Senior Software Engineer, Vehicle Control

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 Senior Software Engineer to join Aurora's Autonomy Software Control team. The Control team is responsible for designing, implementing, integrating, and verifying the fault-tolerant motion control system of the Aurora Driver with all vehicle platforms.

In this role, you will

• Work within our control team to develop software infrastructure and integrate embedded software with a modern C++ autonomy stack.

• Interface with autonomy planning and control software, embedded layer software, and vehicle platform commands and monitoring.

• Develop frameworks for robotics software that is run across multiple hardware devices.

• Develop software that will directly influence on-road behavior of autonomous vehicles including mode of operation, fault management, and health monitoring.

• Work with software/hardware interfaces including embedded system simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle system level testing.

• Develop test, analysis, and validation software for control subsystems, ensuring our verification processes align to safety-critical coverage standards.

• Develop software in Linux-based environments as well as RTOS embedded environments.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development, using modern robotics frameworks

• Strong C++ fundamentals and production-level code implementation, including experience with embedded applications

• Experience developing software in a regulated, safety critical, or quality managed environment (ie. control systems of automotive, aerospace, or other robotic systems)

• Deep knowledge of software architecture design best practices

• Experience with modern communication technologies and networking protocols (CAN, TCP/IP)

• Experience developing software analysis, linting, and testing tools

• Experience in systems-level programming

Desirable Qualifications

• Familiarity with development in Linux-based environments

• Proficient C fundamentals and production-level code implementation

The base salary range for this position is $168K - $252K per year. 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.

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