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Staff Software Engineer C++

Who we are

Aurora’s mission is to safely, quickly, and broadly deliver the benefits of self-driving technology, making transportation safer, more accessible, and more efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver will usher in a new era of 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 from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

 

As Aurora transitions into product launch and scale mode, we are seeking professionals with strong product-focused software engineering skills, particularly those that have demonstrated experience and success working in product companies at scale. As a Staff Software Engineer you will play a role in building the technical foundation that will help us accomplish our mission of delivering the benefits of self-driving safely, quickly, and broadly. We are searching for a Staff C++ Software Engineer

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of industry experience building software in a production environment
  • Strong proficiency in C++ programming. Python programming experience is a plus.
  • Experience with software design, especially in complex systems with dependencies
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and follow guidance from senior engineers
  • Willingness to embrace new challenges and commit to achieving project goals
  • Willingness to learn things quickly

The base range for this position is $171,000- $273,000.  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. 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.

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 careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.

For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.

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Our mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. To deliver this, we are building the Aurora Driver, a platform that brings together our software, hardware, and data services to power all types of veh...

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