Embedded Software Engineer I

Aurora Innovation • Mountain View, CA

9h • $116,000 - $174,000

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level