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Aurora · 2 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineer, Models and Validation

positionMountain View, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$139K/yr - $260K/yr

Aurora is dedicated to delivering the benefits of self-driving technology. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop software in C++ and Python, create ML validators, and contribute to engineering best practices within a complex codebase.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
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Responsibilities

Develop software in standard C++17 and Python, using modern best practices
Develop rule-based and ML validators to grade performance of the behavioral planner and other autonomy systems in simulation
Develop new autonomy performance metrics
Build and support associated workflows, such as data collection, processing and other infrastructure
Work with the Core Simulation team to add any required functionality for performance evaluation
Contribute to engineering best practices on a large and complex code base

Qualification

C++ programmingPython programmingRobotics knowledgeML model developmentMotion Planning evaluationNumerical methodsProblem-solvingTeam collaborationFast-paced environment adaptability

Required

Motivated and can work independently in a fast paced environment
Industry experience designing and programming C++ software. Good development skills in C++, including modern C++ (11, 14, 17, 20)
Ability to work with a complex codebase and navigate problem ambiguity
Robotics or simulation related domain knowledge
Understanding of common software performance issues and design tradeoffs
BS or higher degree in robotics, computer science, software development, mathematics, or similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred

Experience with iterative ML model development and deployment
Experience with Motion Planning evaluation
Knowledge of linear algebra, optimization or numerical methods

Benefits

Annual bonus
Equity compensation
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Company

Aurora

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Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://aurora.tech

H1B Sponsorship

Aurora has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (11)
2024 (51)
2023 (91)
2022 (77)
2021 (38)
2020 (51)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.19B
Key Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B

Leadership Team

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Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
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Sterling Anderson
Co-Founder & CPO
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Recent News

Aurora Blog
Investing in the Future of Transportation, Aurora Raises over $530 million
2025-12-24
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Lightspeed Venture Partners portfolio- Aurora(Ravi Mhatre - Partner & Co-Founder, Raviraj Jain - Partner)
2025-12-24
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Detmar Selects Aurora to Deploy Expanded Fleet of Autonomous Trucks for Major Energy Producer
2025-12-08
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