Lead embedded Software Engineer (Board Bring Up

Position: Lead embedded Software Engineer (Board Bring Up)
# Lead embedded Software Engineer (Board Bring Up)
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* Permanent* Experienced Professionals
* Software Engineering
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** Location
* * Palo Alto, California##
** About the job you’re considering:
** We are looking for a Senior/Lead Embedded Software Engineer to drive the iRDK bring-up and platform enablement on Media Tek C-X1 SoC platforms. In this highly visible technical leadership role, you will own the end-to-end bring-up effort from Evaluation Kit (EVK) through custom iRDK hardware platforms, serving as the primary technical interface with Media Tek and cross-functional engineering teams. You will play a critical role in defining system architecture, accelerating platform readiness, and ensuring successful product delivery##
** Your Role:
*** Lead the technical execution of iRDK bring-up activities on Media Tek C-X1 platforms.
* Own the platform development lifecycle from EVK validation through custom board integration and production readiness.
* Serve as the primary technical point of contact with Media Tek for SoC enablement, escalations, and issue resolution.
* Drive BSP development, board bring-up, kernel integration, and system-level debugging activities.
* Collaborate with hardware, software, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless platform integration.
* Debug and resolve complex boot, driver, kernel, and hardware/software interaction issues.
* Enable and optimize Linux-based embedded platforms, including boot loader and kernel customization.
* Define bring-up plans, track technical milestones, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
* Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership on embedded software best practices.
* Support productization efforts, ensuring scalability, performance, stability, and maintainability of the platform.
* Work closely with SoC vendors and external partners to accelerate issue resolution and technology adoption##
** Your

Skills and Experience:

*** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
* 10+ years' embedded SW experience; 5+ years in a staff or lead role
* Direct hands-on experience with Mediatek SoC platforms (C-X1, MT8xxx series, or equivalent)
* Proven track record leading ECU/SoC bringup programs end-to-end
* Strong BSP and kernel bring-up expertise (Linux, U-Boot or equivalent boot loader)
* C/C++, Python/Rust; hardware debug tools (Lauterbach, JTAG, oscilloscope)
* Excellent cross-team communication; experience working directly with SoC vendors

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $73,150- $174,000

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Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

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** Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time…