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Graphics Pipeline Engineer

Aurora
San Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted December 18, 2025
$139k - $223k
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Job Description

The Graphics Pipeline Engineer at Aurora is responsible for leading the development and implementation of large-scale 3D graphics pipelines, including building foundational frameworks and ensuring the adoption of USD for data management, to support the company's synthetic data ecosystem and self-driving technology development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical implementation of cross-functional projects, translating stakeholder requirements into code
  • Architect and implement Python frameworks, services, and APIs for the synthetic data ecosystem
  • Write and deploy code for graphics pipeline development and maintenance
  • Drive adoption and standardization of USD as the core data backbone for the pipeline
  • Act as lead developer and subject matter expert on complex pipeline challenges, debugging and engineering scalable solutions

Requirements

  • Expert Python development skills with hands-on experience in writing and deploying code.
  • Proven track record of architecting and building large-scale 3D graphics or procedural content generating pipelines.
  • Deep, practical production experience with Universal Scene Description USD.
  • Solid understanding of computer graphics fundamentals.
  • At least 7 years of experience building or contributing significantly to large-scale graphics production pipelines.
  • Ability to lead the technical implementation of cross-functional projects by translating stakeholder requirements into robust code.
  • Experience in architecting and personally implementing foundational Python frameworks, services, and APIs that form the core of a synthetic data ecosystem.
  • Experience acting as the lead developer and subject matter expert on complex pipeline challenges, including debugging deep technical issues and engineering scalable solutions.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: 139,000-223,000 per year
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Hybrid work environment with in-office presence at least 3 days per week

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