Aurora · 4 hours ago
Software Engineer II, Behavior Simulation
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$139K/yr - $201K/yrAurora is dedicated to delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Software Engineer II to develop a simulation engine that simulates systems downstream of the perception system, focusing on realistic actor behaviors and motion planning simulations.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop software in standard C++17 and Python, using modern best practices
Contributing to engineering best practices on a large and complex code base
Have an opportunity to tackle end-to-end simulation and autonomy behavior evaluation challenges across various areas of the autonomy system, including motion planning, mapping, localization
Design and develop critical simulation and offline testing engines and tools
Create and extend software for world entities, adaptive behavior, pathfinding, road networks, computational mathematics, spatial queries, collision detection, vehicle control, vehicle dynamics, etc
Qualification
Required
Good development skills in C++, including modern C++ (11, 14, 17, 20)
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
Industry experience designing and programming C++ software
Knowledge of linear algebra, computational geometry, or numerical methods
Mindset for ownership, growth
Customer orientation
Experience with rigid body simulation
Experience with Lie groups (modern geometry)
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits
Company
Aurora
Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.19BKey Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B
Leadership Team
Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
Sterling Anderson
Co-Founder & CPO
Recent News
2025-12-24
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