Staff Software Engineer, Deep Learning Acceleration

Aurora · Remote · $171k–$274k

The role

Aurora seeks a Staff Software Engineer to enhance deep learning network performance for autonomous vehicles. The role involves performance analysis, optimization, and deployment of models on vehicles and data centers. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to improving self-driving technology.

Pay: $171k–$274k
Location: Remote
Work mode: Hybrid
Level: Staff
Experience: 5+ yrs
Education: Bachelors

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About Aurora

Aurora develops self-driving technology to improve transportation safety and efficiency.

What you would do

Conduct performance analysis and optimization of deep learning networks for autonomous vehicles.
Optimize software architecture, system performance, and latency for deep learning applications.
Deploy deep learning models on autonomous vehicles and train on large-scale data centers.
Troubleshoot performance issues using profiling and roofline model techniques.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance self-driving technology efficiency.

Must have

Minimum 5+ years professional software engineering experience.
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field.
Strong programming skills in CUDA, C++, and Python.
Experience in high-performance computing and parallel programming.
Proficiency with NVIDIA Nsight Systems and Nsight Compute.
Experience optimizing DL/ML workloads with PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Understanding of computer vision and transformer-based architectures.
Strong analytical skills for diagnosing performance bottlenecks.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
Experience working on large code bases in fast-growing environment.
Strong communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.
Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments.

Nice to have

Hands-on experience in motion planning or related fields.
Experience with TensorRT, OpenAI Triton, Mojo, or other inference tools.

What you get

Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits package

Experience and education

5+ years of relevant experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Key skills

cuda
c++
python
nvidia nsight systems
nsight compute
pytorch
tensorflow
computer vision
transformer
linux
unix
tensorrt
openai triton
mojo

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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