Aurora Innovation
Senior Software Engineer, Behavior Coverage
Aurora Innovation, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Who we are
Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
The Aurora Driver 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 or follow us on LinkedIn.
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
Senior
Software Engineer,
Behavior Coverage .
The team is responsible for delivering high-quality datasets and data infrastructure that directly support Driver Validation & Verification and model development. We help determine when the Aurora Driver has adequate behavior coverage for future releases, provide highly curated datasets to support offline evaluation of our product, and create datasets that improve the performance of our behavior planning ML models. As our product grows and supports more feature releases, the team plays a key role in providing consistent and reliable data to guide release decisions and improve model training.
In this role, you will Design and own end-to-end solutions for tools, dashboards, and pipelines that support behavior coverage. Lead efforts to ensure consistency and reliability of data across multiple dashboards and pipelines. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in test creation success rate. Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers on the team. Identify, prioritize, and address technical debt to ensure long-term scalability of our systems. Play a key role in reducing time and risk in achieving behavior coverage and performance milestones. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. Strong proficiency in Python or C++ programming. Strong SQL skills, including writing complex queries and working with relational databases. Experience designing, building, or maintaining data systems, pipelines, or ETL frameworks. Familiarity with building or maintaining dashboards, APIs, or other data-driven tools. Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams. Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, debugging, version control, and software design principles. Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, drive solutions end-to-end, and mentor junior engineers.
The base salary range for this position is $139,000-$223,000 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.
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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. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.
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.
For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora's California Employment Privacy Policy.
Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
The Aurora Driver 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 or follow us on LinkedIn.
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
Senior
Software Engineer,
Behavior Coverage .
The team is responsible for delivering high-quality datasets and data infrastructure that directly support Driver Validation & Verification and model development. We help determine when the Aurora Driver has adequate behavior coverage for future releases, provide highly curated datasets to support offline evaluation of our product, and create datasets that improve the performance of our behavior planning ML models. As our product grows and supports more feature releases, the team plays a key role in providing consistent and reliable data to guide release decisions and improve model training.
In this role, you will Design and own end-to-end solutions for tools, dashboards, and pipelines that support behavior coverage. Lead efforts to ensure consistency and reliability of data across multiple dashboards and pipelines. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in test creation success rate. Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers on the team. Identify, prioritize, and address technical debt to ensure long-term scalability of our systems. Play a key role in reducing time and risk in achieving behavior coverage and performance milestones. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. Strong proficiency in Python or C++ programming. Strong SQL skills, including writing complex queries and working with relational databases. Experience designing, building, or maintaining data systems, pipelines, or ETL frameworks. Familiarity with building or maintaining dashboards, APIs, or other data-driven tools. Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams. Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, debugging, version control, and software design principles. Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, drive solutions end-to-end, and mentor junior engineers.
The base salary range for this position is $139,000-$223,000 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.
#LI-KW1
#Associate
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. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.
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.
For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora's California Employment Privacy Policy.