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For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.\nWhat we are looking for\nAurora 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.\nIn this role you will\nDefine and maintain the overall system architecture for complex hardware/software integrated products.\n\nTranslate product and market requirements into system-level specifications, functional decomposition, and architecture artifacts.\n\nConduct trade-off analyses incorporating performance, security, reliability, power, thermal, and cost considerations.\n\nSelect and recommend technologies for processors, memory, storage, networking, management controllers, and other core system elements.\n\nEstablish and enforce system interface standards and interoperability guidelines.\n\nLead architecture reviews and manage cross-domain technical risks.\n\nSupport engineering teams during design, validation and manufacturing readiness.\n\nMentor engineering staff in system-level thinking, architecture methods, and technical decision-making processes.\n\nRequired qualifications\nThis role requires a bachelor's or master's degree with a focus in electrical or computer engineering\n\n12+ years experience with proven ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and resolve integration challenges\n\nExpertise in system architecture, understanding of signal and power integrity, high speed signaling\n\nLead hardware/software co-design efforts to maximize performance per watt and overall system efficiency\n\nExpertise in multiple relevant domains: compute architecture, networking, power and thermal management, system security.\n\nFamiliarity with industry standards such as PCIe, Ethernet, GMSL, NVMe, CAN, I²C, SPI, and emerging protocols\n\nExperienced in producing architectural documentation, designing diagrams, compiling requirements matrices, and providing technical justifications.\n\nExcellent communication skills for interacting with technical & non-technical stakeholders\n\nDesirable qualifications\nExperience with driverless automotive systems, Lidar system architecture, and/or network design\n\nDeep understanding of AI/ML accelerators and energy efficient compute design\n\nBackground in performance modeling, cost optimization & workload driven architecture\n\nKnowledge of automotive requirements, safety framework (ISO26262) and qualification processes\n\nFPGA/ASIC Design experience\nFor roles based in Mountain View, CA: The salary range for this position is $197,000 - $285,000 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.\n\nWorking at Aurora\nAt 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.\nWe believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.\nOurCareers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.\nOur commitment to safety\nAt 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. 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