Software Engineer, Autonomy Controls

Aurora; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity compensation

Benefits

Job summary

Aurora is seeking a Control Systems Software Engineer to join the Autonomy Controls Software Team. You will design, implement, and verify the motion control system of the Aurora Driver across vehicle platforms.

The role requires building production‑quality C++ code and deep expertise in control theory, state estimation, and nonlinear vehicle dynamics. You will analyze performance offline and on‑road, and ensure robustness against disturbances and failures.

Qualifications

• Experience building production-quality C++ code.
• 8+ years of experience working on control systems for vehicle platforms in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or related fields.
• Experience in control system design with a solid foundation in control theory.
• Experience analyzing/simulating nonlinear vehicle dynamics.
• Knowledge of state estimation and signal processing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop motion control algorithms for a safety‑critical system
• Analyze control system performance in both offline and on‑road execution environments
• Verify robustness of system to disturbances, failure modes, and environmental conditions

Skills

C++ production code

8+ years experience in vehicle control

Control design

Vehicle dynamics

State estimation

Signal processing

Education

Master's or PhD in related field

Job description

Who We AreAurora’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 Control Systems Software Engineer to join Aurora’s Autonomy Controls Software Team.

The team is responsible for designing, implementing, integrating, and verifying the motion control system of the Aurora Driver with all vehicle platforms.

In this role, you will

• Develop motion control algorithms for a safety‑critical system
• Analyze control system performance in both offline and on‑road execution environments
• Verify robustness of system to disturbances, failure modes, and environmental conditions

Required Qualifications

• Experience building production-quality C++ code
• 8+ years of experience working on control systems for vehicle platforms in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or related fields.
• Experience in control system design with a solid foundation in control theory
• Experience analyzing/simulating nonlinear vehicle dynamics
• Knowledge of state estimation and signal processing techniques

Desirable Qualifications

• Familiarity with design of fail-safe/fail-operational control systems
• Experience in verifying design of safety‑critical and/or autonomous systems
• Masters or PhD in related field

For roles based in Mountain View, CA:

The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $262,000 per year.

For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA:

The salary range for this position is $146,000 - $234,000 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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