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 efficie…
Skills: C++, Python, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision
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 efficie…
Skills: Python, Data Analysis, Thermal Chambers, Vibration Tables, Liquid Chillers
Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$110k–$140k/yr
SeniorVisa sponsorship$595M raised
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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 efficie…
Skills: Backend Services, System Design, Micro-backend Architecture, AWS, REST
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 efficie…
Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Global Supply Management, People Management, Should-Cost Modeling, TCO Analysis
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Skills: Supply Chain Process Optimization, Business Process Mapping, ERP Management, P2P Platforms, SQL
Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$230k/yr
Senior+Visa sponsorship$595M raised
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powe…
Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$220k/yr
Senior+Visa sponsorship$595M raised
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powe…
Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$240k–$280k/yr
Senior+Visa sponsorship$595M raised
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Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$190k–$245k/yr
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Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$240k–$265k/yr
Senior+Visa sponsorship$595M raised
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Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$200k–$225k/yr
SeniorVisa sponsorship$595M raised
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Skills: Behavior Prediction, Trajectory Prediction, Actor Intent Modeling, C++, Python
Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$215k/yr
SeniorVisa sponsorship$595M raised
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Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$130k–$145k/yr
Mid levelVisa sponsorship$595M raised
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Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$240k–$265k/yr
Senior+Visa sponsorship$595M raised
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Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$2k–$18k/mo
Mid level$51M raised
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Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
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LiDAR Characterization & Perception Data Engineer - Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$155k–$210k/yr
Mid level$684M raised
About us: Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transf…
Skills: Python, C++, LiDAR, Point Cloud Analysis, Data Pipelines
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$162k–$260k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Annual Bonus, Equity Compensation, Benefits
Posted 65d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize state-of-the-art machine learning models for perception and deploy them onto a real-time autonomous vehicle platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve failure modes and scale ML engineering pipelines for training and testing.
Requirements
Requires a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field with over 6 years of professional experience in C++ and Python. Candidates must have a strong foundation in deep learning, computer vision, and a proven track record of publications or industry experience in robotics.
Full job description
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, Perception to join our autonomous driving team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to design and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning models directly onto our real-time vehicle platform. This is an exciting opportunity to solve complex, high-impact autonomy challenges and directly shape the future of the Aurora Driver.
In this role, you will
Develop and Optimize Core Perception Solutions: Research and develop state-of-the-art deep learning and machine learning models to improve perception under challenging scenarios, such as long-range multi-sensor detection and degraded sensor conditions.
Tackle End-to-End Autonomy Challenges: Address object detection, tracking of traffic actors, action recognition, and semantic understanding of diverse traffic scenes.
Deploy Production-Ready Software: Guide software development from initial prototype to production deployment on a real-time AV platform, leveraging large-scale data sets for training and analysis.
Collaborate and Iterate: Partner with team members to diagnose, analyze, and resolve failure modes encountered during on-road and simulated testing to produce robust, well-tested systems.
Scale ML Engineering Pipelines: Build and scale robust ML pipelines to facilitate quick experimentation as well as large-scale training and testing.
Required Qualifications
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field with a strong foundation in one or more focus areas of ML, including deep learning, computer vision, recursive state estimation, structured prediction, and optimization.
6+ years of research-based or professional experience with C++ and Python.
Comprehensive grasp of linear algebra, discrete/continuous optimization, supervised/unsupervised methods, and generative/discriminative models.
Strong publication record at top-tier robotics/computer vision conferences/journals, or significant industry experience in relevant fields (robotics, computer vision, self-driving technology)
Desirable Qualifications
Experience utilizing deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Advanced production-level knowledge of C++ is highly preferred.
Prior experience applying computer vision and machine learning directly to complex robotics problems.
Experience deploying computer vision/ML models at scale across large physical fleets.
Proven ability to work effectively in environments requiring close cross-team collaboration.
Experience working with 3D data, including 3D object detection, tracking, semantic segmentation, or processing point clouds from LiDAR, Radar, and multi-camera system
The base Salary range for this position is $162,000 - $260,000. 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.
We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.
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
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 [email protected].
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.
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Autonomous DrivingPerceptionDeep LearningComputer VisionC++PythonPyTorchTensorFlowLiDARRadar3D Object DetectionSemantic SegmentationRoboticsMachine LearningML PipelinesReal-time Systems
Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) delivers self-driving technology to make trucking safer, more reliable, and more efficient.
Industry
Software Development
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LinkedIn followers
120,191
Total funding
$4.2B
Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, more reliable, and more efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system, initially designed to operate freight-hauling trucks. Aurora is partnering with industry leaders across the freight and logistics ecosystem, including FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber Freight, Werner, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech.
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How much do Transportation jobs in Mountain View, CA pay?
Based on 195 listings with disclosed salaries, most transportation jobs in Mountain View, CA pay between $125k–$265k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
How many Transportation jobs are open in Mountain View, CA right now?
There are currently 211 open transportation positions in Mountain View, CA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Transportation roles in Mountain View, CA?
Companies currently hiring include Aurora, Kodiak, Nuro, Cyngn, Reliable Robotics Corporation, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Transportation jobs in Mountain View, CA?
Yes — 77 of the 211 open transportation positions offer remote or hybrid work (2 remote, 75 hybrid).
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