Software Engineering Internship, Summer 2026
Aurora Innovation
Mountain View, California, United States of America
Full-Time
$52
RemoteExecutive
Auroras 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. Were searching for Summer 2026 Software Engineering Interns in Mountain View, CA or Pittsburgh, PA.
Our Software organization is at the heart of the Aurora Driver, encompassing everything from low-level systems and cloud infrastructure to the complex autonomy algorithms that enable safe and efficient decision-making on the road. Interns will work on impactful projects that directly contribute to the performance, reliability, and safety of our self-driving technology.
We are seeking interns across multiple teams within the Software organization. While your specific team will be determined through our matching process, here are the key areas where you can make a significant impact:
Platform Software and Services: Interest in robotics, and close to the metal software development. Experience in C++, Linux, CPUs/GPUs, gRPC, and data dashboards / data logs. Previous work and interest in sensors and raw sensor data.
Technology Foundations: Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS), container orchestration (Kubernetes), distributed compute, machine learning (PyTorch or other ML frameworks), and compilers or build systems.
Systems & Safety Engineering: Experience in safety of autonomous, ML-based systems. Ability to perform first-principles, >Careers page 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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