{"id":2985704,"url":"https://alion.io/job/aurora-software-engineer-maps-infra","title":"Software Engineer, Maps Infra","company":{"id":40481,"name":"Aurora Innovation","domain":"aurora.tech","url":"https://alion.io/company/aurora-tech","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Ashby","truth_index":null},"role":"Backend","role_family":"Backend","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Mountain View, United States","San Francisco, United States","Louisville, United States","Seattle, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":139000,"max":223000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":223000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":4,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Amazon Aurora","optional":false},{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"GCP","optional":false},{"name":"Go","optional":false},{"name":"Kubernetes","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-04T16:54:24Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-04","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T03:18:46Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":86,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":86},"description":"Who we are\nAurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.\nThe 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.\nAt 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.\nAurora 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.\nThis Role\nWe are looking for a Software Engineer to partner with our Mapping Infrastructure Team. Our team manages infrastructure for Aurora’s “static map” (the Aurora Atlas) and Aurora’s “dynamic map” (the Fleet Intelligence system).\nThe Atlas is a versioned mapping system that supports continuous editing and periodic vehicle release process. This system allows massive validation and simulation batch workflows to ensure that our vehicles can safely navigate the world. The Atlas powers many key functions, from map update processes, test creation systems, offboard simulations, visualizations, and onboard perception and decision making. This system needs to scale dramatically to support aggressive map expansion targets.\n\nThe Fleet Share system delivers dynamic data to vehicles continuously. This system ensures rapid delivery of critical data to our Fleet including: unexpected signs, weather events, and map anomalies detected by vehicles in our fleet. This system needs to scale to the 10’s of thousands of vehicles projected in the next couple of years.\n\nThis role is ideal for those who are energized by challenging problems at the intersection of scalable backend systems, data versioning, and cross team collaborations.\nIn this role you will:\nDesign, develop, and maintain the scalable backend infrastructure and data processing pipeline for storing and serving map data as we onboard the Aurora Driver to more commercial routes.\n\nEstablish and maintain robust testing and performance optimization practices to ensure the stability and scalability of the Atlas system.\n\nPartner closely with internal and external customers to influence existing and future designs and features.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n4+ years experience building server side and data processing systems\n\nDeep understanding of distributed systems principles with a proven ability to deliver scalable, reliable backend systems\n\nA commitment to writing robust, testable, and production-ready code\n\nStrong understanding of cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, GCP, Kubernetes)\n\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills\n\nExperience writing and maintaining production-level software in C++ or Go\n\nDesirable Qualifications:\nDomain experience with geospatial data, mapping systems, or high-throughput data pipelines\n\nFor roles based in San Francisco, CA, Mountain View, CA, and Seattle, WA: The salary range for this position is $139,000 - $223,000 per year.\nFor roles based in Pittsburgh, PA and Louisville, CO: The salary range for this position is $126,000 - $201,000 per year. \nAurora’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.\nWorking at Aurora\nAt 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.\nWe believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.\nOurCareers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.\nOur commitment to safety\nAt 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.\nOur commitment to inclusion\nAurora 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. 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