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Software Engineer, Planner Architecture

Aurora
Mountain View, California
Full Time
Posted February 13, 2026
$126k - $182k
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Job Description

A Software Engineer responsible for developing and optimizing the software framework and systems integration for Aurora's autonomous vehicle motion planning algorithms, ensuring real-time performance, robustness, and safety in a highly cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with autonomy subsystems to drive cross-functional design and implementation.
  • Develop software frameworks and interfaces for integrating core motion planning algorithms.
  • Build onboard infrastructure to detect and capture scenarios and anomalous behaviors.
  • Enhance the robustness, flexibility, and maintainability of the motion planner system.
  • Architect and optimize code to minimize latency in safety-critical components.
  • Improve world representation and data encoding for planning approaches.

Requirements

  • Expertise in Modern C++, specifically for latency-sensitive and safety-critical applications.
  • At least 2 years of applied industry experience in software engineering, with a focus on robotics or distributed asynchronous systems.
  • Ability to thrive in a highly cross-functional environment, with the technical versatility to contribute across diverse domains ranging from software architecture and algorithms to data analysis and system validation.
  • Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including architecture design, code maintainability, test-driven development, and requirements verification.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute independently, estimating work accurately, delivering on schedule, and communicating blockers effectively.
  • Proficiency in Python for scripting, data analysis, and automation.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range of 126K - 181.5K per year
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Hybrid work environment with at least 3 days in the office per week
Commitment to safety policies
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

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