Mid-Level 3D Technical Director

Who we areAurora'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're searching for a Mid-Level 3D Technical Director.As a member of the Synthetic World & Sensor Simulation team, you will help further all three aspects of this mission. Synthetic environments are essential in evaluating rare edge cases in the real world, testing new technologies and methodologies, and exploring new environments for the Aurora Driver to operate in. It is an exciting time in the field with rapid advancements. Expect to move quickly and adapt while maintaining a focus on Aurora's priority on safety.In this role, you willBuild procedural scenarios using Houdini and use Aurora's multi-modal simulator (camera, lidar, radar) to further the development of the Aurora driver.Utilize and improve established workflows and pipelines to reliably deliver quality software and datasets.Learn to debug large distributed simulations.Build new tools and assets to improve the capabilities of Aurora's simulator.Learn where and how to use the latest AI tools to work more efficiently.Required QualificationsProficiency in Houdini and an understanding of procedural and automated asset creation methodologies.Practical experience with Python and general scripting (introductory knowledge of VEX is acceptable).Passionate about learning, growing your technical skills, and willingness to dive in and help solve impactful challenges in autonomous vehicle development.Desirable Qualifications* Familiarity with Universal Scene Description (USD) is a plus.The base salary range for this position is $139,000-$201,500 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.#LI-KW1#AssociateWorking 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 safetyAt 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 inclusionAurora 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.For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora's California Employment Privacy Policy.