Software Engineering Internship - Summer 2025

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 trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles. It underpins Aurora’s driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Continental, FedEx, Hirschbach, PACCAR, Ryder, Schneider, Toyota, Uber, Uber Freight, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and Werner. 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 Summer 2025 Software Engineering Intern in Mountain View, Pittsburgh, and Bozeman. 

In this role, you will:

• Complete an impactful internship project aligned with Aurora’s current priorities and product vision
• Work with a dedicated Mentor for project guidance and coaching, and collaborate closely with other full-time team members
• Learn more about Aurora, connect with other Interns and employees, and develop new skills through events and programming

Required Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a BS, Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Graphics or a related technical area with a graduation date between December 2025 - May 2026
• Ability to read and develop production quality software in C++ and/or Python
• Experience writing robust, intuitive, high-performance code as demonstrated through previous internships, work experience, research projects or conferences/publications
• Passion for solving challenging, impactful problems as part of a team, and a “win together” mindset

We are hiring software interns for the Software teams described below:

Aurora Services Engineering: The Aurora Services Engineering team creates services and web applications that enable the commercial operation of autonomous vehicle fleets at scale. We are looking for candidates with full stack engineering experience, specifically in large web applications, front-end engineering, working with JavaScript and React. 

Machine Learning Data Engine: C++ and/or Python experience required. Familiarity working with large scale datasets and / or sensor data is highly preferred. Candidates will work on 3D geometry and computer vision problems but are not required to have experience with PyTorch or other ML frameworks.

Maps: Proficiency in Python for developing production-quality software is required. Knowledge of C++ is a plus. Previous experience in perception-related topics, such as deep learning gained through internships, work experience, research projects, or conference publications, is highly valued. 

Controls: The Control team is responsible for designing, implementing, integrating, and verifying the fault-tolerant motion control system of the Aurora Driver with all vehicle platforms. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in C++ and interested in applying their skills to AV simulation Familiarity with modern communication technologies and networking protocols. 

Hourly Rate

The base hourly pay rate for this internship is as follows:

$52.00 per hour for interns pursuing an undergraduate degree;
$57.00 per hour for interns pursuing a master’s degree; and
$65.00 per hour for interns pursuing a doctoral degree.

Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship. Aurora does not offer J-1 visa sponsorship for interns.

 

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 medi