BSW Embedded Engineer

Mountain View, CA, United States (On-site) Contract (5 months 12 days) Published 16 hours ago technical documentation ethernet C, C++, FreeRTOS performance tuning HW/SW Integration validation HAL Development embedded software development Debugging Skills, 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

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., * 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)

Optional Skills:

• Master’s degree in a related technical field
• Experience in automotive IVI / digital cockpit systems
• 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

$39.30 - $61.40 an hour - Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, 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.