Staff Software Engineer, Calibration

Aurora Staff Software Engineer – Calibration Team 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. We’re searching for a Staff Software Engineer for the calibration team. The calibration team is responsible for ensuring all sensors on all vehicles remain well aligned to support higher-level autonomy functions. Our software ranges from low-level intrinsics models for our in-house FMCW lidar to high-level continuous/online calibration. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership for the development and ownership of online calibration and state estimation systems to ensure high-level autonomy. Design and implement efficient algorithms to process sensor data in real-time. Architect high-performance software to support continuous, real-time calibration as trucks operate in the field. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams such as software, hardware, manufacturing, and operations. Required Qualifications 8+ years of professional experience building software for safety critical applications. Advanced proficiency in C++, with a focus on high-performance engineering. Broad expertise in sensor calibration for various modalities, including cameras, lidars, radars, and IMUs. Deep technical knowledge of state estimation and both offline and online calibration techniques. Desirable Qualifications Prior experience within robotics or autonomous vehicle domains. Experience with Eigen or other linear algebra libraries. Experience with Ceres or G2O or other optimization libraries. Compensation & Benefits The base salary range for this position is $189,000 - $303,000 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. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr I did my part and supported the Regular Toilet