Core Autonomy Software (C++) Intern
Aurora
About the Role
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.
We're searching for Summer 2027 Core Autonomy Software Interns. You'll work on the low-level software that runs the Aurora Driver reliably in real time, onboard compute and robotics middleware, system software architecture, autonomy integration, and real-time routing/graph systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Write and integrate C++ software that runs onboard the Aurora Driver under real-time constraints
- Work on system software architecture, middleware, or autonomy integration depending on team placement
- Reason about latency, memory, and reliability tradeoffs rather than just passing unit tests
- Use performance analysis and instrumentation tools to diagnose real system behavior
- Partner with full-time engineers on production-quality code, not prototype-only work
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong C++ and general systems-programming skills
- Some real-time and/or embedded systems exposure
- Working knowledge of graph algorithms and core data structures
- Ability to reason about latency, memory, and reliability constraints
- Experience targeting a Linux-like development environment
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with Linux kernel internals and/or kernel driver development
- Experience with performance analysis tools (e.g. eBPF-based tooling)
Compensation details for internships in Mountain View and Pittsburgh are provided.