Staff Tech Lead - Cloud Infrastructure

Job Overview

Aurora is seeking a Staff Tech Lead for our Cloud Infrastructure team. This role is pivotal in leading a team responsible for the automated deployment of applications to secure production environments. You will build developer-facing tooling and infrastructure that enhances developer happiness and improves development velocity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a Team: Guide a team of infrastructure engineers in building and maintaining Aurora’s cloud infrastructure and development platform.
• Automated Deployment: Oversee the automated deployment of applications to secure production environments.
• Developer Tooling: Develop and maintain tooling and infrastructure that supports developer productivity and service scalability.
• Golden Paths: Define, document, and build ‘golden paths’ for teams to build services in a scalable, secure way.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams across the company to gather requirements, gather support, and drive projects forward.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in shipping commercial products and services, preferably in Go.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in designing and implementing services in Go, Python, or C++. Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like ArgoCD and Spinnaker.
• Kubernetes Expertise: Deep experience with Kubernetes, including building custom controllers and/or operators.
• Leadership: Experience leading a small team of infrastructure engineers.

Desirable Qualifications

• Cloud Infrastructure: Experience with AWS and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Managed Ingress Solutions: Familiarity with solutions like Ambassador, Envoy, or Istio.
• Developer Platforms: Experience with developer platforms at mid-size or larger organizations.
• AV Industry Experience: Previous experience in the autonomous vehicle industry is a plus.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is €189,000 - €302,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Working at Aurora

Aurora offers a collaborative work environment with offices across the United States. We provide competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with additional healthcare support. Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where employees can develop and practice essential skills.

Diversity and Inclusion

Aurora is committed to building an inclusive culture that leverages diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Join us in transforming how the world moves people and goods by applying your skills and experience to our mission.