Senior Staff System Architect

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 197,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora is seeking a Senior Staff System Architect in Mountain View, CA to lead the hardware/software architecture for complex autonomous driving systems. You will define the system architecture, translate requirements into specifications, and guide cross-domain teams through design, validation and manufacturing readiness.

Required: 12+ years in electrical/computer engineering with expertise in PCIe, Ethernet, high-speed signaling, power/thermal management, and ISO26262 safety concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• 12+ years of experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives.
• Expertise in system architecture and high speed signaling.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall system architecture for complex hardware/software integrated products.
• Translate product and market requirements into system-level specifications and architecture artifacts.
• Conduct trade-off analyses considering performance, security, reliability, power, thermal, and cost.
• Select and recommend technologies for processors, memory, storage, networking, and core system elements.
• Establish and enforce system interface standards and interoperability guidelines.
• Lead architecture reviews and manage cross-domain technical risks.
• Support engineering teams during design, validation and manufacturing readiness.
• Mentor staff in system-level thinking and technical decision-making.

Skills

System architecture

Signal integrity

Power integrity

High speed signaling

Hardware/software co-design

Compute architecture

Networking

Power and thermal management

System security

PCIe

Ethernet

GMSL

CAN

I2C

SPI

AI/ML accelerators

Safety (ISO26262)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

Hardware & Embedded Engineering Mountain View, CA

Senior Staff System Architect

Who we are

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.

In this role you will

Define and maintain the overall system architecture for complex hardware/software integrated products.

Translate product and market requirements into system-level specifications, functional decomposition, and architecture artifacts.

Conduct trade-off analyses incorporating performance, security, reliability, power, thermal, and cost considerations.

Select and recommend technologies for processors, memory, storage, networking, management controllers, and other core system elements.

Establish and enforce system interface standards and interoperability guidelines.

Lead architecture reviews and manage cross-domain technical risks.

Support engineering teams during design, validation and manufacturing readiness.

Mentor engineering staff in system-level thinking, architecture methods, and technical decision-making processes.

Required qualifications

This role requires a bachelor's or master's degree with a focus in electrical or computer engineering

12+ years experience with proven ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and resolve integration challenges

Expertise in system architecture, understanding of signal and power integrity, high speed signaling

Lead hardware/software co-design efforts to maximize performance per watt and overall system efficiency

Expertise in multiple relevant domains: compute architecture, networking, power and thermal management, system security.

Familiarity with industry standards such as PCIe, Ethernet, GMSL, NVMe, CAN, I²C, SPI, and emerging protocols

Experienced in producing architectural documentation, designing diagrams, compiling requirements matrices, and providing technical justifications.

Excellent communication skills for interacting with technical & non-technical stakeholders

Experience with driverless automotive systems, Lidar system architecture, and/or network design

Deep understanding of AI/ML accelerators and energy efficient compute design

Background in performance modeling, cost optimization & workload driven architecture

Knowledge of automotive requirements, safety framework (ISO26262) and qualification processes

For 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.

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 [e-mail].

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