Staff Software Engineer - Autonomy & Perception ML

Aurora; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora seeks a senior researcher to advance perception for the Aurora Driver. You will design, implement, and optimize vision-based perception systems in collaboration with a top-notch autonomy team.

You'll prototype deep learning models, validate via rigorous tests, and contribute to scalable production deployment in a hybrid office setting in Mountain View, CA. This role emphasizes strong software skills, ML research, and collaboration across maps, simulation, and safety teams.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python and C++, with strong software engineering skills.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch).
• Background in Computer Vision or ML/AI research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate on perception algorithms for Aurora Driver.
• Research and develop state-of-the-art DL/ML models.
• Develop verification and validation technologies.
• Collaborate with online maps, simulation, and safety teams.
• Build infrastructure and tests for go/no-go decisions.
• Integrate production-ready solutions into the Aurora Driver.

Skills

Python

C++

Deep Learning

Computer Vision

Machine Learning

Tools

PyTorch

Job description

Aurora seeks a senior researcher to advance perception for the Aurora Driver. You will design, implement, and optimize vision-based perception systems in collaboration with a top-notch autonomy team.

You'll prototype deep learning models, validate via rigorous tests, and contribute to scalable production deployment in a hybrid office setting in Mountain View, CA. This role emphasizes strong software skills, ML research, and collaboration across maps, simulation, and safety teams.