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# Embedded Software Engineer (DSP, Real-Time Systems...

- **Company:** Alten USA
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Advanced Linux Sound Architecture, BIOS, Code Composer Studio, Codecs, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Real-Time Operating Systems, Subsystems, Real Time Systems, Information Technology, Bare Metal
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gk8p2c

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

 * 5+ years' embedded SW; 5+ years focused on TI DSP platforms (C7xxx, C66x, or equivalent)

 * Strong RTOS expertise: TI SYS/BIOS, FreeRTOS, or equivalent real-time OS

 * Audio subsystem bring up: ALSA, audio HAL, codec integration (I2S, SoundWire)

 * Safety subsystem experience: lockstep, self-test libraries, FTTI modeling

 * C/C++ (bare-metal and RTOS), TI Code Composer Studio toolchain

 * Hardware debug: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG

Preferred Qualifications

 * Automotive domain experience (ADAS audio or infotainment)

 * ISO 26262 / ASIL-B or higher safety development

 * Experience with heterogeneous SoC platforms (main CPU + DSP co-processor)

 * TI Jacinto or TDA4x automotive SoC familiarity

## Description

* Lead bring up and integration of the DSP subsystem and safety processor on the infotainment dev kit platform

 * Own real-time audio pipeline: codec integration, audio HAL, latency characterization and validation

 * Integrate and validate safety subsystem: lockstep cores, safety monitors, FTTI analysis

 * Serve as primary technical interface with DSP firmware, tools, and support

 * Validate real-time performance and audio quality against Ok2Book acceptance criteria

 * Document DSP and audio subsystem bring-up state for program gate review


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