Software Engineer, Map Orchestration

Aurora; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 211,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Aurora is seeking a Software Engineer to join its Map Orchestration Team in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you will develop and maintain scalable backend systems essential for the operational success of the Aurora Driver. The ideal candidate has a robust background in software engineering along with experience in Python and C++.

The position is hybrid, requiring in-office work at least 3 days per week. This is a mid-seniority level role with a competitive salary range between $146,000 and $211,500, plus bonuses and equity compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience building software in a production environment.
• Proficiency with developing backend systems using Python or C++.
• Experience with software design in complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems.
• Develop, scale, and maintain services for map building pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineers on map generation algorithms.

Skills

Backend systems development

Python

C++

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Troubleshooting large-scale data pipelines

Education

BS/MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics or a related field

Tools

gRPC

SQL databases

MapReduce architecture

Job description

Overview

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.

The Offline Mapping team is responsible for producing high-definition (HD) maps that the Aurora Driver operates on. In this role, you will develop software for powering the large-scale pipelines and orchestration that will unlock the ability to build high definition 3D maps quickly and reliably for the Aurora Driver. This software is critical to the mission of Aurora, as it enables a reliable and robust expansion of the Aurora Driver’s operational domain.

This position is situated at the confluence of developing large-scale backend systems for orchestration and workflow management. This role involves being able to construct a robust, high-volume backend system to meticulously track the state of numerous pipelines, steps and tasks involved in map generation. Furthermore, the role encompasses the development of pipeline workflows to efficiently process substantial data volumes originating from the various constituents of the mapping algorithms and processes. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Map Orchestration Team.

In This Role You Will

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems that can help track state and orchestrate the various steps in the map building pipelines in a robust and tractable way.
• Develop, scale and maintain the services and infrastructure that powers the map building pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineers on the map generation algorithms, localization and operational teams for ensuring we have a clear interface for operational hand-offs, notifications and escalation mechanisms.
• Develop software in Python and C++, using modern best practices.
• Troubleshoot and solve complex issues within large-scale data pipelines and orchestration systems.

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics or a related field
• 5+ years of industry experience building software in a production environment
• Proficiency with developing backend systems (gRPC, SQL databases, MapReduce architecture) using Python or C++.
• Experience with software design, in particular in complex systems with many dependencies
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment

Desirable Qualifications

• Prior experience with mapping systems
• Prior experience with robotics or autonomous vehicles
• Familiarity with large-scale big data pipelines with Map Reduce and pipeline optimization
• Experience with C++ (Ideally C++17 or newer)

The base salary for range for this position is $146,000 - $211,500 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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Working at Aurora

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