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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** SIMA, LLC
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $203,800.0 - $315,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Debian Linux, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Firmware, Hypervisor, Linux System Administration, PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, Subsystems, USB, Yocto, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, EMMC, Docker
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/a10f528d-1e50-4cd8-adfb-6d758ab9e413/principal-software-engineer-embedded-linux-ai

## About the Role

* BS/MS in computer science with minimum 10 years of experience
 * Hands-on experience developing firmware, boot code and SW using high performance 64 bit Arm processors
 * Hands-on experience developing drivers for SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI, Ethernet, eMMC
 * Experience in working with silicon teams for pre-silicon verification, post-silicon bring-up and troubleshooting required
 * Development experience with Embedded Linux (e.g. Yocto), Debian Linux and embedded RTOS (e.g. QNX) experience is highly desirable
 * Experience with Docker and Hypervisors is highly desirable
 * Experience of leveraging and developing on top of Open source software frameworks is highly desirable
 * Good proficiency with C/C++
 * Proven track record and experience building and delivering complex SW products

## Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Principal Software Engineer, Embedded Linux Job Location: San Jose, CA (This position requires a full-time, on-site presence in our San Jose, CA office) Job ID: AI2524 Description The SoC software team is responsible for creating the SDK for SiMa.ai's MLSoC product line. This includes developing/porting OS, boot SW, device drivers, run time environment for multiple CPU subsystems that are part of SiMa.ai's MLSoC( ), developing embedded Linux based applications and APIs for enabling end2end customer application flow utilizing different IO subsystems that are part of MLSoC. Responsibilities: We are looking for a seasoned software engineer who has experience developing OS device drivers, boot SW and key test applications in a Linux embedded environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in a high-performance team and has partnered with cross functional teams across multiple geographies. Key responsibilities include (but not limited
to):

 * Leverage IP SW from Synopsys and ARM and integrate into MLSoC SW environment
 * Develop drivers for peripheral devices including Low and High speed interfaces for Linux
 * Develop drivers and support for Docker and Hypervisor environments
 * Test and verify Linux drivers and environment with Chip Virtualizers and Zebu emulators
 * Hardware communication between multiple heterogeneous cores
 * Configure Linux environments for different reference boards
 * Modify and perform Yocto and eLxr/Debian builds for new functionality
 * Provide SW to support HW MLSoC test validation team


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