Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Posted 2025-05-18Aurora 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 an Embedded Software Engineer to join Auroras Lidar Software team. The Lidar Software team is responsible for developing stable safety-critical software for the worlds most advanced lidar systems. This includes developing digital signal processing algorithms along with interface control for optical, mechanical, and electrical subsystems.
In this role, you will
Design and implement highly-reliable and performant real-time embedded applications
Define requirements, document embedded systems designs, and unit-test implementations
Work closely with FPGA engineers to implement interfaces and data streams
Diagnose and solve difficult problems using GDB, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Support hardware engineers with PCBA bring up, debugging, and testing
Required Qualifications
BS/MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Experience with ARM multi-core development and inter-processor communication
Experience with a low-level RTOS such as FreeRTOS
Excellent C or C++ programming skills
Excellent problem solving and software/hardware debugging skills
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with architecture and development practices for safety-critical applications
Experience with secure bootloader development
Experience with automotive-specific RTOS implementations (QNX, AUTOSAR, OSEK, etc.)
Experience with Xilinx Socs and development ecosystem
Experience with build systems such as Bazel and Yocto
The base salary range for this position is $171,000-$273,000 per year. Auroras pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidates 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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