Software Developer
Aurora
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Job Description
About Aurora
Aurora is a Silicon Valley Startup specializing in an API for searching, extracting, and structuring web data to provide clean data for AI applications and automate web workflows.
The Role: Software Developer
Aurora is seeking a highly intelligent builder passionate about solving complex problems with significant autonomy. This role focuses on developing an agentic search experience within our API, making it particularly exciting for candidates interested in search engines, retrieval systems, and AI-native architectures. While direct prior experience in search infrastructure is not a strict requirement, strong engineering fundamentals, intellectual sharpness, and cultural fit with a small, ambitious team are paramount. We value people we genuinely enjoy building with, believing other skills can be learned.
Technical Requirements
- Experience with AWS
- Proficiency in Node.js / JavaScript development
- Ability to create and manage browser plugins and/or applications (mobile/desktop)
- Hands-on experience integrating APIs from leading AI labs (e.g., Claude, OpenAI)
- Familiarity with AI-based editors (e.g., Cursor)
Nice to Have (Not Mandatory)
- Experience building or working on large-scale search systems
- Familiarity with indexing systems, ranking algorithms (e.g., BM25), vector search, or embeddings
- Background as a backend engineer or full-stack engineer
- Experience designing or scaling retrieval systems
Other Essential Requirements
- Excellent command of English
- Strong ability to work independently and responsibly
What We Offer
- Flexible collaboration options: full-time, part-time, or variable contracts
- Fully remote work arrangement
- Compensation up to €2500 per month, with contract terms to be agreed upon (e.g., VAT-registered freelance, Co.co.co, or hire)
- A stimulating, dynamic, and international team environment
- Opportunity for future employment based on performance, with potential to work from San Francisco
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain web applications
- Manage and update browser plugins and/or the core application
- Implement and manage API integrations with major AI providers like Claude and OpenAI
- Collaborate directly with the technical team and management
Our Culture
You will join a young, results-oriented team with an average age of 22. Our culture emphasizes:
- Focus on results over hours worked
- Maximum operational autonomy with clear, shared objectives
- A commitment to continuous daily learning
Key skills/competency
- Node.js
- JavaScript
- AWS
- API Integration
- Browser Plugins
- Web Development
- AI-native Architectures
- Search Systems
- Retrieval Systems
- Problem Solving
How to Get Hired at Aurora
- Research Aurora's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for Aurora: Highlight AWS, Node.js, JavaScript, and AI API integration experience, emphasizing problem-solving and autonomy.
- Showcase your builder mindset: Prepare to discuss complex problem-solving examples and projects demonstrating strong engineering fundamentals.
- Practice technical skills: Be ready for discussions on web development, browser plugins, and AI integration, showcasing your technical depth.
- Highlight communication skills: Emphasize your excellent English command and ability to work independently in a remote, international setting.
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