Software Engineer

Aurora Mission, Inc.
Mountain View, CA, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$212,000.0 - $307,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Data Analysis C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Data Centers Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Python (Programming Language) MATLAB Machine Learning OpenShift Performance Tuning Software Prototyping Release Management
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Signal Processing Software Requirements Analysis Software Systems SQL Databases System Testing Software Vulnerability Management Digital Access Carrier System Application Specific Integrated Circuits Low Latency Hardware Acceleration Microservices

Job description

We’re searching for a Senior Staff Signal Processing Engineer to help build the next generation of advanced lidar. This role seeks a subject matter expert to lead the development, testing and implementation of DSP algorithms, pipelines and development tools from simulation through to custom silicon, offering the opportunity to lead architectural strategy through close collaboration with photonics, R&D, and electrical engineering teams., * Architect Core DSP Pipelines: Lead the algorithmic strategy, modeling, and architectural implementation of end-to-end signal processing pipelines for next-generation coherent lidar systems.

  • Optimize for Hardware Execution: Translate high-level mathematical models into compute-optimized architectures, targeting modern embedded platforms (FPGAs/SIMD) and guiding the hardware specification for future custom silicon (ASIC).
  • Bridge Physics and Hardware: Partner closely with photonics, optical R&D, and electrical engineering teams to map physical optical properties and system noise dynamics into practical digital processing algorithms and system requirements.
  • Build Simulation & Tooling Environments: Develop scalable, first-principles simulation frameworks and prototyping tools to validate algorithms prior to silicon bring-up and evaluate key trade-offs between performance, power, and area.
  • Verification and Bring-Up: Drive the testing, verification, and performance tuning of DSP IP across simulation, hardware emulation targets, initial ASIC silicon bring-up, and real-world system testing., 75K-150K Annually Junior 75K-150K Annually Junior Machine Learning * Payments * Security * Software * Financial Services Develops, tests, deploys, maintains, and debugs software across the full project lifecycle. Translates business requirements into technical designs, supports production systems, documents solutions, estimates development tasks, collaborates with teammates, and mentors newer developers. The role requires application architecture, SDLC, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience using Java, .NET, and/or Delphi, with Delphi preferred. Top Skills: .NetDelphiJava PNC Bank

Senior Software Engineer

2 Hours Ago Remote or Hybrid USA Senior level Senior level Machine Learning * Payments * Security * Software * Financial Services Designs, develops, tests, deploys, maintains, and debugs software solutions. Leads complex technical initiatives, Java microservices and API integration, OpenShift deployments, server and database administration, release management, production support, vulnerability remediation, incident resolution, and vendor coordination. Supports remote deposit platforms while managing application resiliency, security compliance, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Top Skills: AgileAPIsCandescent Remote Deposit/CaptureCloud-Native ArchitecturesConnect:DirectContainerizationDevOpsJavaLinuxMicroservicesMicrosoft Sql ServerOpenshift Container PlatformPowershellPythonSdlcShell ScriptingWindows Server PNC Bank

Requirements

  • Education & Experience: BSc, MSc or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field, paired with 10+ years of relevant industry experience in advanced DSP design.
  • Advanced Mathematical & DSP Foundation: Expert-level mastery of foundational and advanced signal processing mathematics (e.g., spectral estimation, filtering, phase recovery, modulation/demodulation, detection theory and noise mitigation).
  • Relevant Cross-Industry Expertise: Proven track record applying advanced DSP principles within signal-dense domains such as modern radar systems, optical or RF telecommunications, or computational physics.
  • Embedded Hardware Targeting: Demonstrated experience mapping and optimizing high-throughput algorithms onto hardware architectures with tight latency, bandwidth, and compute constraints (FPGAs, SoC/SIMD vector engines, and/or ASICs).
  • High-Level Modeling Skills: Expert proficiency in Python, C/C++, or MATLAB for modeling, simulation, algorithmic verification, and data analysis., * High Speed Mixed Signal Integration: Familiarity with high-speed optical/RF front-ends, ADCs/DACs, and the associated digital impairment compensation techniques.
  • ASIC Transition Experience: Hands on experience taking complex DSP algorithms from FPGA/SIMD prototyping platforms to custom silicon (ASIC microarchitecture specification, fixed-point optimization, and silicon validation).
  • Physics-Based System Modeling: Experience building first-principles models of physical wave propagation, optical coherent detection, RF/optical channel dynamics, or sensor front-end hardware non-idealities.
  • Vector & SIMD Optimization: Background writing low-level, compute-optimized code for SIMD architectures, vector engines, or modern DSP hardware accelerators.

For roles based in Mountain View, CA: The salary range for this position is $212,000 - $307,000 per year.

For roles based in Louisville, CO or Bozeman, MT: The salary range for this position is $191,000 - $277,000 per year.

Benefits & conditions

136K-252K Annually Senior level 136K-252K Annually Senior level Machine Learning * Payments * Security * Software * Financial Services Leads enterprise infrastructure services across data center, compute, storage, networking, cloud, and hybrid environments. Oversees multiple teams, infrastructure strategy, modernization, capacity planning, architecture, lifecycle management, incident response, patching, security, risk, budgets, vendors, and executive communications. Drives transformation toward automated, software-defined platforms while developing management talent and ensuring reliable, secure infrastructure operations. Top Skills: Cloud ComputingCompute InfrastructureContainersData Center InfrastructureHybrid CloudInfrastructure As CodeIt Service ManagementNetwork InfrastructurePlatform EngineeringStorage Infrastructure

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About the company

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.

What we are looking for

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., 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.

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