Software Engineer II, Vehicle Platform Integrations
Aurora Innovation
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Mountain View, CA · $139k–$223k a year · Posted October 16, 2026
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About the job
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, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech http://aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/auroradriver.
Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Software Engineer to Vehicle Platform Integrations Team.
In this role, you will
- Work within our vehicle integration team to develop infrastructure and integrate embedded software with a modern C++ autonomy stack.
- Interact with autonomy planning and control software, embedded layer software, and vehicle platform commands and monitoring.
- Develop fault monitoring of vehicle platforms.
- Develop software that will directly influence on-road behavior of autonomous vehicles including mode of operation, fault management, and health monitoring.
- Work with software/hardware interfaces including embedded system simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle system level testing.
- Build tools to automate testing and analysis of the control subsystem to assist in verification to safety-critical coverage standards.
- Development in Linux-based environments as well as embedded.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ of applied industry experience in software development using modern robotics frameworks
- Proficient in C++ and C code, including experience with embedded applications
- Knowledge of software architecture design best practices
- Familiarity with modern communication technologies and networking protocols (CAN, TCP and UDP)
- Working knowledge of software analysis, linting, and testing tools
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in a regulated, safety critical, or quality managed environment
- Experience with autonomous vehicles or related robotics fields
- Familiarity with control systems of automotive, aerospace, robotics, or similar systems
For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: The salary range for this position is $126,000 - $201,000 per year.
Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.
We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.
Our Careers page https://aurora.tech/careers provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom https://aurora.tech/newsroom.
Our commitment to safety
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.
Our commitment to inclusion
Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.
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