Senior Software Engineer - Offline Mapping and Localization

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 Senior Software Engineer - Offline Mapping and Localization

In this role, you will

• Write high-quality, highly testable code in a fast-paced environment
• Own work streams across several verticals across the Offline Mapping system
• Contribute to the development of a scalable and robust mapping framework and associated tooling.
• Engage with numerous teams across the org and external partners.
• Contribute to engineering best practices in a large and complex code base.
• Work closely with operational teams to refine highly critical production-level systems

Required Qualifications

• Domain expertise in areas related to Robotics, SLAM, Numerical Optimization, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Meshing Algorithms, and Cloud Computing
• Deep knowledge of linear algebra, computational geometry, or numerical methods
• Strong software development skills using modern C++ (11, 14, 17, 20)
• Excellent communication and people engagement skills
• BS or higher degree in robotics, computer science, software development, mathematics, or similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in autonomous vehicles, simulation, robotics, motion planning, localization, controls, computer vision or machine learning

Desirable Qualifications

• Masters/PhD in computer science, robotics, mathematics, or another mapping related field
• Sufficiently good development skills in Python
• Experience with Lie groups (modern geometry)
• Experience writing localization or runtime mapping (i.e. simultaneous localization and mapping, SLAM) software

The base salary range for this position is $168,000 - $252,000. 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.

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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.

Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way. Our Care