Software Engineer, Map Health and Validation
About The Position
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 are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Offline Mapping Team! The Offline Mapping team is responsible for producing high-definition (HD) maps that the Aurora Driver operates on. In this role, you will develop software for the detection, reporting, and resolution of map issues. This software is critical to the mission of Aurora, as it enables the expansion of the Aurora Driver’s operational domain. This role operates at the intersection of multiple technologies – collaborating closely with the routing, localization, and mapping (both onboard and offboard) teams to build the central system for processing and resolving map issues.
Requirements
- BS/MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics or a related field
- 4+ years of industry experience building software in a production environment
- Proficiency with developing backend systems (gRPC, SQL databases) using Python
- Experience with software design, in particular in complex systems with many dependencies
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with mapping systems
- Prior experience with robotics or autonomous vehicles
- Familiarity with real-time and multi-threaded systems
- Experience with C++ (Ideally C++17 or newer)
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems that continuously evaluate map quality, detect issues, and initiate the resolution process.
- Develop and scale the services and infrastructure that power our map evaluation and issue-reporting pipelines.
- Collaborate with engineers on routing, localization, and mapping teams to define APIs and ensure robust data integration across systems.
- Develop software in Python and C++, using modern best practices.
- Troubleshoot and solve complex issues within distributed safety-critical systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
