Senior Software Engineering Manager - Core Cloud Services

Aurora · Remote · $212k–$340k

The role

Aurora is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the Core Cloud Services team within the Aurora Services Engineering group. This role involves managing a team of 8-10 engineers to design, build, and operate scalable cloud backend services for autonomous vehicle fleet management. The position requires partnering with product, design, and operations stakeholders to define and execute the technical vision and roadmap.

Pay: $212k–$340k
Location: Remote
Work mode: Hybrid
Level: Senior
Experience: 10+ yrs
Education: Bachelors

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About Aurora

Aurora is developing self-driving technology to create a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future for mobility and logistics. They aim to deliver the benefits of autonomous driving safely, quickly, and broadly.

What you would do

Manage, mentor, and grow a team of 8-10 software engineers.
Design complex systems from the ground up with cross-functional teams.
Lead architecture and development of scalable cloud backend services.
Drive execution and delivery of robust, well-engineered solutions.
Partner with Product, Design, Autonomy, and Operations stakeholders.
Champion the engineering team's vision to internal and external stakeholders.

Must have

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of industry experience in software development.
5+ years as an Engineering Manager leading a team of 5+ engineers.
Proven track record delivering large-scale backend systems.
Deep expertise in cloud backend development and distributed systems.
Experience with modern API design.
Experience with external customer facing software and production rollout.
Proven experience managing, hiring, and mentoring engineers.
Experience working with Product Management and UI/UX Design teams.
Phenomenal communication skills to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to write effective technical specs and translate concepts.
Experience defining technical roadmaps and driving long-term strategic projects.

Nice to have

Experience in transportation, logistics, or time-sensitive operations.
Experience with safety and mission critical applications.
Experience with fleet management for Robots, Vehicles, or Aerial Drones.
Experience in operations research or optimization algorithms.

What you get

Annual bonus eligibility
Equity compensation
Standard benefits package

Experience and education

10+ years of relevant experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Key skills

cloud backend development
scalable web services
distributed systems
api design
technical specs
roadmap definition
performance management
hiring
mentoring
product management
ui/ux design
fleet management
operations research
optimization algorithms

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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