Embedded Display Software Engineer

Title:
Embedded Display Software Engineer

Location:
Fremont CA

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain display drivers for Qualcomm Snapdragon-based AR/XR and wearable platforms.
• Develop and enhance Android/Linux kernel-space display drivers utilizing the DRM/KMS framework.
• Integrate and optimize display interfaces including MIPI DSI and QSPI for high-performance display subsystems.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, BSP, and application teams to support display bring-up and system integration.
• Debug and resolve display-related issues across software and hardware layers, including signal integrity, timing, and communication problems.
• Work closely with Android display framework components, including Surface Flinger, to ensure seamless display performance.
• Optimize display latency, power consumption, and thermal performance for wearable and AR form factors.
• Support display panel characterization, validation, and production deployment activities.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and MIPI protocol analyzers to identify and resolve hardware and interface issues.
• Contribute to architecture discussions, technical reviews, and the adoption of next-generation display technologies.
• Drive performance tuning and reliability improvements for low-latency AR/XR display pipelines.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development with a strong focus on display technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms, preferably AR1, XR2, or Snapdragon mobile processors.
• Expert knowledge of display communication protocols, particularly MIPI DSI and QSPI.
• Proven experience developing Android/Linux kernel-space drivers and working with DRM/KMS frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Android display architecture and Surface Flinger.
• Advanced programming skills in C and C++ for low-level embedded software development.
• Experience working in Linux and/or RTOS-based environments.
• Strong hardware debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a systematic debugging approach.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional engineering environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Qualcomm development tools such as QPST and QFIL.
• Familiarity with Micro-LED, Micro-OLED, and optical waveguide display technologies.
• Knowledge of power management and thermal optimization techniques for wearable devices.
• Experience with AR/XR rendering optimizations, including Asynchronous Time Warp (ATW) and Foveated Rendering.
• Prior experience in smart glasses, AR/VR/XR devices, or advanced display systems.