Aurora Innovation Software Engineer interview, visa sponsorship

The process started when the hiring manager reached out directly for basic details, including my background and visa status. When I said I’d need visa sponsorship, I was told they’d have to double-check.

A few days later, I heard that they couldn’t sponsor, and the process ended there. It was short and abrupt, with the outcome determined more by eligibility than interview performance.

I didn’t get an offer. My main reflection was how quickly certain constraints can close the door, even when the early conversations are straightforward and the next steps are already underway.

Location: United States. Overall feedback: Neutral. Offer status: No offer.