Senior Machine Learning Engineer @ Aurora Innovation

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Simulation

Posted on 10/26/2022

INACTIVE

Locations

Mountain View, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Data Structures & Algorithms

C/C++/C#

Pytorch

Python

Requirements

BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of industry experience for BS and MS
Solid Python and C++ programming fundamentals
Practical understanding and experience with modern ML model design and development
Strong skills in algorithm development, fundamental probability and statistics
Passion for solving challenging, impactful problems
Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities

Design and develop machine learning algorithms for intelligent actors and scenario variations
Develop learned metrics to improve insights from simulation experiments
Improve the efficiency and accuracy of our simulation tests to ensure they reflect real world performance
Write tools to support simulation workflows and visualization
Design and implement simulation components in Python (eg. for tools and model development) and C++ (eg. for core engine functionality)

Desired Qualifications

Experience with simulation, perception or motion planning for autonomous vehicles
Knowledge of Pytorch or other ML frameworks
Experience deploying ML models in production environments

Who We Are

Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. Founded in 2017 by experts in the self-driving industry, Aurora is revolutionizing transportation – making it safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. Its flagship product, the Aurora Driver, is a platform that brings together software, hardware, and data services, to autonomously operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Aurora is partnered with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem including Toyota, Volvo, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, FedEx, and U.S. Xpress. Aurora tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Texas and has offices in those areas as well as in Bozeman, MT; Seattle, WA; Louisville, CO; and Detroit, MI. To learn more, visit www.aurora.tech.

Aurora is looking for talented people 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.

Our Simulation ML and Data Science team is responsible for developing data-driven approaches to advance the development and help validate the safety of the Aurora Driver. We build technology that helps make the most use of our on-road data by improving signals from simulation tests and creating variations that challenge the Aurora Driver’s capabilities. We help establish offline testing as a trusted and efficient complement to on-road driving.

We are currently searching for an exceptional Machine Learning Engineer to further improve our world-class simulation framework for testing autonomous vehicles in virtual environments.

In this role, you will

Design and develop machine learning algorithms for intelligent actors and scenario variations.
Develop learned metrics to improve insights from simulation experiments.
Improve the efficiency and accuracy of our simulation tests to ensure they reflect real world performance.
Write tools to support simulation workflows and visualization.
Design and implement simulation components in Python (eg. for tools and model development) and C++ (eg. for core engine functionality)

Required Qualifications

BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of industry experience for BS and MS
Solid Python and C++ programming fundamentals
Practical understanding and experience with modern ML model design and development
Strong skills in algorithm development, fundamental probability and statistics
Passion for solving challenging, impactful problems
Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced environment

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with simulation, perception or motion planning for autonomous vehicles.
Knowledge of Pytorch or other ML frameworks
Experience deploying ML models in production environments

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Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together people with extraordinary talent and experience united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and continue to build a culture where we win together—all without any jerks.

We have offices in 8+ locations across the United States. We offer a competitive benefits package to qualifying employees. Our Career Page includes everything you need to know about working at Aurora.

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including an increase in safety and access to transportation – and to achieve those benefits, we want and need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives; said another way, a workforce that reflects the communities and people our technology will benefit. You can find all the latest news on our Blog

Individuals seeking employment at Aurora are considered without regard to 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.

1,001-5,000 employees

Website

Leading company in self-driving vehicles

Company Overview

Aurora is on a mission to build self-driving technology that will revolutionize the future of transportation. Its flagship product, the Aurora Driver, is a platform that brings together software, hardware, and data services, to autonomously operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Life Insurance
Paid leave
Vacation, Holidays & Sick Time
LinkedIn Learning
Aurora Academy
401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Onsite Food
PerkSpot
Working from Home Support
Emotional & Physical Wellness
Employee Assistance Program

Company Core Values

Operate with integrity - We do the right thing, even if it delays our work or makes less money
Focus - We’re solving one of the most challenging problems of our generation, and we’ll get there by fostering a culture of depth, focus, and rigorous engineering
No jerks - We solve hard technical problems through discussion and collaboration. We don’t waste time battling over personalities and egos
Be reasonable - We expect each other to use good judgment and always have the best interest of the company and our partners in mind
Set outrageous goals - We set ambitious goals that demand commitment and push us to do our best work
Win together - We are building a technology and a company that will serve people and communities around the world. Our team’s diverse perspective and experience make us stronger and better reflect the world we live in