Staff Software Engineer, Connectivity (C++)

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 Staff Software Engineer to join Aurora’s Vehicle Connectivity team. This team is responsible for Aurora’s self-driving vehicle connectivity stack for reliable, observable, and secure vehicle-to-cloud communications.

In this role, you will

• Define vehicle connectivity and communication architecture
• Design and implement highly-reliable, low-latency vehicle communications framework handling diverse mobile network conditions 
• Address connectivity-specific concerns for vehicle runtime, e.g. networking, performance, and observability
• Work with autonomy engineers to meet performance and efficiency requirements for data throughput
• Provide engineering support for field testing and fleet operations
• Mentor senior engineers, set coding standards, and drive the long-term roadmap for vehicle to cloud connectivity

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Expert-level C++ programming skills and the ability to design high-performance, thread-safe, and memory-efficient systems in a Linux environment
• Ability to work across multiple programming languages and paradigms
• Experience working with networking protocols, such as TCP, UDP, gRPC, HTTP and network health monitoring frameworks
• A passion for writing robust, intuitive, and pragmatic production code
• Experience with Linux network configuration and troubleshooting
• Ability to navigate and work effectively in large codebases
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Work autonomously, but still be a great team player with colleagues across time-zones

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experience with performance evaluation and optimization
• Strong programming skills in GoLang
• Experience with safety critical systems

The base range for this position is $171,000 - $273,000.  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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