Job Description
Who We Are 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. 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
Embedded Software Engineer. We’re searching for a Firmware Engineer to join our Embedded Software 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 - Help with board bring up activities
- Using the reference design and SDK documentation, build DRIVE OS, and configure hypervisors.
- Understand power up sequence, secure boot process and implement FW updates
- Implement manufacturing tests, diagnostics and benchmarking firmware
- Develop, debug and configure device drivers for SoC peripherals
- Support frameworks, networking and middleware software development
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in embedded software development, for Nvidia SoCs such as Orin or /Thor, or embedded Linux.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
- Knowledge of Linux, Yocto, kernel, and driver development.
Desirable knowledge - Experience with Nvidia DRIVE OS and Drive Works.
- Basic knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals to support low-level debugging.
- Prior project work in embedded systems, such as board bring-up, Secure Boot, Firmware Encryption, or Update mechanisms.
- Familiarity with electronics test equipment and hardware debugging (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc).
- Experience with RTOS environments, especially FreeRTOS/SafeRTOS.
The base salary range for this position is $116,000 - $174,000 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 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 safety At 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 inclusion Aurora 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.
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Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, 3 days per week