I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Aurora Innovation in Sept 2022
Interview
First round. Interviewer missed our initial time, they reschedule me for an hour later. Required I interview in python which I don't use too regularly. Wasn't allowed to look up syntax or anything. Interviewer just told me to "use the compiler" to figure out the syntax. Ended with me just guessing at high level python syntax.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Data structure question, had to be solved in python.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Aurora Innovation in Feb 2026
Interview
Process was recruiter screen → 60 min C++ technical interview.
The recruiter screen was mostly background discussion and role fit. They were specifically interested in experience with computer vision, calibration, sensor systems, and C++.
The technical round focused heavily on C++ fundamentals rather than LeetCode-style trick questions. Topics included pointers/references, stack vs heap allocation, memory management, STL usage, debugging thought process.
I applied online. I interviewed at Aurora Innovation
Interview
It was a very straightforward process which involved classic technical conversation/questions, system design, and a coding section. Overall, the folks I talked to seemed smart and capable and the questions were valid for the role. I applied online, interviewed with their recruiter very shortly after and the rest of the interviews played out pretty quickly after. There was a bit of disorganization about how the process was unfolding on their end but we figured it out.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Signed an NDA so I can't share specifics but there was system design and coding.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Aurora Innovation in Aug 2025
Interview
Recruiter screen, then coding screen on coderpad.io. Couldn't solve their dsa question in time in 45 minutes, so no offer. If I had focused and done all the problems in the Neetcode 150, I would've passed, so this is my fault.