Software Engineer
Online Mapping
Posted on 10/24/2022
INACTIVE
Locations
Lafayette, CO, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Apache Spark
AWS
Data Analysis
Data Structures & Algorithms
Docker
C/C++/C#
Kubernetes
Python
Requirements
- Object Oriented Programming and Design
- Mathematical background sufficient to understand some computational geometry required to represent and manipulate spatial data
- Sufficient background in statistics for analyzing software behavior and performance characteristics
- Experience applying the scientific method for formulating hypothesis, designing experiments, and analyzing the results in order to make informed, data-driven decisions
- Has strong communication and presentation skills to be able to convey highly-technical material to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience deploying code for large-scale data processing, using technologies such as Docker/containerization, Spark, Map-Reduce, Kubernetes, distributed storage and file systems
- Experience with cloud computing services, preferably Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Experience designing APIs and interfaces for integrating components into complex software systems
- Has experience applying the right algorithms and data structures to yield performant and scalable software, understands complexity analysis (big-O notation)
- Strong proficiency in C++ or Python
- At least 2+ years of software engineering experience
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and validate software to build a perceived map representation for the Aurora Driver
- Build engineered and machine learned solutions for perception and decision making
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with testing and validation of software. Experience in safety critical systems is a plus
- PhD/MS/BS in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
- Expertise in Deep Learning, especially as applied to camera/LiDAR data for 2D/3D object detection, segmentation, tracking, and related applications
- Strong grasp of fundamentals: linear algebra, discrete and continuous optimization, supervised and unsupervised methods, generative and discriminative methods
- Experience with perception sensors including LIDAR, radar, and cameras
- Familiarity with mapping and localization technologies
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