strong waves in the flurry of startups racing to develop fully autonomous vehicles. Aurora’s hardware and software developments have focused historically on self-driving trucks, which it expects to launch commercially in 2024.