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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 are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Offline Mapping Team!

The Offline Mapping team is responsible for producing high-definition (HD) maps that the Aurora Driver operates on. In this role, you will develop software for the detection, reporting, and resolution of map issues. This software is critical to the mission of Aurora, as it enables the expansion of the Aurora Driver’s operational domain.

This role operates at the intersection of multiple technologies – collaborating closely with the routing, localization, and mapping (both onboard and offboard) teams to build the central system for processing and resolving map issues.

In this role, you will

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems that continuously evaluate map quality, detect issues, and initiate the resolution process.

• Develop and scale the services and infrastructure that power our map evaluation and issue-reporting pipelines.

• Collaborate with engineers on routing, localization, and mapping teams to define APIs and ensure robust data integration across systems.

• Develop software in Python and C++, using modern best practices.

• Troubleshoot and solve complex issues within distributed safety-critical systems.

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics or a related field

• 4+ years of industry experience building software in a production environment

• Proficiency with developing backend systems (gRPC, SQL databases) using Python

• Experience with software design, in particular in complex systems with many dependencies

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment

Desirable Qualifications

• Prior experience with mapping systems

• Prior experience with robotics or autonomous vehicles

• Familiarity with real-time and multi-threaded systems

• Experience with C++ (Ideally C++17 or newer)

The base salary for 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.

Our commitment to 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 careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.

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