Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Continuous Learning

Posted on 8/30/2024

Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$168k - $252kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Python
SQL
AWS
C/C++
Computer Vision
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • BS in Computer Science, or a related field
  • Excellent Python, Proficient C++ programming and software design skills
  • Experience with storage and database management systems (e.g., one of SQL, no-SQL, protobuf, parquet, HDFS)
  • Experience working in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, etc)
  • Knowledge and experience in at least one of computer vision, LLMs, or deep learning for other applications
Responsibilities
  • Improve our dataset quality by establishing semi-automated evaluation mechanisms leveraging state of the art models as well as RLHF techniques
  • Expand our foundation model approach for sourcing interesting events to millions of miles
  • Own model training and inference pipelines for all core Autonomy models
  • Collaborate across teams and functions (product, program, operations, data science) to drive projects from inception to delivery

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology, with its main product, the Aurora Driver, designed to enable vehicles to transport people and goods autonomously. The company collaborates with logistics providers and vehicle manufacturers to license its technology, generating revenue through ongoing support and updates. Aurora's advanced sensor system, including FirstLight Lidar, enhances the safety and efficiency of its self-driving solutions. 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

10%

2 year growth

11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Aurora raised $483M, boosting its commercial launch efforts.
  • Partnerships with Toyota and Uber enhance technology adoption across vehicle platforms.
  • New Bozeman facility advances Lidar research, improving sensor technology.

What critics are saying

  • Aurora's cash reserves may only last until 2025, risking financial instability.
  • Regulatory challenges may arise with Phoenix testing route expansion by 2025.
  • Reliance on partners like Volvo and Toyota could impact market position if they switch.

What makes Aurora Innovation unique

  • Aurora's FirstLight Lidar offers superior range and speed for autonomous vehicles.
  • The Aurora Driver platform integrates software, hardware, and data services for diverse vehicles.
  • Aurora's Virtual Testing Suite ensures robust and reliable technology before deployment.

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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

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