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 Staff Software Engineer to join Aurora's Vehicle Connectivity team. This team is responsible for Aurora's self-driving vehicle connectivity stack for reliable, observable, and secure vehicle-to-cloud communications. In this role, you will • Define vehicle connectivity and communication architecture • Design and implement highly-reliable, low-latency vehicle communications framework handling diverse mobile network conditions • Address connectivity-specific concerns for vehicle runtime, e.g. networking, performance, and observability • Work with autonomy engineers to meet performance and efficiency requirements for data throughput • Provide engineering support for field testing and fleet operations • Mentor senior engineers, set coding standards, and drive the long-term roadmap for vehicle to cloud connectivity Required Qualifications • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience • Expert-level C++ programming skills and the ability to design high-performance, thread-safe, and memory-efficient systems in a Linux environment • Ability to work across multiple programming languages and paradigms • Experience working with networking protocols, such as TCP, UDP, gRPC, HTTP and network health monitoring frameworks • A passion for writing robust, intuitive, and pragmatic production code • 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 • Strong programming skills in GoLang • Experience with safety critical systems For roles based in Mountain View, CA: The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $303,000 per year. For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: The salary range for this position is $171,000 - $273,000 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. #LI-td-1 #Mid-Senior 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.