Senior Software Engineer, Localization

Aurora Innovation$162K — $260K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of industry experience in software development
  • Proficient in C++ and Python with modern best practices
  • Graduate level degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or Electrical Engineering
  • Deep understanding of state estimation methods (e.g., sensor fusion, Kalman Filtering)
  • Experience with sensor data for estimation and modeling (lidar, IMU, radar, camera)
  • Strong foundation in mathematics related to spatial transforms and probabilistic estimation

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement solutions for vehicle pose estimation
  • Evaluate and test solutions to ensure localization system safety and efficiency
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address critical product issues

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with at least 3 days in-office
  • Commitment to employee safety and support for safety policies
  • Opportunities for equity compensation and annual bonuses
  • Access to a culture emphasizing integrity, teamwork, and ambitious goals
Full Job Description
The Localization team is responsible for the software that safely and accurately estimates positioning for the vehicles in the Aurora fleet. This involves processing high-rate data from a diverse suite of sensors in order to provide real-time, high-precision measurements of the location and motion of vehicles traveling on highways, surface streets, and endpoint facilities. We are searching for a Senior Software Engineer to join us in solving these technical challenges.

In this role, you will
  • Design, implement, and maintain solutions for estimating the pose of vehicles and other assets, such as trailers
  • Rigorously evaluate and test solutions to verify the safety and efficiency of the localization system
  • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders on partner teams to solve problems of high importance to Aurora products

Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of industry experience building software in a production environment
  • Proficient in C++ and Python using modern best practices
  • Graduate level degree in CS/Robotics/EE
  • Deep knowledge of state estimation theory and practice (one or more of sensor fusion, Kalman Filtering, non-linear estimation, SLAM)
  • Experience in estimation and modeling with sensor data (lidar, IMU, radar, camera)
  • Deep understanding in relevant areas of mathematics, including spatial transforms, linear algebra, probabilistic estimation

Desirable Qualifications
  • Prior experience in robotics or autonomous vehicle applications
  • Prior experience with ML solutions and/or GPU development

The base salary range for this position is $162,000 - $260,000 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.

About Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation is a technology company that develops self-driving car technology. The company was founded in 2017 by a team of experts in the field of autonomous vehicles, including former executives from Google, Tesla, and Uber. Aurora's technology is designed to enable vehicles to operate safely and efficiently in a variety of driving conditions, and the company has partnerships with a number of major automakers, including Volkswagen and Hyundai. Aurora is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Aurora Innovation
Size
600 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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