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Aurora
4.0
based on 4 Reviews
About Aurora
Founded in2016 (9 yrs old)
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HeadquartersPalo Alto,California, United States
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Websiteaurora.tech
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Aurora Ratings
based on 4 reviews
Overall Rating
4.0/5
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4.0
Skill development
4.0
Work satisfaction
3.9
Salary
2.9
Work-life balance
2.1
Promotions
2.0
Job security
1.1
Company culture
Aurora is rated 4.0 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 4 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Highly Rated for | Skill development Work satisfaction Salary | No highly rated category | No highly rated category | Salary Skill development Work-life balance |
Critically Rated for | Company culture Job security Promotions | Job security Promotions | Job security Promotions Work-life balance | Job security |
Primary Work Policy | - | Work from office 43% employees reported | Work from office 74% employees reported | Hybrid 47% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | - no rating available | 3.6 Good rated by 507 women | 3.4 Average rated by 429 women | 3.5 Good rated by 259 women |
Rating by Men Employees | - no rating available | 3.8 Good rated by 3.4k men | 3.5 Good rated by 3k men | 4.0 Good rated by 4.4k men |
Job security | 2.0 Poor | 3.2 Average | 3.0 Average | 3.0 Average |
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Aurora Salaries
Aurora salaries have received with an average score of 3.9 out of 5 by 4 employees.
Assistant Professor
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr
Founder
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₹31.5 L/yr - ₹40.2 L/yr
Civil Site Engineer
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
Assistant Team Leader
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹2.9 L/yr
Chat Process Executive
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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr
Wireman
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr
Content Writer
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₹9.7 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr
Reception Manager
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
HR Recruiter
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₹1 L/yr - ₹1.3 L/yr
Self Owner
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₹8.1 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
Aurora News
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Uber offers driverless car tech companies a ride to market
- Uber has partnered with Alphabet-owned Waymo to offer autonomous vehicle rides in Austin and Atlanta, positioning itself as a platform for AV tech companies to commercialize their self-driven vehicles.
- The company aims to become the best platform for autonomous technology partners, focusing on maintaining safety, cost-effective hardware, high network utilization, scalable operations, and enabling regulations.
- Different approaches to commercial AV technology include in-house development like Tesla, hybrid models like Waymo partnering with Uber, and Uber's platform-based strategy.
- Tech giants like Amazon-backed Zoox, Ford, and General Motors are investing in building their AV platforms, with GM focusing on personal AVs after an incident with one of its driverless taxis.
- Uber sold its self-driving division to Aurora, shifting focus from its own AV platform, while Elon Musk hinted at Tesla building an autonomous service to compete with Uber.
- Uber believes AVs can solve supply constraints by offering scalable supply, potentially making mobility safer and more efficient by tackling issues like drunk driving and distractions.
- While AVs could enhance Uber's business case by addressing driver-related challenges, a hybrid solution with a mix of human and AV fleets is envisioned for the long term.
- The economics of AV technology pose challenges in new markets like India, where lower vehicle costs could drive greater adoption, with potential solutions coming from developments in China's low-cost electric vehicles.
- Uber's Andrew Macdonald highlighted the need for cost reduction in AVs to make them viable in markets with lower average ride-sharing fares, suggesting potential for scalability in the medium to long term.
- Driver concerns, such as reduced work opportunities and negotiating power, may arise with the rise of AVs, posing challenges for platforms like Uber in maintaining a balance between human and autonomous fleets.
Economic Times | 27 Mar, 2025

Travis Kalanick thinks Uber screwed up: “Wish we had an autonomous ride-sharing product”
- Travis Kalanick believes Uber made a mistake by abandoning its autonomous driving program.
- He stated that they were behind Waymo but catching up, and wished they had an autonomous ride-sharing product currently.
- Uber sold its self-driving unit to Aurora in 2020 after spending millions of dollars on the unsuccessful project.
- Waymo's self-driving cars are operational in multiple locations, and Uber's partnership with Waymo in Austin may become uncertain.
TechCrunch | 13 Mar, 2025

Aurora’s 60-Second Blockchain Deployment Means the Omnichain Era Is Here
- Aurora has developed a platform that allows anyone to deploy their own custom blockchain within 60 seconds.
- This signifies the beginning of the omnichain era, where custom chains become easily accessible.
- The simplicity of Aurora's GUI interface makes blockchain deployment as easy as ordering takeout.
- The advantages of creating a custom chain include setting your own rules and enabling privacy, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Crypto-News-Flash | 9 Mar, 2025

VW is testing its robotaxis in snowy, icy Norway
- Volkswagen's AV division, Moia, is testing its autonomous ID Buzzes in Oslo, Norway, this winter.
- The suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona, were popular for AV testing due to easy driving conditions.
- Developing autonomous vehicles that can safely drive around humans has proven to be challenging.
- Startups have shut down, Uber gave its AV program to Aurora, and VW and Ford gave up on Argo AI.
Arstechnica | 7 Mar, 2025

