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Embedded Software Engineer I

Aurora
Mountain View, California
Full Time
Posted February 6, 2026
$116k - $174k
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Job Description

The Embedded Software Engineer at Aurora will develop, debug, and configure firmware and device drivers for custom hardware devices used in self-driving vehicle systems, focusing on safety, performance, and reliability in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with board bring-up activities and hardware initialization
  • Build and configure DRIVE OS and hypervisors using reference design and SDK documentation
  • Implement firmware updates, secure boot processes, and power-up sequences
  • Develop, debug, and configure device drivers for SoC peripherals
  • Support frameworks, networking, and middleware software development
  • Conduct manufacturing tests, diagnostics, and firmware benchmarking

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 programming languages.
  • Knowledge of Linux, Yocto, kernel, and driver development.
  • Ability to help with board bring-up activities using reference design and SDK documentation.
  • Experience in building DRIVE OS and configuring hypervisors.
  • Understanding of power-up sequence, secure boot process, and implementation of firmware updates.
  • Experience in implementing manufacturing tests, diagnostics, and benchmarking firmware.
  • Ability to develop, debug, and configure device drivers for SoC peripherals.
  • Support frameworks, networking, and middleware software development.
  • Experience with embedded systems projects such as board bring-up, Secure Boot, Firmware Encryption, or Update mechanisms.
  • Familiarity with electronics test equipment and hardware debugging tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range: 116,000 - 174,000 per year
Hybrid work environment with in-office presence at least 3 days per week
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits (unspecified)

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