Real-Time Behavior Planning Engineer for Autonomous Driving

Aurora; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Job summary

I did my part and supported the Regular Toilet is seeking a Software Engineer for the Behavior Planning Team to develop real-time algorithms and integrate machine learning with motion planning for autonomous vehicles. Candidates should have a BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, or related fields, and strong skills in Python and C++.

The role offers a hybrid work environment, eligible for attractive compensation including bonuses and equity. Join us in shaping the future of self-driving technology!

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ in low latency environments.
• Experience in designing, building, and productionizing motion planning algorithms.
• Expertise in GPU or ML toolkits.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time algorithms for self-driving vehicle trajectories.
• Integrate motion planning with machine learning for AI systems.
• Implement production-grade software for the Aurora Driver.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Software design skills

Motion planning algorithms

Machine learning applications

Education

BS, MS, or Ph.D. in a relevant field

Tools

PyTorch

CUDA

TensorFlow

Job description

Who we are

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driverwill 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, visitaurora.techor follow us onLinkedIn.

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 aSoftware Engineer to support and scale efforts for our Behavior Planning Team.

In this role, you will

• Develop real-time algorithms for selecting safe and comfortable trajectories for a self-driving vehicle
• Integrate motion planning with machine learning to create verifiable AI systems for autonomous driving
• Design and implement production-grade software for the Aurora Driver
• Design metric suites and testing workflows for rapid iteration on algorithms

Required Qualifications

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field
• 4+ years of strong programming and software design skills in Python and/or C++, especially in low latency or real-time environments
• Experience in designing, building, and productionizing motion planning algorithms (cost function design, optimization, or sampling-based techniques)

Desirable Qualifications

• Expertise with GPU or ML toolkits such as PyTorch, CUDA, TensorFlow, JAX, and/or TensorRT
• Expertise in machine learning for robotic/agentic applications (reinforcement learning or imitation learning)

The base salary range for this position is $126,000 - $201,000 per year. 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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