Senior Staff DSP Engineer, LiDAR

AutoX is a global leader in self-driving car technology, driven by our mission to "Democratize Autonomy" and accelerate the advent of fully driverless cars. Our cutting-edge self-driving cars are designed to tackle the most complex and dynamic traffic environments, from bustling city streets to ever-changing urban landscapes. In 2020, we became the second company to secure a fully driverless passenger vehicle permit in California — a key milestone in autonomy. With a world-class team of engineers and R&D centers across the U.S. and beyond, AutoX continues to innovate.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

We’re seeking talented and self-motivated engineers to join our LiDAR and broader sensor team.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Locations:

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)
• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Responsibilities:

• Develop DSP algorithms for point cloud processing that target an embedded hardware platform such as a microcontroller, digital signal processor, or FPGA
• Understand and translate Matlab models to Verilog, HLS, C/C++ and OpenCL
• Develop embedded software components running on an RTOS
• Create test harnesses to verify algorithms
• Develop tools for verification and debug
• Create documentation for new algorithms
• Assist in development and integration of inter-processor communication (IPC) as part of a larger embedded system

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• 6 years of industry experience in embedded systems working on digital signal processing
• Solid foundation and experience using C and C++ in the embedded domain
• Experience using scripting or general-purpose programming language to solve problems
• First-hand expertise using an RTOS including definition and scheduling of tasks, integration of board support packages (BSPs), partitioning and use of memory, efficient utilization of I/O, and use and creation of device drivers
• General understanding of microcontroller peripherals including ADCs, DACs, Flash, EEPROM, timers, and watchdogs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience using HLS, Verilog, CUDA, or OpenCL
• Understanding of ethernet networking packet formats, including IP, TCP, UDP and VLAN tagging
• Development of signal processing or control systems algorithms targeted for an embedded system
• Experience working on optical systems, including lasers, photodiodes and cameras
• Experience working on high-speed data paths
• Knowledge of full lifecycle processes in safety-critical industries such as automotive, medical, or military with a particular interest in first-hand ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE experience

How to Apply:

• Send an email with your resume to careers@autox.ai with Job ID: 61

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