Staff Engineer; BSP, SDK, Linux Kernal

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Date: May 16, 2026

Location: San Jose, CA, US

Job Title: Staff Software Engineer (BSP/Diag/SDK)
Functional Area:Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream: Design - Software Engineering
Job Code: SEN-ENG-DSE
Job Band:10
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

What You'll Do:

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our product development, working on challenging and impactful rewarding projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Technical Solutions: Spearhead the design, development, and implementation of intricate technical solutions for complex x86 based appliance projects for data center and enterprise applications.
• Drive Software Development: Write, debug and maintain software across various languages (C/C++/Python) and software hierarchies (from firmware to application level), adhering to established development practices (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Analyze and Optimize: Review customer requirements, analyze trade-offs in complex systems, recommend optimal solutions, and develop comprehensive deployment strategies.
• Self Driven: Exhibits a proactive and engaged approach to all responsibilities, consistently taking the lead on new initiatives and contributing to a dynamic multi-site team environment.
• Foster Collaboration: Work within cross-functional teams with other developers, customers, and manufacturing engineers to ensure robust and high-quality product development, incorporating feedback for design enhancements.
• Build & Maintain: Design, develop, and analyze tests and test-automation suites, and provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements for existing systems and platforms.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer with a strong blend of technical expertise and leadership capabilities, demonstrated by:

• Project Management Expertise: The ability to manage and lead complex, multiple task engineering projects, understand and drive the technical aspects, and be able to debug/develop mitigation plans for barriers.
• Strong Communication & Collaboration: Excellent coaching, mentoring, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with a commitment to working effectively within teams and with stakeholders within and outside of the organization.
• Problem-Solving & Quality: A knack for creative problem-solving, along with familiarity with Quality & Lean methodologies, D/PFMEA, and 8D/Corrective Action is a plus.

Technical

Skills:

• Programming Languages: C, C++, Python
• Embedded Systems: Advanced hands‑on knowledge of x86-based Linux embedded systems/appliances
• Board Support Packages (BSPs): Expertise in developing and working with BSPs
• Diagnostics: Solid understanding and experience in specifying and developing diagnostic applications
• Software Development Kits (SDKs): Proficient in utilizing SDK for AI Accelerators, Network Processing Units (NPU) and Embedded platforms

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

• 10 to 15 years

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Salary Range: $128,607 - $200,520k Annually

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law). At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.

Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.