Beta Technologies’ bet on electric flight and Hyundai’s new Tesla charging port comes up short
- Elon Musk’s companies have expanded, with his involvement in creating talent for the Department of Government Efficiency via an executive order.
- Nikola files for bankruptcy, Getaround shuts down U.S. operations, and Turo cancels its IPO, among other notable deals and developments.
- Aurora plans to sell up to $500 million in stock, while Fetii raises $7.35 million in a seed round.
- Honda and Nissan's $60 billion merger falls through, One Equity Partners acquires Wheeler Fleet Solutions, and Saronic raises $600 million in funding.
- Autonomous vehicles like Avride's delivery robots for Uber Eats and Waymo's potential membership program, as well as Serve Robotics' delivery bots in Miami.
- Elon Musk's political activities and impact on consumers, Blue Whale Materials' partnership for battery recycling, and Beta Technologies' developments in electric aviation.
- The Trump administration's firings at the FAA and Lime's financial performance in micromobility.
- Uber files a lawsuit against DoorDash, while the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 faces challenges with Tesla's North American Charging Standard port.
- The Hyundai Ioniq 5's new XRT trim offers improved off-road performance, tech upgrades, and balanced handling.
- 'This Week’s Wheels' segment provides insights into different transportation products being tested, from electric cars to autonomous vehicles.
TechCrunch | 21 Feb, 2025

Uber opens waitlist for driverless Waymo rides in Austin
- Uber app users in Austin can now join a waitlist for Waymo autonomous rides.
- The rides are expected to be available in a 37 square miles area in early 2025.
- Uber sold off its self-driving unit to Aurora in 2020 and has been deepening its relationship with Waymo.
- Waymo's partnership with Uber in Austin and Atlanta is surprising, given its tight control over other markets.
Engadget | 5 Feb, 2025
Nvidia Unveils New Products and Partnerships at CES 2025
- Nvidia unveiled its GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs for gamers, creators, and developers, powered by the new AI chip Blackwell.
- Nvidia introduced Cosmos, a series of AI models that generate cost-efficient photo-realistic video for training robots and automated services.
- Nvidia partnered with Toyota for next-generation autonomous vehicles and with Aurora for autonomous shipping trucks.
- Nvidia announced Project DIGITS, a $3,000 desktop computer powered by the Blackwell chip, enabling users to run AI models with up to 200 billion parameters.
Medium | 10 Jan, 2025

Nvidia will power Toyota’s next-gen self-driving cars
- Nvidia unveiled its next-generation GPUs and plans to expand into the automotive world at CES 2025.
- The company's automotive-focused software called DriveOS will serve as the foundation for Toyota's self-driving vehicle ambitions.
- DriveOS aims to provide safe AI processing in real-time and integrate it into other software within the vehicle.
- Nvidia has been working with Toyota, as well as Aurora and Continental, to deploy driverless trucks and advance autonomous driving technology.
Digitaltrends | 7 Jan, 2025

Nvidia gets key design wins to bring AI to autonomous vehicle fleets
- Nvidia has secured key design wins with car makers such as Toyota, Aurora, and Continental for autonomous vehicles.
- Toyota will use Nvidia's Drive AGX Orin system-on-a-chip (SoC) and DriveOS operating system for their next-generation vehicles.
- Aurora, Continental, and Nvidia have formed a strategic partnership to deploy driverless trucks at scale.
- Several other mobility companies have also adopted Nvidia's Drive systems for their autonomous vehicle roadmaps.
VentureBeat | 7 Jan, 2025

Toyota to use Nvidia Drive AGX Orin supercomputer, AI-enabled DriveOS for next-gen autonomous vehicles
- Toyota will use Nvidia's Drive AGX Orin supercomputer and DriveOS for its next-gen autonomous vehicles.
- Drive AGX Orin processes real-time sensor data and is part of Nvidia's self-driving toolkit.
- Other carmakers like BYD, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo Cars, and more also use Nvidia's Drive AGX for their autonomous vehicle roadmaps.
- Nvidia has announced partnerships with Aurora Innovation and Continental for deploying driverless trucks at scale.
Paultan | 7 Jan, 2025

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Aurora FAQs
When was Aurora founded?
Aurora was founded in 2016. The company has been operating for 9 years primarily in the Internet sector.
Where is the Aurora headquarters located?
Aurora is headquartered in Palo Alto,California.
What are the pros and cons of working in Aurora?
Working at Aurora comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for skill development, work satisfaction and salary & benefits. However, it is poorly rated for company culture, job security and promotions / appraisal, based on 4 employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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