Software Engineer I - Data Platform

Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA Full-time Immediate Start

Aurora is dedicated to delivering self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are looking for a Software Engineer I to join their Data Platform team, which focuses on managing and scaling data through various pipelines, while ensuring system efficiency and collaboration with other teams.


Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of internal products and following best practices to simplify data retention
  • Work on tasks to improve the log data availability, discoverability and end to end lifecycle
  • Design efficient AV Log storage patterns that balance performance and affordability
  • Help drive the system efficiency by improving data hygiene across Aurora to deliver cost efficiency
  • Support software engineers across different teams and proactively working together with stakeholders on tasks to satisfy company OKR

Skills

  • BS/MS or PhD in Computer Science or a related field
  • Minimum 1 year related experience
  • Required programming skills: GoLang/Python
  • General knowledge of backend software systems networking, load balancing, API gateways, system security, gRPC services
  • AWS infrastructure experience, including S3 and DynamoDB in a production commercial system
  • Knowledge of database design, database management and database scalability
  • Proficiencies with coding in C++
  • Proficiencies with Linux system
  • Experience with large scale distributed systems or microservice architectures
  • Experience with DynamoDB / AWS Glue Catalog / AWS Athena
  • A passion for writing robust, intuitive, high-performance code, and being pragmatic about it
  • Ability to navigate and work efficiently in large codebase
  • Strong software development background demonstrated by industry experience in building platforms that serve AV development and commercialization

Benefits

  • Annual bonus
  • Equity compensation
  • Benefits

Company Overview

  • Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://aurora.tech.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Aurora has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 11 in 2025, 51 in 2024, 88 in 2023, 76 in 2022, 38 in 2021, 51 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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