Software Engineer II, Vehicle Platform Integrations

Aurora•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•$126,000 - $201,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aurora is seeking a Software Engineer for its Vehicle Platform Integrations Team. The role develops infrastructure and integrates embedded software with a modern C++ autonomy stack. It works across autonomy planning and control software, embedded-layer software, and vehicle-platform commands and monitoring. The engineer develops vehicle-platform fault monitoring and software that influences autonomous vehicles’ on-road behavior, including operating modes, fault management, and health monitoring. The work includes software and hardware interfaces, embedded-system simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle-system-level testing. The engineer also builds tools to automate control-subsystem testing and analysis to support verification against safety-critical coverage standards. Development takes place in Linux-based and embedded environments. Aurora expects employees to work from the office at least three days per week; some roles require more frequent in-office presence, up to five days per week, based on operational needs. For roles based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the stated annual salary range is $126,000–$201,000. The successful candidate is also eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Requirements

At least 3 years of applied industry experience in software development using modern robotics frameworks.
Proficiency in C++ and C, including experience with embedded applications.
Knowledge of software architecture design best practices.
Familiarity with modern communication technologies and networking protocols, including CAN, TCP, and UDP.
Working knowledge of software analysis, linting, and testing tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a regulated, safety-critical, or quality-managed environment.
Experience with autonomous vehicles or related robotics fields.
Familiarity with control systems in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

Develop infrastructure and integrate embedded software with a modern C++ autonomy stack.
Work with autonomy planning and control software, embedded-layer software, and vehicle-platform commands and monitoring.
Develop fault monitoring for vehicle platforms.
Develop software influencing autonomous vehicles’ on-road behavior, including operating modes, fault management, and health monitoring.
Work with software and hardware interfaces, including embedded-system simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle-system-level testing.
Build tools to automate control-subsystem testing and analysis to support verification against safety-critical coverage standards.
Develop software in Linux-based and embedded environments.