Software Engineer, Perception Scenarios

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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 Perception Platform Backend Engineer. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of developing large-scale systems that track the autonomy development process and produce interactive metrics and insights. You’ll be writing analysis tools, generating and managing large datasets, and scaling out interconnected systems and services. The impact of your work will be fast and reliable ML model evaluation and involve tight collaboration within and across teams, including Simulation, Planning, Cloud, Tools, and more.

In this role, you will

• Architect powerful backend systems that flow into dynamic web services and visualizations
• Build scalable services and specialized systems for Perception evaluations
• Improve the automation and reliability of large data processing pipelines
• Integrate backend data pipelines with human workflows in an efficient manner
• Significant ownership, independence, and leadership working across systems and teams

Required Qualifications

• BS / MS / PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Excellent programming and software design skills in Python or C++/C
• Strong industry software experience (5+ years)
• Experience with backend design and data modeling 
• Comfort working on large codebases and software systems
• Great collaboration and communication skills

Desirable Qualifications (this section is optional)

• Experience with containerized services in datacenter or cloud environments (e.g., AWS)
• Familiarity with rich sensor data (e.g., LIDAR, RADAR, camera)
• Knowledge of Perception and Autonomous Driving / ML Systems / ML Infrastructure

The base salary range for this position is $146K - $234K 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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