Full-Time

Software Engineer

Behavior Architecture

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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

$130k - $195kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Mid, Senior

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++
Requirements
  • C++ Coding (all on-board code is in C++)
  • Excellent software engineering skills (Data Oriented Programming style preferred)
  • Experience working with robotics (strongly preferred)
  • Experience working on distributed/asynchronous systems (preferred)
  • Surfaces blockers without being stuck for too long
  • Ability to work with others on design and implementation and both provide and receive constructive feedback
  • Ability to estimate and deliver their work on schedule
Responsibilities
  • Improving the framework that the MP algorithms integrate into to reduce boilerplate, improve flexibility & composability, and improve testability
  • Reduce frequency of MP software faults, improve automation used to categorize detected issues
  • Improve the MP’s world representation and encoding to support both learned and engineered approaches
  • Simplify MP internal state management and bootstrapping
  • Detection and response to certain faults and rare events, such as severe weather or hardware failures.

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology, with its main product, the Aurora Driver, designed to be integrated into various vehicles for autonomous transportation of people and goods. The company collaborates with logistics providers and vehicle manufacturers to enhance safety and efficiency in transportation. Aurora's unique sensor technology, including FirstLight Lidar, sets it apart from competitors, while its business model focuses on licensing the Aurora Driver as a service. The goal is to make transportation safer and more accessible for everyone.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

9%
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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.

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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