Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Controls

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 to join Aurora’s Autonomy Software Control team. 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.

In this role, you will

• Work within our control team to develop software infrastructure and integrate embedded software with a modern C++ autonomy stack.
• Interface with autonomy planning and control software, embedded layer software, and vehicle platform commands and monitoring.
• Develop frameworks for robotics software that is run across multiple hardware devices.
• Develop software that will directly influence on-road behavior of autonomous vehicles including mode of operation, fault management, and health monitoring.
• Work with software/hardware interfaces including embedded system simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle system level testing.
• Develop test, analysis, and validation software for control subsystems, ensuring our verification processes align to safety-critical coverage standards.
• Develop software in Linux-based environments as well as RTOS embedded environments.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development, using modern robotics frameworks
• Strong C++ fundamentals and production-level code implementation, including experience with embedded applications
• Experience developing software in a regulated, safety critical, or quality managed environment (ie. control systems of automotive, aerospace, or other robotic systems)
• Deep knowledge of software architecture design best practices
• Experience with modern communication technologies and networking protocols (CAN, TCP/IP)
• Experience developing software analysis, linting, and testing tools
• Experience in systems-level programming

Desirable Qualifications

• Familiarity with development in Linux-based environments
• Proficient C fundamentals and production-level code implementation

The base salary range for this position is $152K - $227K per year. 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.

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