Luminar is a global automotive technology company ushering in a new era of vehicle safety and autonomy. For the past decade, Luminar has built an advanced hardware and software/AI platform to enable its more than 50 industry partners, including the majority of global automotive OEMs. From consumer vehicle programs with Volvo Cars and Mercedes-Benz to technology partnerships including NVIDIA and Mobileye, Luminar is poised to be the first automotive technology company to enable next-generation safety and autonomous capabilities for global production vehicles. For more information please visit www.luminartech.com. Team Overview

The Senior Staff Embedded Engineer is a member of the Advanced Development Organization, responsible for embedded system solutions for the next generation lidar sensor. The candidate will be on-site and responsible for designing state-of-the-art circuits, testing, and system integration. In this role, you will be responsible for electrical systems ideation, design, implementation, modeling, and support volume ramp-up.  

Responsibilities

• Deliver next-generation, best-in-class embedded systems concepts and solutions for Luminar’s LiDAR products.
• Lead, mentor and collaborate with a world-class, highly skilled and capable embedded systems engineering team. Provide opportunities for team members’ professional growth and development.  
• Drive solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable next-generation best-in-class LiDAR products. 
• Facilitate and participate in the invention process both for embedded systems as well as algorithm solutions which enable next-generation best-in-class LiDAR products. 
• Manage project priorities and scope to meet schedule. Collaborate with other highly skilled embedded and algorithm teams within the company to deliver solutions. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering or related degree
• 10+ years of working experience on embedded systems development  
• 5+ years of working experience with FPGA/SoC development  
• Working experience with task management and common project management tools 
• Working experience with SoC devices including but not limited to Xilinx SoC  
• Working experience with digital signal processing algorithms and their deployment in Embedded Systems/FPGA 
• Familiar with several programming languages (C/C++, Python, Matlab) 
• Working knowledge of servo control theory and algorithms 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD Degree in related engineering field 
• Experience with LiDAR or otherwise Optomechanical Systems / APD’s / Lasers / TEC’s 
• Responsible for architecting and developing (hdl/c) for SoC-based embedded systems using Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ SoCs  
• Experience with Xilinx RFSoC Devices 
• Familiar with Verilog and VHDL 
• Experience with developing and deploying Digital Signal Processing Algorithms in embedded systems 
• Experience with developing and delivering servo-mechanical control systems via embedded systems 
• Experience collaborating in ASIC development and/or developing RTL for ASIC 
• Experience with common dev-ops and developer tools (Git/Jira/Docker/Static Analysis/Linting) 

 

Luminar is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We will make a reasonable accommodation for any qualified applicant with a disability, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation and that the accommodation would not impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please let us know if you believe you require reasonable accommodation, or if you would like assistance to complete an application or to participate in an interview at the company.

 

At Luminar, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays a base between $140,000 and $190,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. You will also be eligible to receive other benefits including: equity in the form of restricted stock unit awards, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life and disability benefits, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement for formal education related to advancing your career at Luminar. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire and schedule type.

*Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.