Behavior Planning Software Engineer
- Pay
- $139,000 – $223,000 per year
- Location
- Mountain View, CA (Remote) · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- C++
- Python
- motion planning algorithms
- cost function design
- real-time systems
Also useful
- PyTorch
- CUDA
- TensorRT
- reinforcement learning
In this role, you will
- Develop real-time algorithms for selecting safe and comfortable trajectories for a self-driving vehicle
- Integrate motion planning with machine learning to create verifiable AI systems for autonomous driving
- Design and implement production-grade software for the Aurora Driver
- Design metric suites and testing workflows for rapid iteration on algorithms
Required Qualifications
- BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field
- 4+ years of strong programming and software design skills in Python and/or C++, especially in low latency or real-time environments
- Experience in designing, building, and productionizing motion planning algorithms (cost function design, optimization, or sampling-based techniques)
Desirable Qualifications
- Expertise with GPU or ML toolkits such as PyTorch, CUDA, TensorFlow, JAX, and/or TensorRT
- Expertise in machine learning for robotic/agentic applications (reinforcement learning or imitation learning)
Pay and benefits
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.
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 provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our 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
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.
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.
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 support and scale efforts for our Behavior Planning Team.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Aurora Innovation's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Behavior Planning Software Engineer posting at Aurora Innovation states compensation of $139,000 – $223,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Aurora Innovation's official career site.
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