Aurora · 15 hours ago
Software Engineer II, Controls Data & Simulation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$126K/yr - $181K/yr
2+ years expAurora Innovation is dedicated to delivering self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Control Simulation team, focusing on developing vehicle models, building simulation pipelines, and analyzing data to enhance the safety of the Aurora Driver.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop PyTorch-Based Vehicle Models: Help design and implement our next-generation differentiable vehicle dynamics simulator for controls V&V
Build Simulation Pipelines: Design and maintain the software pipelines required to generate "Sim-from-Log" scenarios. You will ensure that high-value on-road events are systematically converted into reproducible simulation tests
Implement Control Scenario Taxonomies & Curate Data: Build the data structures and algorithms to categorize complex control scenarios (e.g., maneuvers, environments) and use this framework to source balanced datasets from on-road logs, ensuring comprehensive ODD coverage for model training
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Data Science, or a related engineering field
2+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on data-intensive applications or machine learning
Strong proficiency in Python (including libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
Proficiency in C++ (necessary for integrating with on-vehicle or production codebases)
Hands-on experience with PyTorch or similar machine learning frameworks
Experience working with large datasets, SQL, and data processing pipelines
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable engineering insights
Preferred
Background or interest in Control Theory or Vehicle Dynamics (understanding of kinematics, kinetics, and actuation)
Experience with machine learning or system identification for physics based-models
Familiarity with V&V methodologies, simulation frameworks, or log analysis tools
Experience building data visualization tools or dashboards to track software quality and coverage
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits
Company
Aurora
Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.19BKey Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B
Leadership Team
Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
Sterling Anderson
Co-Founder & CPO
Recent News
2025-12-24
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