Software Engineer, Vehicle Platform Integrations

Aurora Innovation Aurora Innovation · Robotics · PIT3 · Software Autonomy Action

Software Engineer role focused on integrating embedded software with a C++ autonomy stack for self-driving vehicles. Responsibilities include developing infrastructure, interacting with autonomy planning and control software, fault monitoring, and building tools for testing and analysis. Requires C++ and C proficiency, knowledge of software architecture, and familiarity with communication protocols.

What you'd actually do

  1. Work within our vehicle integration team to develop infrastructure and integrate embedded software with a modern C++ autonomy stack.
  2. Interact with autonomy planning and control software, embedded layer software, and vehicle platform commands and monitoring.
  3. Develop fault monitoring of vehicle platforms.
  4. Develop software that will directly influence on-road behavior of autonomous vehicles including mode of operation, fault management, and health monitoring.
  5. Work with software/hardware interfaces including embedded system simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle system level testing.

Skills

Required

  • 3+ years of applied industry experience in software development experience using modern robotics frameworks
  • Proficient in C++ and C code, including experience with embedded applications
  • Knowledge of software architecture design best practices
  • Familiarity with modern communication technologies and networking protocols (CAN, TCP and UDP)
  • Working knowledge of software analysis, linting, and testing tools

Nice to have

  • Experience in a regulated, safety critical, or quality managed environment
  • Experience with autonomous vehicles or related robotics fields
  • Familiarity with control systems of automotive, aerospace, robotics, or similar systems

What the JD emphasized

  • modern C++ autonomy stack
  • embedded software
  • fault monitoring
  • vehicle system level testing
  • safety-critical coverage standards