Staff Software Engineer - Platform Performance

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. The Vehicle Connectivity 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


• Perform connectivity bring up of new vehicle platforms


• Address connectivity-specific concerns for vehicle runtime, e.g. networking configuration, performance, and observability


• Work with autonomy engineers to meet latency and cost requirements for data collection and offload


• Provide engineering support for field testing and fleet operations

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience


• Strong programming skills in C++ or GoLang


• Ability to work across multiple programming languages and paradigms


• Experience working with networking protocols, such as TCP, UDP, gRPC,


• A passion for writing robust, intuitive, high-performance code, and being pragmatic about it


• 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.


• Network health monitoring frameworks


• Experience with safety critical systems


• CCNA/CCNP/JNCIP or equivalent networking industry experience


• Good understanding of ethernet switching and interaction between OSI layers 1, 2, 3 and 4

The base range for this position is $171,000 - $273,000. 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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