Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer

Who We Are

Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.

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 Firmware Engineer to join our Embedded team who create applications for the multitude of custom hardware devices designed by our electrical engineers. We employ (and sometimes define) state-of-the-art development techniques to create robust, reliable systems with amazing levels of safety and performance.

In this role, you will

• Architect and develop highly-reliable embedded firmware
• Develop low-level CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet devices
• Develop, debug, and test ethernet and CAN-based bootloaders
• Select, implement, and debug real-time operating systems applications
• Support hardware engineers with PCB bringup, debugging and testing

 Required Qualifications

• BS/MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of embedded firmware engineering experience
• NVIDIA bringup experience
• Knowledge of both high- and low-level communication protocols, from I2C and SPI to CAN and TCP/IP Protocols
• Experience with low-level RTOS such as FreeRTOS
• Excellent C or C++ programming, Python and software design skills; expertise in other languages welcome
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals to support low level debugging

 Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with PTP and other Time Sensitive Networking Protocols
• Experience with software development practices for safety critical systems
• Experience porting embedded OS to new microprocessor
• Experience with automotive specific RTOS implementations (QNX, AUTOSAR, OSEK, etc.)
• Experience with basic electronics test equipment, such as multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, and oscilloscopes

The base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $272,000 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.

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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 have offices in several locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration. Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way. Our Careers page provides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on our Blog. 

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