Software Engineer I at Aurora in Mountain View, CA

Summary: Aurora is dedicated to delivering self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Software Engineer I to join their FinOps team, focusing on optimizing and managing cloud expenditures through cost management, policy compliance, and analysis. Responsibilities: - Assist in developing and deploying monitoring and tools for allocating cloud costs, specifically for compute and data storage - Help create and maintain dashboards and reports to track spending patterns and flag potential cost anomalies for engineering teams - Collaborate with engineering teams to identify initial opportunities for cost savings and support efforts to optimize cloud resource usage - Monitor and manage resources primarily within AWS, gaining familiarity with various AWS products and services Required Qualifications: - Education: BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience - Technical Proficiency: Foundational knowledge in a programming language such as Golang or Python with an eagerness to write clean and efficient code - System Navigation: Willingness and ability to learn how to navigate and understand existing codebases - Cloud Exposure: Basic familiarity with a major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) - Software Commitment: A strong interest in developing practical software solutions that contribute to cost management and efficiency - Communication: Good communication skills, with a focus on clearly explaining technical concepts Preferred Qualifications: - Coursework or projects involving cloud cost concepts - Familiarity with database concepts - Exposure to basic API and service development - Some experience with web development tools (e.g., ReactJS, HTML/CSS) - Comfortable working within Linux or other Unix-based operating environments Required Skills: Golang, Python, AWS Important Skills: Cloud cost management, Database concepts Nice-to-Have Skills: Web development tools, Linux Benefits: Annual bonus, Equity compensation, Benefits