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Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. 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'll solve massively complex problems alongside other passionate, smart people, growing as an expert while broadening your field of knowledge. For Aurora’s latest news, 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 Vehicle Reliability Engineer I.

In this role, based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, you will work closely with our site reliability engineers, vehicle service technicians, and vehicle operators to support the third shift of Vehicle Operations (6 PM - 4 AM CST). You will be responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and tracking all issues the autonomous vehicle fleet encounters while in the field.

In this role, you will

Provide technical support to vehicles that encounter software or hardware issues.
Troubleshoot and perform general root cause analysis for common software and hardware faults across all quickly developing platforms.
Collaborate with engineers, operations and product to improve product performance, drive down faults, and maximize test efficiency
Triage of vehicle issues providing data, analysis, and support to engineering teams to determine root cause and corrective actions
Creation of run books to facilitate standard and accelerated troubleshooting
Perform sensor calibrations, fleet upgrades, and new platform bring-up

Required Qualifications

2+ years of experience with the Linux Operating System in a support and troubleshooting capacity.
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills from inception through documentation and closure
Experience working with various complex hardware and software systems including lidar, radar, cameras, and computers
Detail oriented self starter with strong desire to learn new skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across different teams, offices, and time zones
Ability to wear different hats and quickly multitask
Excellent documentation skills

Desirable Qualifications

BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related STEM field
Previous automotive or AV technical experience
Deep understanding of computer networking systems
Programming skills (e.g Python, Go, C++, SQL)

The base hourly pay for this position is $36.50 - $54.75 per hour. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting 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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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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