BSW Embedded Engineer

Mountain View, CA, United States (On-site)

Contract (5 months 12 days)

Published 8 days ago

technical documentation

ethernet

C, C++, FreeRTOS

performance tuning

HW/SW Integration

validation

HAL Development

embedded software development

We are seeking a Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer with strong experience in QNX and/or Android device driver development, board bring-up, and low-level hardware integration on Automotive IVI and Connectivity ECUs. This role focuses on platform enablement, driver development for multimedia/connectivity subsystems, complex HW/SW debug, and production-readiness support through DV and end-of-line phases.

% of Time Responsibility
:

35% Platform Bring-Up & Device Driver Development:

Lead board bring-up activities on Qualcomm SoC-based IVI / connectivity platforms

Develop and debug kernel/device drivers and BSP components (QNX or Android/Linux)

Enable core subsystems (boot chain, clocks/resets, storage, power sequencing) needed for platform readiness

Collaborate with HW teams on schematic/DT review and interface validation

25% Hardware–Software Integration & Debugging:

Debug complex HW/SW interaction issues across drivers, firmware, and peripherals

Perform root-cause analysis using tracing/logging and lab instrumentation; drive issues to closure

Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve platform defects and unblock integration

10% Cross-ECU Coordination & Platform Services:

Support integration topics spanning IVI ECU and connectivity/MCU components (e.g., power and wake coordination)

Define and document low-level interfaces, assumptions, and bring-up checklists to improve repeatability

20% Production Readiness & Validation Support:

Support DV/PV and manufacturing readiness (flashing, diagnostics hooks, stability fixes, performance tuning)

Improve observability and robustness (error handling, watchdogs, recovery paths) for production deployments

Provide on-site/remote support during critical integration builds and validation events as needed

10% Technical Leadership & Best Practices:

Mentor engineers and contribute to design/code reviews with an emphasis on quality and maintainability

Drive best practices for driver architecture, testing strategies, and documentation

Continuously improve bring-up workflows, tooling, and automation where applicable.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience

Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills for complex embedded systems

Clear written and verbal communication; able to align across hardware, software, and validation teams

Collaborative mindset; effective in cross-functional and cross-company environments

Ownership-driven execution with a high bar for code quality, documentation, and reviews

Ability to mentor engineers and establish best practices for bring-up and debugging

10+ years of embedded software development experience

Strong experience in QNX (7.1/8.0) or Android BSP / Linux kernel development

Hands‑on experience with Qualcomm automotive SoCs (e.g., SA8155P, SA8255P, or similar)

Experience developing and debugging kernel drivers and/or HAL layers (C/C++)

Board bring‑up experience including bootloaders, device trees, and low‑level initialization

Deep understanding of interrupts, DMA, memory mapping, clocks/resets, and power management

Strong hardware debug skills using logs, tracing, and lab tools (e.g., JTAG)

Master’s degree in a related technical field

Experience with multimedia subsystems (audio, display, camera) and/or connectivity (USB, Ethernet, BT/Wi‑Fi)

Experience supporting DV, PV, and EOL / manufacturing phases

Familiarity with NXP S32K microcontrollers and cross‑ECU power coordination

Experience with FreeRTOS or microcontrollers

Safety awareness: familiarity with ISO 26262 concepts

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $39.30/hour - $61.40/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of…