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Software Engineer

Motion Planning: System Performance & Optimization

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Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$168k - $252kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Requirements
  • BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field
  • 4+ years of strong programming and software design skills in C++.
  • Experience in low latency, real-time or robotics systems
  • Experience in optimizing workloads on GPUs and use of nVidia profiling tools ( Nsight systems and Nsight compute. )
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to navigate and work effectively in large codebases environments
Responsibilities
  • Develop real-time algorithms for selecting safe and comfortable trajectories for a self-driving vehicle
  • Design metric suites and testing workflows for rapid iteration on algorithms
  • Design and implement efficient production-grade software for the Aurora Driver
  • Provide technical leadership for the architectural elements of online and offline systems for evaluating good trajectories.

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology aimed at changing how transportation works. Their main product, the Aurora Driver, can be added to different types of vehicles to allow them to drive themselves, transporting both people and goods. Aurora stands out from its competitors by working closely with logistics companies, ridesharing services, and vehicle manufacturers to help them use this technology effectively. This partnership approach not only helps Aurora grow but also improves the safety and efficiency of its partners. The company makes money by licensing its self-driving technology to these partners, providing ongoing support and updates as part of the service. A key feature of Aurora's technology is its advanced sensor system, including FirstLight Lidar, which helps the vehicles detect their surroundings accurately. Aurora's goal is to make transportation safer and more accessible for everyone.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$5.4B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Aurora's partnerships with industry giants like Volvo and Continental highlight its strong market position and potential for large-scale deployment.
  • The company's focus on safety and rigorous testing protocols make it a trusted name in the autonomous vehicle sector.
  • Aurora's planned launch of fully driverless trucks in Texas by the end of the year indicates imminent commercial success and market penetration.

What critics are saying

  • The autonomous vehicle market is highly competitive, with major players like Mobileye and Gatik posing significant challenges.
  • Delays in regulatory approvals or technological setbacks could hinder Aurora's commercialization timeline.

What makes Aurora Innovation unique

  • Aurora's FirstLight Lidar technology offers superior range and speed in detecting surroundings, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The Virtual Testing Suite allows for extensive off-road testing, ensuring robustness and reliability before deployment, a feature not commonly found in the industry.
  • Aurora's collaborative approach with logistics providers, ridesharing networks, and vehicle manufacturers accelerates the commercialization of self-driving technology, unlike competitors who may operate in silos.

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