Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle I/O

Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn . 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 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 Required Qualifications 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 Desirable Qualifications Experience with performance evaluation and optimization. Network health monitoring frameworks Strong programming skills in GoLang 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. #LI-td-1 #Mid-Senior Working at Aurora At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom . Our commitment to safety At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what. Our ... (truncated, view full listing at source)