Staff Software Engineer - Deep Learning Acceleration

Who We Are

Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. Founded in 2017 by experts in the self-driving industry, Aurora is revolutionizing transportation – making it safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. Its flagship product, the Aurora Driver, is a platform that brings together software, hardware, and data services, to autonomously operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Aurora is partnered with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem including Toyota, Volvo, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, FedEx, and U.S. Xpress. Aurora tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Texas and has offices in those areas as well as in Bozeman, MT; Seattle, WA; Louisville, CO; and Detroit, MI. To learn more, visit www.aurora.tech.

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 to focus on Deep Learning Acceleration.

In this role, you will:

Conduct performance analysis and optimization of Deep Learning networks running on the Autonomous Vehicle(AV). The scope of optimization spans to onboard(deployment on the AV) as well as Training on large scale data-center. SWE will work on various problems like software architecture, system performance and latency. 

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience 
• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python
• Comfortable with CUDA programming
• High Performance Computing experience, including parallel algorithm design
• Familiarity with at least one deep learning framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow, MXNet, etc.)
• Basic understanding of computer vision deep learning models.
• Strong analytical skills, especially for performance troubleshooting (e.g. profiling, roofline model)
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology
• Ability to work on large code bases and a fast growing environment.
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable with Linux/other unix environments

Desirable Qualifications

• Programming experience in C++ for a real world robotic system
• Motion planning or other autonomy experience(robotics, systems software, computer vision, gaming, or mapping)

Pay Range 

The base range for this position is $189,000 - $302,000.  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.

General Description of Benefits and Other Compensation 

Aurora offers medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability insurance.  Aurora also provides a 401k plan, various wellness benefits, family planning benefits, FSA and commuter benefits, and professional development resources.  The successful candidate may take flexible/reasonable vacation, will receive 11 paid company holidays per year, may take reasonable sick time, and is eligible for paid parental leave.   The successful candidate will also receive an equity grant in the form of restricted stock units (subject to vesting requirements), as well as the opportunity to earn an annual bonus.  Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable.  A further description of available benefits can be found here.

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Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together people with extraordinary talent and experience united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and continue to build a culture where we win together—all without any jerks.

We have offices in 8+ locations across the United States. We offer a competitive benefits package to qualifying employees. Our Career Page includes everything you need to know about working at Aurora.

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in