Software Engineer, Vehicle Connectivity; C++

Responsibilities

• Define vehicle connectivity and communication architecture
• Address connectivity‑specific concerns for vehicle runtime, e.g., networking, performance, and observability
• Perform connectivity bring‑up of new vehicle platforms
• Work with autonomy engineers to meet performance and efficiency requirements for data collection and offload
• Provide engineering support for field testing and fleet operations

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Strong programming skills in C
• Ability to work across multiple programming languages and paradigms
• Experience working with networking protocols, such as TCP, UDP, gRPC, HTTP
• A passion for writing robust, intuitive, high‑performance code, and being pragmatic about it
• 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

• Experience with performance evaluation and optimization
• Network health monitoring frameworks
• Strong programming skills in Go Lang
• Experience with safety critical systems
• Good understanding of ethernet switching and interaction between OSI layers 1, 2, 3 and 4

The base range for this position is $189,000 - $303,000. 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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