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Aurora Innovation

Embedded Firmware Engineer I – Security

Aurora Innovation, Mountain View, California, us, 94039

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Overview 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 Embedded Firmware Engineer I.

Responsibilities

Design, prototype, build, and test production embedded vehicle firmware with a focus on security.

Evaluate, implement, test, and optimize secure applications in a real-time operating system environment.

Work with software, hardware and security engineers throughout the lifecycle of the product – from device bring-up to manufacturing and deployment, ensuring security from design to deployment.

Work with test engineers and platform engineers in developing testing frameworks and harnesses at the unit, integration, and system levels, including security testing.

Develop a deep understanding of functional safety and security concepts relevant to autonomous vehicles, including standards like ISO 21434 and ISO 26262.

Required Qualifications

Basic knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals to support low-level debugging.

Expert level knowledge of C or C++ programming; other languages and skills also valuable.

Prior project work in Secure Boot, Firmware Encryption and Update mechanism.

Knowledge in automotive security topics such as SecOC, UDS, and TPM 2.0 for ECU security.

Familiarity with electronics test equipment and hardware debugging (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc).

Bachelors or higher degree in EE or CS or CE or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with mBedTLS integration, device attestation, and key provisioning during manufacturing.

Proficient in C/C++, and Embedded Linux with real-time debugging and secure driver development.

Knowledge of S32 NXP, Nvidia SoC processors and ARM trusted boot

Experience with time synchronization protocols such as PTP.

Experience with RTOS environments, especially FreeRTOS/SafeRTOS.

Compensation 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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