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# Software Engineer, Maps Infra

- **Company:** Aurora Innovation, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $162,000.0 - $260,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Google Cloud, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Production Code, Data Pipelines, Golang
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/088c1375-d402-406e-b685-f9d450e9c8a1

## About the Role

* 4+ years experience building server side and data processing systems.
 * Expert proficiency in C++ with a commitment to writing clean, testable, and production-ready code.
 * Deep understanding of distributed systems principles, with a proven ability to deliver scalable, reliable backend systems.
 * Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes).
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
 * Proven ability to rapidly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements., * M.S. or Ph.D in Computer Science or a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
 * Domain experience with geospatial data, mapping systems, or high-throughput data pipelines.
 * Working proficiency in Python and Golang.

## Description

* Design, 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.
 * Establish and maintain robust testing and performance optimization practices to ensure the stability and scalability of the Atlas system.
 * Partner closely with internal and external customers to influence existing and future designs and features.


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