Real-Time Core Autonomy Software Intern (C++)

Aurora; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora is seeking Summer 2027 Core Autonomy Software Interns to develop the low-level software that runs the Aurora Driver in real-time, including onboard compute, middleware, and software architecture. You will work across autonomy integration and real-time routing systems, collaborating with experienced engineers.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/EE with strong C++ and systems programming skills, plus exposure to real-time or embedded systems and Linux

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong C++ and general systems-programming skills.
• Some real-time and/or embedded systems exposure.
• Working knowledge of graph algorithms and core data structures.
• Ability to reason about latency, memory, and reliability constraints.
• Experience targeting a Linux-like development environment.

Responsibilities

• Write and integrate C++ software that runs onboard the Aurora Driver under real-time constraints
• Work on system software architecture, middleware, or autonomy integration depending on team placement
• Reason about latency, memory, and reliability tradeoffs rather than just passing unit tests
• Use performance analysis and instrumentation tools to diagnose real system behavior
• Partner with full-time engineers on production-quality code, not prototype-only work

Skills

C++

Systems programming

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelors or Masters in CS/EE

Tools

Linux

Linux kernel

eBPF tooling

Job description

Aurora is seeking Summer 2027 Core Autonomy Software Interns to develop the low-level software that runs the Aurora Driver in real-time, including onboard compute, middleware, and software architecture. You will work across autonomy integration and real-time routing systems, collaborating with experienced engineers.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/EE with strong C++ and systems programming skills, plus exposure to real-time or embedded systems and Linux