Senior Software Engineer, Localization

Aurora · Remote · $162k–$260k

The role

Aurora is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join its Localization team, which develops software for estimating vehicle positioning using sensor data. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing localization solutions, collaborating with partner teams, and requires deep expertise in state estimation and C++/Python. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary range.

Pay: $162k–$260k
Location: Remote
Work mode: Hybrid
Level: Senior
Experience: 5+ yrs
Education: Masters

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About Aurora

Aurora is a self-driving technology company whose mission is to deliver the benefits of autonomous driving safely, quickly, and broadly, aiming to create a new era in mobility and logistics.

What you would do

Design, implement, and maintain solutions for estimating vehicle and asset pose.
Rigorously evaluate and test localization system safety and efficiency.
Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders on partner teams to solve high-importance problems.
Process high-rate sensor data for real-time, high-precision location and motion measurements.
Contribute to the development of positioning software for highways, surface streets, and endpoints.

Must have

5+ years of industry experience building production software.
Proficient in C++ and Python using modern best practices.
Graduate level degree in CS, Robotics, or EE.
Deep knowledge of state estimation theory and practice.
Experience with sensor data estimation and modeling (lidar, IMU, radar, camera).
Deep understanding of spatial transforms, linear algebra, and probabilistic estimation.

Nice to have

Prior experience in robotics or autonomous vehicle applications.
Prior experience with ML solutions and/or GPU development.

What you get

Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits package

Experience and education

5+ years of relevant experience
Masters degree or equivalent experience

Key skills

c++
python
state estimation
sensor fusion
kalman filtering
non-linear estimation
slam
lidar
imu
radar
camera
spatial transforms
linear algebra
probabilistic estimation
ml
gpu

Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver https://aurora.tech will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, y…

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