Senior Software Engineer (Data Engineering and Infrastructure)

Aurora · Remote · $146k–$234k

The role

Aurora is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for its data engineering and infrastructure team. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure using AWS and infrastructure-as-code tools. The position requires collaboration with data scientists, analysts, and engineering teams to support data-driven insights and product innovation.

Pay: $146k–$234k
Location: Remote
Work mode: Hybrid
Level: Senior
Experience: 5+ yrs
Education: Masters

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About Aurora

Aurora is developing self-driving technology to improve safety, efficiency, and accessibility in mobility and logistics.

What you would do

Design and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
Develop data infrastructure using AWS and Terraform
Collaborate with data scientists and product teams on data needs
Optimize data processing for performance, reliability, and cost
Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging for data systems
Champion data governance, quality, and security best practices

Must have

Master's degree in CS or related field or equivalent experience
5+ years professional software engineering experience
Proficiency in Python, Go, or C++
Experience with big data frameworks like Spark or Flink
Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure data services
Strong SQL and relational/NoSQL database knowledge
Intermediate knowledge of data transformation tools like DBT
Experience building pipelines with Apache Airflow
Systematic approach to open-ended data problems
Effective in cross-functional, fast-moving environments
Communicate technical solutions to varied audiences

Nice to have

Experience with AI toolings, LLM, and agentic frameworks
Experience with Snowflake or data lake architectures
Familiarity with modern data stack tools
Passion for building elegant, scalable systems
Experience using Amazon Web Services tools

What you get

Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Hybrid work environment

Experience and education

5+ years of relevant experience
Masters degree or equivalent experience

Key skills

python
go
c++
presto
trino
emr
apache spark
flink
kinesis data stream
aws
gcp
azure
s3
redshift
bigquery
glue
sql
nosql
dbt
apache airflow
terraform
snowflake
data lake
llm

Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver https://aurora.tech will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, y…

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