Who we are
Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.
At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.
What we are looking for
Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.
We’re searching for a Software Engineer II to join the Control Simulation team and help transform how we validate and improve the safety and performance of the Aurora Driver.
In this role, you will operate at the intersection of Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Data Science, and Vehicle Dynamics. You will contribute to the development of our next-generation PyTorch-based differentiable and batchable vehicle simulator, build data pipelines that source critical scenarios from our fleet and generate simulations from logs, and analyze data to prove the safety of our motion control software.
This is a high-impact role for an engineer who enjoys a mix of model development, infrastructure building, and data analysis.
In This Role You Will:
- Develop PyTorch-Based Vehicle Models: Help design and implement our next-generation differentiable vehicle dynamics simulator for controls V&V.
- Build Simulation Pipelines: Design and maintain the software pipelines required to generate "Sim-from-Log" scenarios. You will ensure that high-value on-road events are systematically converted into reproducible simulation tests.
- Implement Control Scenario Taxonomies & Curate Data: Build the data structures and algorithms to categorize complex control scenarios (e.g., maneuvers, environments) and use this framework to source balanced datasets from on-road logs, ensuring comprehensive ODD coverage for model training.
Required Qualifications:
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Data Science, or a related engineering field.
- 2+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on data-intensive applications or machine learning.
- Strong proficiency in Python (including libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
- Proficiency in C++ (necessary for integrating with on-vehicle or production codebases).
- Hands-on experience with PyTorch or similar machine learning frameworks.
- Experience working with large datasets, SQL, and data processing pipelines.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable engineering insights.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Background or interest in Control Theory or Vehicle Dynamics (understanding of kinematics, kinetics, and actuation).
- Experience with machine learning or system identification for physics based-models.
- Familiarity with V&V methodologies, simulation frameworks, or log analysis tools.
- Experience building data visualization tools or dashboards to track software quality and coverage.
The base salary range for this position is $126,000-$181,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
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Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.
Commitment to inclusion
Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
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What We Do
Founded in 2017 by experts in the self-driving industry, Aurora is on a mission to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. To move both people and goods, the company is building the Aurora Driver, a platform that brings together software, hardware and data services to autonomously operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Aurora is backed by Sequoia Capital, Baillie Gifford, funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, among others, and is partnered with industry leaders including Toyota, Uber, Volvo, and PACCAR. Aurora tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. The company has offices in those areas as well as in Bozeman, MT; Seattle, WA; Louisville, CO; and Wixom, MI. To learn more, visit aurora.tech.
Aurora is backed by Amazon and Sequoia, among others, and has partnerships with leading transportation companies including PACCAR, Uber, FCA, and Hyundai Group. It tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas and has offices in those cities as well as in Bozeman, Seattle, Denver, and Detroit.
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