Software Engineer, Aurora
Planner Architecture
$26-181.5k
+ Annual bonus + Equity
Office located in Mountain View, CA
Self-driving technology company
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Self-driving technology company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$26-181.5k
+ Annual bonus + Equity
Office located in Mountain View, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
Role
Who you are
- Expertise in Modern C++, specifically for latency-sensitive and safety-critical applications
- 2+ years of applied industry experience in software engineering, with a focus on robotics or distributed/asynchronous systems
- Ability to thrive in a highly cross-functional environment, with the technical versatility to contribute across diverse domains ranging from software architecture and algorithms to data analysis and system validation
- Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including architecture design, code maintainability, test-driven development, and requirements verification
- Demonstrated ability to execute independently: estimating work accurately, delivering on schedule, and communicating blockers effectively
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, data analysis, and automation
Desirable
- An advanced degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience in autonomous vehicles or robotics domains
- Familiarity with Motion Planning algorithms or control systems within automotive, aerospace, robotics, or similar domains
- Experience working in a regulated, safety-critical environment utilizing systems engineering or requirements-driven development methodologies
What the job involves
- 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 join the Behavior Architecture Team to develop motion planning projects in areas including, but not limited to, algorithm integration frameworks, fault management, engineering and learned model frameworks, state management and bootstrapping
- The Behavior Architecture team is responsible for the software that Aurora’s core motion planning algorithms integrate into; team scope includes integration into the on-vehicle software framework, latency monitoring and architecture optimization, software quality, internal and external interfaces & data structures for the Planner, world representation, route planning, fault management and specialized tools for MP developers
- Collaborate within the Autonomy Integration group and with stakeholders across various autonomy subsystems to drive cross-functional design and implementation
- Develop software that directly influences the on-road behavior of autonomous vehicles, including architecting the framework and interfaces that core Motion Planning algorithms integrate into
- Build onboard infrastructure for detecting and capturing interesting scenarios and anomalous behaviors to accelerate the improvement of the autonomy stack
- Enhance Planner robustness and maintainability by reducing faults and improving the flexibility, composability, and testability of the system
- Architect and optimize code paths to minimize latency in safety-critical components, ensuring the Planner meets real-time constraints
- Improve the Planner’s world representation and data encoding to support both learned and engineered planning approaches
Our take
In spite of emerging from stealth mode in 2018, Aurora is making strong waves in the flurry of startups racing to develop fully autonomous vehicles. Aurora’s hardware and software developments have historically focused on self-driving trucks, which it expects to launch commercially in 2024.
It recently named Ossa Fisher as its new President, who will focus on scaling operations ahead of this commercial launch. Passenger cars and associated services are expected to roll out following this launch. However, the self-driving industry is riddled with unmet deadlines, cash shortfalls, and tough technological challenges.
To remain competitive with deep-pocket industry giants like Tesla and Google’s Waymo, the company continues to land substantial backing from the likes of Sequoia Capital, accelerating its post-IPO growth. The pedigree of its founders may well continue to win over investor confidence. It boasts leading prior positions in the self-driving divisions of Tesla, Uber, and Google.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Dec 2020
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Feb 2019
$600m
SERIES B
Total funding: $1.1bn
Company benefits
- Choice of regional HMO options, PPO options, and high deductible plans, with the option to contribute to a health savings account (HSA). If you choose a high deductible health plan, Aurora will make employer contributions to your HSA
- Comprehensive dental coverage and access to a nationwide provider network
- Coverage for vision exams, glasses, contacts, discounts for LASIK, and other vision services through a nationwide provider network
- In-office lunches, snacks, and drinks available
- GymPass offers on-demand virtual classes (fitness, yoga, strength, and more), well-being coaching, and budget management. Discount on nationwide gym memberships
- Headspace offers access to guided sessions that focus on everything from stress to relationships, anxiety, and sleep
- SoFi. Refinance your home, student and personal loans
- Fetch offers discounts on pet insurance
- PerkSpot offers discounts on vacations, car rentals, and entertainment
- Access support services to help with your family planning journey including fertility care, adoption, and surrogacy. Reimbursement of $20,000 lifetime benefit
- Save for your future with Aurora’s 401(k) Plan. Pre-tax and Roth contribution options are available
- 24/7 access to online resources and unlimited phone consultations for stress, grief counseling, depression, and relationship conflicts (personal and professional), and limited in-person sessions
- Set aside pre-tax money to pay for qualified transit and commuter benefits
- Cigna travel accident insurance provided for business travel
- LinkedIn Learning is an e-learning resource to support professional development. Aurora Academy is an internal learning and development program designed to up-level our team by teaching skills that are essential to Aurora’s mission
- Modern Health is a mental wellness benefit that includes 14 sessions with a certified coach and 12 sessions with a therapist, if needed. Unlimited access to live provider- lead community circles, digital mediation, and more
- Flexible/reasonable vacation for salaried employees; accrual of 20 vacation days per year for non-exempt employees, 11 paid company holidays per year, and reasonable sick time to stay home, rest, and get better
- Network of employee-led groups that represent Aurorans, organized by cultural identity or collaborative purpose
- Aurora provides all new parents and caregivers 18 weeks of coordinated pay and time off for the birth or placement of a child. Up to 4 weeks of paid medical leave for your own personal illness or injury, or to care for a sick family member
- Set aside pre-tax money to pay for healthcare and dependent daycare expenses using FSA plans
- Company-paid premiums for life insurance (2x salary up to $500,000). Voluntary life & AD&D coverage for you and your dependents is available. Short-term disability benefits are 60% weekly benefit up to a max of $2,500 after a short waiting period. Long-term disability benefits are 60% of monthly salary to $10,000 after a waiting period. Option to enroll in voluntary life/AD&D insurance
- 24/7 access to Unum’s worldwide emergency travel assistance services for personal travel
Company HQ
Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA
Leadership
Chris Urmson
(Co-Founder & CEO)They have a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon, and worked as a robotics research scientist at SAIC. They were CTO of Self-Driving Cars at Google.
Drew Bagnell
(Chief Scientist)They hold a Robotics PhD from Carnegie Mellon, where they are also an Associate Professor. They were Autonomy Architect and Perception Lead at Uber Advanced Technology Center. Held the position of CTO at Aurora for over 3 years.
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