About the job
About Auror
Auror works to reduce theft and Organized Retail Crime, a $150 billion global problem that affects retailers, communities, and individuals every day. The company’s goal: cut violent retail crime in half within five years.
Founded in New Zealand over a decade ago, Auror partners with leading retailers in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. The team brings people and intelligence together, using technology to help prevent crime and support safer communities.
Auror is committed to responsible AI adoption, using it to improve trend detection, customer support, and internal processes. Curiosity and thoughtful integration of AI are encouraged across all roles.
Role Overview: Senior Engineering Lead, Risk Detection
This leadership role centers on Auror’s Risk Detection domain. The Senior Engineering Lead manages a team responsible for core detection capabilities, including License Plate Recognition (LPR) and Automatic Subject Recognition (ASR).
The team’s mission: turn high-volume signals, such as vehicle movements and subject identifications, into accurate, actionable detections that help retailers and law enforcement prevent and respond to harm.
These detection systems are central to Auror’s value. Trust, operational decision-making, and real-world outcomes depend on their performance, accuracy, security, and ability to operate reliably at scale and in near-real-time.
What You Will Do
- Build and lead a high-performing engineering team focused on detection capabilities
- Enhance engineering practices and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented culture
- Work closely with product, design, data, and other engineering teams
- Drive clarity and momentum, empowering teams to make informed, context-driven decisions
Opportunities and Challenges
- Join a team of experienced engineers with deep knowledge of detection systems and high-throughput event processing
- Contribute as Auror expands LPR and ASR capabilities across new regions, customers, and use cases
- Help solve complex challenges as the scale and complexity of detection systems grow
Location
This position is based in Auckland, New Zealand.
