Fullstack UX Software Engineer, Aurora
Map Creation Systems
$146-211.5k
+ Annual bonus + Equity
Office located in Mountain View, CA
Self-driving technology company
Be an early applicant
Self-driving technology company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$146-211.5k
+ Annual bonus + Equity
Office located in Mountain View, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
- 6+ years of industry experience in software development, with a successful history of owning and delivering complex software features from initial design through to deployment
- Deep, full-stack expertise, encompassing both architecting and implementing scalable backend services and developing and deploying complex, modern WebGL-based applications using Vanilla JS / Typescript and frameworks such as React or Angular
- Hands-on experience in full-stack development, including API design, implementation of geometric algorithms using Python, and familiarity with modern cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Buildkite, CI/CD, and monitoring/alerting systems)
- Strong UX sensibility and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to advocate for strong user experience opinions and ensure implemented UI matches design specifications
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, coupled with a strong sense of product ownership, capable of translating user needs into clearly defined technical solutions
- Demonstrated sound judgment and a bias for action, effectively balancing the need for rapid development with long-term code quality and maintainability
Desirable
- Demonstrated background in UX Design for safety-critical or mission-critical applications
- Experience in fields like autonomous vehicles, robotics, or other complex hardware/software systems
- Proven ability to scale workflows and pipelines
What the job involves
- We’re searching for a Senior Full Stack UX Software Engineer on Map Creation Systems
- We develop and optimize UX systems for efficient, high-quality static and dynamic map creation, focusing on managing workflows for faster updates, simplification, and improving data repair/reconstruction
- Our work also includes supporting systems for geospatial label creation (model training), map validation, and using geospatial algorithms to reduce manual effort and accelerate turnaround
- This is crucial for autonomy and business scaling, as our maps ensure successful autonomous fleet operation and meet strict quality standards
- This role requires a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and partnership with delivery teams to drive critical initiatives
- The successful candidate will be instrumental in building frameworks and solutions that are vital for the long-term scaling strategy of the business
- Lead the entire feature lifecycle for our mapping system, from designing the architecture to implementing both backend services and the user interface
- Architect and develop highly responsive, geospatially distributed backend services and data pipelines for processing and serving complex map data
- Build sophisticated and responsive web applications, translating complex datasets into powerful, intuitive products for our users
- Influence the technical direction and roadmap of the team. Mentor engineers through design reviews and collaboration, and continuously work to improve system architecture and reliability
- Ensure code quality and system maintainability by participating in and providing feedback during code reviews for both web and backend codebases
- Partner closely with both cross-team and operations stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver software solutions that directly enhance our Mapping efficiency
Our take
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 historically focused on self-driving trucks, which it expects to launch commercially in 2024.
It recently named Ossa Fisher as its new President, who will focus on scaling operations ahead of this commercial launch. Passenger cars and associated services are expected to roll out following this launch. However, the self-driving industry is riddled with unmet deadlines, cash shortfalls, and tough technological challenges.
To remain competitive with deep-pocket industry giants like Tesla and Google’s Waymo, the company continues to land substantial backing from the likes of Sequoia Capital, accelerating its post-IPO growth. The pedigree of its founders may well continue to win over investor confidence. It boasts leading prior positions in the self-driving divisions of Tesla, Uber, and Google.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Dec 2020
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Feb 2019
$600m
SERIES B
Total funding: $1.1bn
Company benefits
- 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
Company HQ
Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA
Leadership
Chris Urmson
(Co-Founder & CEO)They have a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon, and worked as a robotics research scientist at SAIC. They were CTO of Self-Driving Cars at Google.
Drew Bagnell
(Chief Scientist)They hold a Robotics PhD from Carnegie Mellon, where they are also an Associate Professor. They were Autonomy Architect and Perception Lead at Uber Advanced Technology Center. Held the position of CTO at Aurora for over 3 years.
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