Software Engineer, Autonomy Controls

$160k - $262k

Full-time

Aurora

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.
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 Control Systems Software Engineer to join Aurora’s Autonomy Controls Software Team . The team is responsible for designing, implementing, integrating, and verifying the motion control system of the Aurora Driver with all vehicle platforms.
In this role, you will
Develop motion control algorithms for a safety-critical system
Analyze control system performance in both offline and on-road execution environments
Verify robustness of system to disturbances, failure modes, and environmental conditions
Required Qualifications
Experience building production-quality C++ code
8+ years of experience working on control systems for vehicle platforms in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or related fields.
Experience in control system design with a solid foundation in control theory
Experience analyzing/simulating nonlinear vehicle dynamics
Knowledge of state estimation and signal processing techniques
Desirable Qualifications
Familiarity with design of fail-safe/fail-operational control systems
Experience in verifying design of safety-critical and/or autonomous systems
Masters or PhD in related field
For roles based in Mountain View, CA: The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $262,000 per year.
For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: The salary range for this position is $146,000 - $234,000 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.
We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.
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.
Our commitment to safety
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.
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