
About Aura
Simplifying digital security for everyone
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Burlington, MA with 501-1000 employees
- $662.7 million raised in Series G funding
- Offers protection against identity theft and online financial theft
- Acquired Pango Group to enhance service offerings
Aura, headquartered in Burlington, MA, is a digital security company that provides comprehensive solutions for both individuals and enterprises. With over $662.7 million in funding and a workforce of 501-1000 employees, Aura offers protection against identity theft, online financial theft, and devic...
🎁 Benefits
Aura offers a flexible work-from-home policy, comprehensive health insurance, a 401k plan with company matching, volunteer time off, 12 weeks of paid ...
🌟 Culture
Aura fosters a culture focused on making digital security accessible and understandable. The company leverages decades of combined experience in the s...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Aura is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for their Infrastructure team to optimize cloud storage and CDN services. You'll work with AWS and Cloudflare to ensure performance and scalability. This role requires expertise in cloud technologies and infrastructure management.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in infrastructure and cloud services. Your background includes optimizing cloud storage and CDN solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability for end users. You are proficient in AWS and have experience with cost optimization strategies in cloud environments. Your technical skills extend to containerization technologies like Docker, and you are comfortable working in Linux environments. You understand the importance of scalability and have a track record of implementing solutions that support rapid growth during peak usage times.
You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working in a small, focused engineering team. You thrive in environments where you can contribute to both technical and strategic discussions. Your analytical skills enable you to assess traffic patterns and optimize resource usage effectively. You are committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends in cloud infrastructure and services.
Desirable
Experience with CDN technologies and cost management is a plus. Familiarity with machine learning applications in infrastructure optimization would be beneficial. You are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
What you'll do
In this role, you will join Aura's infrastructure engineering team to migrate storage and CDN usage to alternative services without compromising performance or reliability. You will analyze current usage patterns and identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining the quality of service. Your responsibilities will include optimizing cloud storage solutions and ensuring that the infrastructure can handle increased traffic, especially during peak times like holidays.
You will collaborate closely with other engineers to implement best practices for cloud resource management and contribute to the overall architecture of the infrastructure. Your work will directly impact the user experience by ensuring that photos and videos are delivered seamlessly to users' digital frames. You will also be involved in analyzing traffic data to optimize performance and scalability, making recommendations for improvements based on your findings.
What we offer
Aura provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is at the forefront. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that enhances the way people connect with their loved ones. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a culture that values collaboration and creativity. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to building products that make a difference in people's lives, and you will have the chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment.
Join us in our mission to create authentic connections through technology, and help us scale our infrastructure to meet the needs of millions of users worldwide.
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