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 an FPGA Developer to join our Embedded Software organization.

In this role, you will

• Work through the embedded system design process for LiDAR and Camera systems at various phases of the embedded systems design process
• Perform FPGA development including HDL development, simulation, high-speed digital design, algorithm development, verification, synthesis, and timing analysis
• Develop embedded software including high-level system architecture and integration of hardware interfaces such as programmable logic hardware interfaces
• Perform hands-on work using laboratory tools for board bring-up and troubleshooting
• Collaborate on writing internal specifications related to system architecture
• Participate in peer review and integration of embedded system design work using industry tools

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) development experience including HDL code development, simulation, test bench development, synthesis, and timing analysis
• Highly proficient in HDLs such as VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog
• Embedded software development experience in different domains such as processors, microprocessors (hard and soft), and microcontrollers
• Strong embedded system development experience in a microprocessor and FPGA based mixed signal environment such as the Xilinx Zynq platform or comparable platforms as Intel Arria
• Expertise with a vendor tool chain such as Xilinx Vivado or comparable / complementary platforms for FPGA development or embedded software development
• Experience using a range of laboratory tools to verify board functionality including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, digital multimeter, function generators, or network analyzers 

Desirable Qualifications

• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience in processor or FPGA-based designs
• Proven ability to rapidly prototype algorithmic designs (e.g. control systems, DSP) using technologies such as MATLAB
• History of using best practices with version control technologies such as git
• Design work utilizing serializer / deserializer (SERDES) technology for high speed digital designs such as PCIe, 1Gbps / 10Gbps Ethernet, D-PHY, or M-PHY
• General Purpose Programming Language Experience such as Python or C#
• Linux Experience
• Highly proficient in either C or C++
• Any level may apply

The base salary range for this position is $163,000 - $235,000 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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