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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

$212k - $340kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Python
FreeRTOS
C/C++

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • BS/MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 3+ years of embedded firmware engineering experience
  • Knowledge of both high- and low-level communication protocols, from I2C and SPI to CAN and TCP/IP Protocols
  • Experience with low-level RTOS such as FreeRTOS
  • Excellent C or C++ programming, Python and software design skills; expertise in other languages welcome
  • Basic knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals to support low level debugging
Responsibilities
  • Architect and develop highly-reliable embedded firmware
  • Develop low-level CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet devices
  • Develop, debug, and test ethernet and CAN-based bootloaders
  • Select, implement, and debug real-time operating systems applications
  • Support hardware engineers with PCB bring-up, debugging and testing
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with PTP and other Time Sensitive Networking Protocols
  • Experience with software development practices for safety critical systems
  • Experience porting embedded OS to new microprocessor
  • Experience with automotive specific RTOS implementations (QNX, AUTOSAR, OSEK, etc.)
  • Experience with basic electronics test equipment, such as multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, and oscilloscopes

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology aimed at transforming transportation. Its main product, the Aurora Driver, can be integrated into various vehicles to enable autonomous movement of people and goods. The technology works by utilizing an advanced sensor suite, including FirstLight Lidar, which detects and measures surroundings with high precision. Aurora stands out from competitors by collaborating with logistics providers, ridesharing networks, and vehicle manufacturers, allowing for a broader application of its technology. The company's goal is to enhance safety, improve lives, and expand access to transportation through its autonomous solutions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with Nvidia and Continental enhance Aurora's technological capabilities and market reach.
  • New Bozeman facility expands Aurora's LiDAR research and testing capabilities.
  • Strategic partnerships with Toyota, Uber, and Volvo accelerate commercialization of technology.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory challenges from FMCSA rejection of cab-mounted warning beacons may delay deployment.
  • Uber CEO's resignation from Aurora's board may impact strategic direction and partnerships.
  • Increased competition as Nvidia partners with multiple companies for driverless technology.

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 for diverse vehicle types.
  • 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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

0%
The Trucker
Jan 13th, 2025
Aurora files suit against USDOT over rejection of cab-mounted warning beacons

WASHINGTON - Aurora Innovation has filed suit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) claiming the agency "arbitrarily" rejected the industry's idea for an alternative solution for modern roadside warning devices.

FreightWaves
Jan 10th, 2025
Autonomous Trucks Have A Triangle-Shaped Problem

The autonomous truck battle: Roadside cab-mounted beacons versus triangles(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)The question of roadside warning devices adds a triangle-shaped wrinkle to autonomous truck makers’ plans after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently ruled that Aurora and Waymo did not provide enough data backing their request to ditch the traditional triangular road devices for cab-mounted warning beacons. Aurora and Waymo filed the petition in 2023 seeking a five-year exemption from the required placement of warning devices around stopped commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Level 4 automated driving systems (ADS) have a unique issue if a roadside event occurs – namely that there would not be a person available to leave the vehicle and place warning devices, which can come in the form of fusees, liquid-burning flares or three bidirectional reflective triangles. For the FMCSA, one of the reasons behind the denial is that the cab-mounted warning beacons are only at the front of the truck, while the flares, fusees or reflective triangles are behind the trailer. In layman’s terms, the concern is that it’s harder to see. FMCSA Deputy Administrator Vinn White said in the denial notice: “One distinction between … warning triangles and the proposed beacons is that warning triangles are placed at the rear of a stopped CMV (in addition to the front), while the proposed beacons are located only at the front of the cab — raising the possibility that drivers see the rear of a stopped CMV before they see the beacons. While applicants contend that the beacons are visible from behind the vehicle, the evidence was inconclusive.”The same notice stated that Waymo commissioned a study to evaluate whether drivers could detect, recognize and respond to certain beacons on a closed test track in daylight and nighttime conditions while simulating a stopped CMV. The study compared driver reactions to cab-mounted warning beacons with reactions to warning triangles and found that the participants preferred the beacons over the triangles. Aurora also did a study observing the reactions of over 7,000 passenger vehicles to the presence of beacons versus warning triangles on public roads with unaware passing motorists traveling at highway speeds

UpAlpha
Jan 9th, 2025
Why Nvidia Stock Remains a Top Pick for Investors

Additionally, Nvidia has partnered with Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR) and Continental AG (OTC:CTTAF) to develop driverless trucks using the next-gen DRIVE Thor system.

PYMNTS
Jan 7th, 2025
Nvidia Ai To Boost Development Of Autonomous Vehicle Tech

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are emerging as a use case for artificial intelligence, with Nvidia announcing partnerships with carmakers to develop self-driving technology using its hardware and software platform. “The AV revolution has arrived after so many years, with Waymo’s success and Tesla’s success,” said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a keynote speech at CES 2025 in Las Vegas Monday (Jan. 6). Nvidia and Uber announced in a Monday press release that they will jointly develop AI-powered self-driving technology. Uber will use data from millions of trips taken in its vehicles and pair it with Nvidia’s new generative world foundation model, Cosmos. This enables Uber’s AI systems to train in virtual-world settings

Sharecast
Jan 7th, 2025
Aurora Innovation surges on partnership with Continental, Nvidia

Aurora Innovation surged on Tuesday after it announced a long-term strategic partnership with Continental and Nvidia to deploy driverless trucks at scale.

NVIDIA
Jan 7th, 2025
NVIDIA DRIVE Partners Showcase Latest Mobility Innovations at CES

At CES, Aurora, Continental and NVIDIA announced a long-term strategic partnership to deploy driverless trucks at scale, powered by the next-generation NVIDIA DRIVE Thor SoC. NVIDIA DRIVE Thor and DriveOS will be integrated into the Aurora Driver, an SAE level 4 autonomous driving system that Continental plans to mass-manufacture in 2027.

The Daily Pointers
Jan 3rd, 2025
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi resigns from self-driving truck startup Aurora's board

Dara Khosrowshahi is resigning from the board of autonomous vehicle technology company Aurora Innovation, citing a desire to focus on his ongoing responsibilities as CEO of Uber and reduce external board commitments, according to a Friday regulatory filing.

Eralandmark
Dec 27th, 2024
Aurora Comes to Bozeman with Self-Driving Tech

Aurora Innovation, the self-driving technology company, known for its cutting-edge LiDAR technology, recently opened a state-of-the-art facility on the Montana State University Innovation Campus.

Morningstar
Dec 12th, 2024
Aurora Opens Advanced Lidar Research and Testing Facility in Bozeman, Montana

Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR), a leader in autonomous trucking technology, today announced the opening of its new 78,000 square-foot office and testing facility in Bozeman, Montana.