Staff Software Engineer – Frameworks

Aurora

. Define and evolve Aurora's autonomous-vehicle runtime framework architecture across on-vehicle and offline execution .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $189,000 - $303,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level C++ programming skills and the ability to design high-performance, thread-safe systems in a Linux environment. Proven experience in building middleware and runtime frameworks, with a strong focus on safety-critical systems and performance optimization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Expert-Level C++ ProgrammingMiddleware DevelopmentLinux Systems InternalsRobotics Middleware ExperiencePerformance Evaluation and Optimization

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Hard Skills

C++ ProgrammingHigh-Performance Systems DesignThread-Safe SystemsMemory-Efficient SystemsMiddlewareDistributed SystemsConcurrencyDeterministic SimulationLog ReplayReproducible Execution

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationAutonomous WorkCollaboration Across Time ZonesMentoring

Tools & Technologies

ROS 2ThreadXFreeRTOSIPCShared Memory

Industry Keywords

Autonomous VehiclesSafety-Critical SystemsField TestingFleet OperationsProcess Lifecycle Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsLinuxC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evolve Aurora's autonomous-vehicle runtime framework architecture across on-vehicle and offline execution
Design and implement high-performance, low-latency inter-module communication, including shared-memory, zero-copy IPC, and RPC
Own stack configuration, deployment, and process lifecycle management on the vehicle compute platform
Improve determinism, fidelity, and performance of offline execution so on-vehicle behavior can be reproduced at scale
Build framework capabilities for fault traceability, health monitoring, and recovery supporting Aurora's safety case
Design intuitive C++ APIs for Autonomy engineers
Provide engineering support for field testing and fleet operations
Mentor senior engineers, set coding standards, and drive the long-term AV framework roadmap

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience
Expert-level C++ programming skills
Ability to design high-performance, thread-safe, and memory-efficient systems in a Linux environment
Proven experience building middleware, runtime frameworks, or distributed systems, such as pub/sub messaging, IPC, schedulers, or executors
Deep understanding of concurrency, memory models, and Linux systems internals, including processes, threads, scheduling, and shared memory
Ability to work across multiple programming languages and paradigms
Ability to write robust, intuitive, and pragmatic production code
Ability to navigate and work effectively in large codebases
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively with colleagues across time zones
Experience with robotics middleware such as ROS 2, ThreadX, or FreeRTOS, or with soft real-time systems
Experience with deterministic simulation, log replay, or reproducible execution
Experience with performance evaluation and optimization
Experience with safety-critical systems
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Equity compensation
Benefits
In-person collaboration and office work environment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans