Software Engineer - Onboard Maps

Who We Are

Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.

We’re searching for a Software Engineer - Onboard Maps

The Software Engineer role at Aurora blends technical excellence and design with deeply contributing to the technical delivery of Aurora’s challenges. The right candidate will utilize polymorphic and highly templated C++ software development skills along with python and cloud-based configured pipelines to deliver solutions which allow for fast construction of the onboard map for the Aurora Driver. The primary consumer of the map will be the Motion Planner system onboard. A deep understanding of typical autonomous vehicle motion planning systems is a plus as the best candidate will be able to interface and align designs with the motion planning team, and deliver solutions that will be used by Motion Planning onboard to direct the Aurora Driver.

In This Role You Will

• Write high-quality, highly testable code in a fast-paced environment, building new solutions in C++ for our most challenging problems
• Dig in to understand and debug some of our toughest problems and propose new innovative solutions and be responsible to drive those solutions to completion
• Contribute technically by participating in software development and contribute to technical design
• Develop, write, and gain alignment on proposed solution designs with peers, cross-team, and leadership
• Report progress to the wider leadership team, identify and resolve roadblocks, and generally deliver successful outcomes on time
• Be metrics driven by setting goals and proving you have delivered them
• Identify opportunities that push the limits of the current system and deliver solutions that move these systems forward

Required Qualifications

• Strong software development skills using modern C++ (11, 14, 17, 20) including heavy use of polymorphism and templates
• Deep knowledge of linear algebra, computational geometry, numerical methods and highly performant code
• Excellent written and verbal communication patterns through code documentation and design/architecture docs
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based pipelines and architectures
• BS or higher degree in robotics, computer science, software development, mathematics, or similar technical field of study

Desirable Qualifications

• Masters/PhD in computer science, robotics, mathematics, or another software related field
• Excellent development skills in Python
• Experience with Lie groups (modern geometry)
• Experience writing and maintaining large bodies of code
• Experience writing and maintaining data structures-based data products while modifying code (i.e. understanding of forward and backward compatibilities)

The base salary range for this position is $144,000 - $216,000. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. We have offices in several locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration. Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Safety is central to everything we do. Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's long-term success by working safely — no matter what.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Aurora, every employee is empowered to take an active role in building an inclusive, collaborative, and unified culture that leverages our diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds.

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Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law.