

Aware, Inc. is a 120-person publicly held company based in Bedford, Massachusetts. Aware has three main businesses. First, it is a worldwide leader in the development and marketing of intellectual property for broadband communications. Aware licenses its StratiPHY™ DSL products to semiconductor manufacturers that build integrated circuits for telecom equipment. Second, Aware's Test and Diagnostics modules and software products are used by equipment and phone companies to provision DSL circuits. Finally, Aware’s Biometrics and Image Compression software products enable integrators and government agencies to optimize and transport biometric images according to international standards.
Aware is an innovative, fun place to work which offers excellent career growth opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package including vacation days, medical, dental and life insurance, company-matching 401k, an employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and an on-site fitness facility. Aware is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Following please find the open positions at Aware. Instructions to submit candidates for consideration are included in each job description. Click on the job title to view full job description below.
DSL
Imaging & Biometrics
DSP Engineer
Aware seeks a qualified candidate for the position of DSP Engineer to develop C and assembly firmware for Aware's DSL solutions for high-speed wireline communications.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities cover design/develop/implement/test xDSL modem software on DSP chips, diagnostic code for xDSL module, modem command and control, error/status monitoring, and equalization techniques.
Requirements
- PhD in EE or equiv (in alternative, will accept MS and 2 yrs. in communications systems engineering)
- Knowledge of C/C++, Assembly and communications/signal processing
The DSP Engineer will join Aware's team of engineers at its headquarters in Bedford, MA.
All qualified candidates must submit cover letter and resume to: jobsKR2009@aware.com.
NOTE: Please include “Aware: DSP Engineer" in the subject line.

Software Engineer
Aware seeks qualified candidates for the position of Software Engineer to join its team of software engineers at its headquarters in Bedford, MA. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated experienced software engineer with understanding of image processing and commercial software development.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include to serve on team developing commercial-grade software for existing/new products, including develop software product engineering specifications, design/implement APIs, develop testing/release procedure, and provide custom system integration support.
Requirements
- MS in Comp Sci, Elect Eng or equiv.
- 1 year of experience developing multi-tier Java/J2EE application .
- Working knowledge of signal/image processing with algorithmic implementation, object oriented design/development, web design frameworks, UML, SQL/SQL Server and we UI technologies.
All qualified candidates may submit cover letter and resume to: jobsKR2009@aware.com
NOTE: Please include “Aware: Software Engineer" in the subject line.

Imaging Scientist
Aware seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Imaging Scientist to join its team at its headquarters in Bedford, MA.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include implementing algorithm research into commercial-quality software, with focus on biometric applications including image processing and pattern classification; assist in managing research, product development, and customer support; lead identification of new areas/product components for R&D.
Requirements
- Masters in Math, Comp Sci, Elect Eng or equiv.
- 2 year of experience in a professional position using facial image algorithm development/implementation .
All qualified candidates may submit cover letter and resume to: jobsKR2009@aware.com
NOTE: Please include “Aware: Imaging Scientist" in the subject line.

Software Test Engineer
Aware seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Software Test Engineer to join its team of software engineers at its headquarters in Bedford, MA.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include: create software test plans from functional/design requirements; develop/implement automation of unit testing; execute integration test cases; execute performance/load testing; manage source control/release procedures; create installers for Solaris/Windows environments; and software development of test tools in Java and/or .Net environment.
Requirements
- BS in Comp Sci, Elect Eng or equiv.
- 1 year of experience in software development/testing.
- Working knowledge of C/C++, >NET, Java, Solaris, Windows and LINUX/UNIX.
All qualified candidates may submit cover letter and resume to: jobsKR2009@aware.com
NOTE: Please include “Aware: Software Test Engineer" in the subject line.
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