Software Engineer, Vehicle Platform Integrations

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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 to join our Vehicle Platform Integrations Team

In this role, you will

• Work within our vehicle integration team to develop infrastructure and integrate embedded software with a modern C++ autonomy stack.
• Interact with autonomy planning and control software, embedded layer software, and vehicle platform commands and monitoring.
• Develop fault monitoring of vehicle platforms. 
• Develop software that will directly influence on-road behavior of autonomous vehicles including mode of operation, fault management, and health monitoring.
• Work with software/hardware interfaces including embedded system simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle system level testing.
• Build tools to automate testing and analysis of the control subsystem to assist in verification to safety-critical coverage standards.
• Development in Linux-based environments as well as embedded.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of applied industry experience in software development experience using modern robotics frameworks
• Proficient in C++ and C code, including experience with embedded applications
• Knowledge of software architecture design best practices
• Familiarity with modern communication technologies and networking protocols (CAN, TCP and UDP)
• Working knowledge of software analysis, linting, and testing tools

Desirable Qualifications (this section is optional)

• Experience in a regulated, safety critical, or quality managed environment
• Experience with autonomous vehicles or related robotics fields
• Familiarity with control systems of automotive, aerospace, robotics, or similar systems

The base salary range for this position is $126K - $201K 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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