Senior Software Engineer, Models and Validation

Aurora Innovation • Mountain View, CA

78d • $139,000 - $260,000

About The Position

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. We’re searching for a Senior Software Engineer.

Requirements

• Motivated and can work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Industry experience designing and programming C++ software. Good development skills in C++, including modern C++ (11, 14, 17, 20).
• Ability to work with a complex codebase and navigate problem ambiguity.
• Robotics or simulation related domain knowledge.
• Understanding of common software performance issues and design tradeoffs.
• BS or higher degree in robotics, computer science, software development, mathematics, or similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with iterative ML model development and deployment.
• Experience with Motion Planning evaluation.
• Knowledge of linear algebra, optimization or numerical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop software in standard C++17 and Python, using modern best practices.
• Develop rule-based and ML validators to grade performance of the behavioral planner and other autonomy systems in simulation.
• Develop new autonomy performance metrics.
• Build and support associated workflows, such as data collection, processing and other infrastructure.
• Work with the Core Simulation team to add any required functionality for performance evaluation.
• Contribute to engineering best practices on a large and complex code base.

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Equity compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree