Aurora Innovation, Inc.
Embedded Software Engineer, Vehicle Controls
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA · full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$194 more — $126,194 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $126,194 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Pittsburgh, PA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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.
- We're searching for a Software Engineer II - Vehicle Control.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- In this role, you will Work within our control team to develop infrastructure and integrate embedded software with a modern C++ autonomy stack.
- Develop frameworks for robotics software that is run across multiple hardware devices.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Compensation
- $126k-$201k
Benefits
- Who we are Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
- Develop software that will directly influence on-road behavior of autonomous vehicles including mode of operation, fault management, and health monitoring.
- Build tools to automate testing and analysis of the control subsystem to assist in verification to safety-critical coverage standards.
- 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.
Company info
- Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
- 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.
- Interact with autonomy planning and control software, embedded layer software, and vehicle platform commands and monitoring.
- Work with software/hardware interfaces including embedded system simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle system level testing.
- Development in Linux-based environments as well as RTOS embedded environments.
- Our commitment to safety At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety.
This listing is sourced directly from Aurora Innovation, Inc.'s careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.