Software Engineer Intern, Vehicle Platforms

Mountain View, CA · Remoteinternship

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Aurora Operations Inc Software Engineer Intern for Vehicle Platforms team working on integrating hardware components with autonomous truck software. Responsible for writing C++ drivers, optimizing onboard performance, and validating code via hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Responsibilities

Integrate Core Hardware Components: Write and maintain C++ interfaces and drivers that integrate Lidars, Radars, Cameras, and other embedded devices into the Aurora Driver stack.
Support Platform Bring-up: Participate in the initial software "bring-up" of new vehicle platforms, ensuring the onboard compute and sensors are correctly configured and communicating.
Optimize Onboard Performance: Profile and optimize code to ensure efficient use of limited CPU, GPU, and memory resources on the vehicle.
Monitor Hardware Health: Develop and refine software tools that track the real-time health and telemetry of our hardware components to ensure safe fleet operations.
Validate via HIL Infrastructure: Utilize Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments to test and verify your code changes against real-world hardware before deployment to the road.

Qualification

Strong proficiency in C++Hands-on Systems ExperienceLinux FundamentalsExposure to Networking ProtocolsDesirable qualificationsRobotics or Embedded ProjectsFamiliarity with SensorsScripting SkillsAutomotive KnowledgeSafety MindsetExperience with ROS/ROS2Familiarity with Lidar

Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Strong proficiency in C++: Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and memory management (academic or project-based).
Hands-on Systems Experience: At least 1–2 years of relevant experience, which can be demonstrated through multiple internships, significant academic research, or professional work involving hardware-software interaction.
Linux Fundamentals: Experience working in a Linux environment with an understanding of command-line tools and system basics.
Exposure to Networking Protocols: Familiarity with the basics of data transport, such as TCP/IP, UDP, or serial communication.
Desirable qualifications
Robotics or Embedded Projects: Experience with ROS/ROS2, microcontrollers (Arduino/STM32/ESP32), or hobbyist robotics.
Familiarity with Sensors: Prior exposure to Lidar, Radar, or Camera data processing and hardware interfaces.
Scripting Skills: Proficiency in Python for automation, data analysis, or building internal support tools.
Automotive Knowledge: Understanding of CAN bus protocols or Automotive Ethernet basics.
Safety Mindset: Familiarity with concepts of high-availability or safety-critical software design.

Preferred

Experience with ROS/ROS2, microcontrollers (Arduino/STM32/ESP32), or hobbyist robotics
Familiarity with Lidar, Radar, or Camera data processing and hardware interfaces
Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis

Company

Aurora Operations Inc

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