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Software Engineer, Planner Architecture

Aurora
Mountain View, California
Full Time
Posted May 6, 2026
$126k - $182k
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Job Description

A Software Engineer at Aurora will develop and optimize software frameworks for autonomous vehicle motion planning, focusing on system architecture, real-time performance, and safety-critical components to enhance the behavior and robustness of self-driving technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement software for autonomous vehicle behavior.
  • Develop and architect software frameworks and interfaces for motion planning algorithms.
  • Build onboard infrastructure to detect and capture scenarios and behaviors for system improvement.
  • Enhance the robustness, flexibility, and maintainability of the motion planning system.
  • Optimize code paths to ensure real-time performance and minimize latency in safety-critical components.
  • Improve world representation and data encoding to support 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: 126K - 181.5K per year
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Hybrid work environment with at least 3 days in office per week
Commitment to safety policies
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

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