Aurora · 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Planner Architecture
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$126K/yr - $182K/yr
2+ years expAurora is committed to delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Software Engineer to join the Behavior Architecture Team, responsible for developing motion planning projects and enhancing the performance of autonomous vehicles' on-road behavior.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Collaborate within the Autonomy Integration group and with stakeholders across various autonomy subsystems to drive cross-functional design and implementation
Develop software that directly influences the on-road behavior of autonomous vehicles, including architecting the framework and interfaces that core Motion Planning algorithms integrate into
Build onboard infrastructure for detecting and capturing interesting scenarios and anomalous behaviors to accelerate the improvement of the autonomy stack
Enhance Planner robustness and maintainability by reducing faults and improving the flexibility, composability, and testability of the system
Architect and optimize code paths to minimize latency in safety-critical components, ensuring the Planner meets real-time constraints
Improve the Planner’s world representation and data encoding to support both learned and engineered planning approaches
Qualification
Required
Expertise in Modern C++, specifically for latency-sensitive and safety-critical applications
2+ years of applied industry experience in software engineering, with a focus on robotics or distributed/asynchronous systems
Ability to thrive in a highly cross-functional environment, with the technical versatility to contribute across diverse domains ranging from software architecture and algorithms to data analysis and system validation
Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including architecture design, code maintainability, test-driven development, and requirements verification
Demonstrated ability to execute independently: estimating work accurately, delivering on schedule, and communicating blockers effectively
Proficiency in Python for scripting, data analysis, and automation
Preferred
An advanced degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience in autonomous vehicles or robotics domains
Familiarity with Motion Planning algorithms or control systems within automotive, aerospace, robotics, or similar domains
Experience working in a regulated, safety-critical environment utilizing systems engineering or requirements-driven development methodologies
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.
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
David Maday
Chief Financial Officer
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