Senior Vehicle Reliability Engineer

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Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely,

quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver [https://aurora.tech/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

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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 searching for a vehicle reliability technician to be located in

Dallas-Fort Worth.

In this role, 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 wage range for this position is $41.75 - $66.75 per hour.
• 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 [https://aurora.tech/careers] provides insight into what it is
• like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom
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• 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.
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