Software Engineer, Planner Architecture at Aurora Innovation

Mountain View, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

181500.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Modern C++, Software Engineering, Robotics, Distributed Systems, Data Analysis, System Validation, Python, Motion Planning, Control Systems, Safety-Critical Applications, Architecture Design, Test-Driven Development, Requirements Verification, Fault Management, Latency Monitoring, World Representation

Industry

Software Development

Description

Who we are 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. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. 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. In this role you will: 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. Required Qualifications: 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 Qualifications: 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. The base salary range for this position is $126K - $181.5K 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. #LI-JL261 #Mid-Senior Working at Aurora At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom. Commitment to inclusion Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech. For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with various autonomy subsystems to design and implement software that influences the on-road behavior of autonomous vehicles. Enhance the robustness and maintainability of the Planner by optimizing code paths and improving world representation.