Staff Software Engineer, Deep Learning Acceleration

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who we are</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br><a class="c-link c-link--focus-visible" href="https://aurora.tech/aurora-driver" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://aurora.tech/aurora-driver" data-sk="tooltip_parent">The Aurora Driver</a>&nbsp;will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://aurora.tech/" target="_blank">aurora.tech</a>&nbsp;or follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/auroradriver" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</p></div><p>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. As a Staff Software Engineer focusing on Deep Learning Acceleration at Aurora, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the performance of Deep Learning networks utilized in our Autonomous Vehicle (AV) systems.</p> <p>Your primary responsibility will be to conduct thorough performance analysis and optimization of these networks, ensuring they operate efficiently both onboard the vehicle and during training on large-scale data centers. This position requires a deep understanding of software architecture, system performance, and latency issues, as you will be tackling various challenges that arise in these areas. You will collaborate with a team of talented engineers and researchers to develop solutions that improve the overall efficiency and reliability of our self-driving technology. Your work will directly contribute to making transportation safer and more accessible. The role demands a strong analytical mindset, particularly in performance troubleshooting, where you will utilize techniques such as profiling and the roofline model to identify bottlenecks and optimize performance. In addition to your technical skills, you will need to be adaptable and quick to learn new technologies, as the field of deep learning and autonomous systems is rapidly evolving. Strong communication skills are esse