Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle Connectivity (C++)

Responsibilities Define vehicle connectivity and communication architecture Address connectivity‑specific concerns for vehicle runtime, e.g., networking, performance, and observability Perform connectivity bring‑up of new vehicle platforms Work with autonomy engineers to meet performance and efficiency requirements for data collection and offload Provide engineering support for field testing and fleet operations Required Qualifications BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience Strong programming skills in C Ability to work across multiple programming languages and paradigms Experience working with networking protocols, such as TCP, UDP, gRPC, A passion for writing robust, intuitive, high‑performance code, and being pragmatic about it Experience with Linux network configuration and troubleshooting Ability to navigate and work effectively in large codebases Strong verbal and written communication skills Work autonomously, but still be a great team player with colleagues across time‑zones Desirable Qualifications Experience with performance evaluation and optimization Network health monitoring frameworks Strong programming skills in GoLang Experience with safety critical systems Good understanding of ethernet switching and interaction between OSI layers 1, 2, 3 and 4 Compensation and Benefits 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. Equal Opportunity and 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 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 Aurora Innovation