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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.

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 Senior Staff Systems Engineer, LiDAR.

In this role, you will

Evaluate, characterize and tune Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) devices
Perform system-level and sub-component tradeoff analysis
Analyze system-level issues through collaboration with HW and SW teams to understand factors affecting the system performance in real-world scenarios
Define validation procedures for new component and product variants
Interface and manage technical direction of external vendors and contractors for LiDAR components, and modules
Prepare and present technical reports for management
Partner with multiple functions including: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Firmware Engineering, Validation & Verification, Reliability, Product Integration, Manufacturing, Hardware Safety Engineering, Program Managers, and Global Supply Management (GSM)

Required Qualifications

MS in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics (or equivalent experience)
Familiarity with the theory and operation Single-Photon Avalanche Dioides
4+ years of industry experience in sensor systems
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.
Prior experience with complex, multi-domain systems
Strong organizational abilities to drive and manage requirements end to end
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working with contract manufacturers
In-office, based at the Mountain View, CA office, 3+ days per week, 5 days encouraged
Ability to travel 15% domestically (majority) and internationally (occasional)

Desirable Qualifications

Ph.D. (or equivalent).
Automotive systems experience
Familiarity with end-to-end product development of directly relevant systems, especially LiDAR systems
Familiarity with embedded systems and signal processing (DSP, FPGAs)
5+ years of relevant industry expertise
Familiarity with system engineering processes and best practices

The base salary range for this position is $212,000-$340,000 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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Working at Aurora
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.

Our commitment to inclusion

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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Senior Staff Systems Engineer, LiDAR

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