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Software Test Engineer

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesHybridFull Time$112,000–$180,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Aurora is seeking a Software Test Engineer for its Scenario Generation team to enhance the safety, efficiency, and accessibility of transportation. This role involves developing and maintaining test frameworks, data pipelines, and automation components for system-level testing of the Aurora Driver. You will analyze the test environment for inefficiencies, implement diverse testing methods (simulation, HIL, track, road), design and execute tests, analyze results, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, 4+ years of test engineering experience, and familiarity with modern software development practices. The role operates in a hybrid work environment.

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 are looking for a Software Test Engineer to join the Scenario Generation team. We're looking to have someone who is able to become familiar with all of our standard operating practices and is able to inspect for inefficiencies and potential solutions to help address them. This may include streamlining processes to remove manual error touch points, understanding operational pain points where software solutions could help catalyze accuracy and efficiency of build and generally provide guidance cross-functionally that will benefit both the Test Specialist and Test Engineering teams involved in Offline Testing.

In this role, you will

  • Develop and maintain test framework, data pipelines and/or automation components for system-level testing of the Aurora Driver
  • Continuously analysing the Offline test environment for inefficiencies and/or opportunities to improve velocity and accuracy in test creation output
  • Implement diverse testing methods including simulation, Hardware-In-Loop (HIL), track, and road testing in support of autonomy development and system verification and validation
  • Design and execute tests, analyze results, and identify defects or anomalies in system behavior
  • Work closely with development teams to investigate root causes and drive resolution of issues
  • Provide frequent, simple, and clear written and verbal communication of complex ideas to external teams, peers, and stakeholders
  • Design, develop, execute, and train others in processes that embody engineering best practice

    • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree or higher in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field
  • 4+ years of experience in test engineering, systems test engineering, or other related work
  • Familiarity with modern software development practices and designs, unit testing, integration test, and release processes
  • Proven ability to work in high-ambiguity environments with evolving priorities, while managing diverse stakeholders across software, product, and operations teams

    • Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience writing verifiable requirements and/or design documentation, preferably as it would relate to autonomous systems

    • The base salary range for this position is $112,000 - $180,000 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.

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    Working at AuroraAt 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 careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.

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