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Aurora’s mission is to safely, swiftly, and broadly deliver the benefits of self-driving technology, making transportation safer, more accessible, and more efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver will usher in a new era of mobility and logistics, bringing 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.
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 Staff Software Engineer to join Aurora’s Vehicle Connectivity team. The Vehicle Connectivity team is responsible for Aurora’s self-driving vehicle infrastructure, tooling and libraries for secure, reliable and observable connections and performance optimization.
In this role, you will- Define vehicle connectivity and communication architecture
- Perform connectivity bring up of new vehicle platforms
- Address connectivity-specific concerns for vehicle runtime, e.g. networking configuration, performance, metrics and monitoring
- Work with autonomy engineers to meet latency and cost requirements for data offload
- Provide engineering support for field testing and fleet operations
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience
- Strong programming skills in GoLang or C++
- Ability to work across multiple programming languages and paradigms
- Experience working with networking protocols, such as TCP, UDP, gRPC, HTTP
- A passion for writing robust, intuitive, high-performance code, and being pragmatic about it
- Linux network configuration and troubleshooting
- Ability to navigate and work effectively in large codebases
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to independently initiate projects and work efficiently with cross functional, geographically dispersed teams
- Experience with performance evaluation and optimization.
- Network health monitoring frameworks
- Time sensitive networking protocols, e.g. PTP, gPTP, etc.
- Experience with safety critical systems
- CCNA/CCNP/JNCIP or equivalent networking industry experience
- Good understanding of ethernet switching and interaction between OSI layers 1, 2, 3 and 4
The base range for this position is $189,000 - $303,000. 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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