Software Engineer, Connectivity

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.

• Define vehicle connectivity and communication architecture
• Design and implement a 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

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Expert-level C++ programming skills with 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 with networking protocols such as TCP, UDP, gRPC, HTTP, and network health monitoring frameworks
• 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 while collaborating effectively with colleagues across time zones

• Experience with performance evaluation and optimization
• Strong programming skills in Go Lang
• Experience with safety-critical systems

The base range for this position is $180,000 – $303,000. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the starting base pay will be 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.

Aurora considers candidates without regard to 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.

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