Embedded Software Infotainment Engineer

Embedded Software Infotainment Engineer

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The Senior Staff Embedded Software Infotainment Engineer will design, develop, and deliver low-level embedded software for high-performance automotive infotainment (IVI) platforms built on Qualcomm SoCs. This role focuses on device driver development, board bring-up, and deep hardware–software integration, enabling core subsystems such as display, audio, camera, and connectivity.

This position requires a highly hands-on engineer with strong experience in QNX and/or Android BSP/Linux kernel development, capable of writing drivers from scratch, debugging complex system issues, and bringing up full platforms in collaboration with hardware teams and vendors.

Embedded Software Development

• Design and implement base software components including BSP, bootloaders, OS services, and low-level drivers (QNX/Android/Linux)
• Lead board bring-up activities on Qualcomm SoC-based IVI platforms (8155/8255 or similar)
• Develop and debug device drivers and HAL layers (C/C++) for multimedia and connectivity subsystems
• Enable core platform functionality including boot chain, clocks/resets, memory, storage, and power sequencing
• Support multi-display bring-up (Android/QNX) including serializer/deserializer integration
• Work closely with hardware teams on schematic review, interface validation, and system debugging
• Perform deep HW/SW integration and root cause analysis using logs, tracing, and lab tools (JTAG, etc.)
• Collaborate with SoC vendors and third-party suppliers (Qualcomm, NXP, peripheral vendors) for integration and issue resolution
• Contribute to diagnostics, validation hooks, and system observability for production readiness
• Support DV, PV, and manufacturing readiness including flashing, debugging, and performance tuning
• Improve software quality through testing strategies, automation, and code reviews
• Mentor engineers and drive best practices for driver development, bring-up workflows, and debugging methodologies

Operational Management

• Coordinate with hardware, validation, and manufacturing teams during bring-up and integration phases
• Support cross-ECU coordination (IVI + MCU systems) including power, wake, and peripheral enablement
• Identify risks in hardware/software interaction and proactively drive resolution
• Ensure compliance with automotive development processes and support production deployment
• Provide support during critical integration builds and validation events (may require off-hours support)

General Skills:

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills for complex embedded systems
• Clear communication across hardware, software, and validation teams
• Collaborative and effective in cross-functional environments
• Ownership-driven with high standards for code quality, documentation, and reviews
• Strong time management and attention to detail

Required Specialized Skills:

• 8+ years of embedded software development experience
• Strong experience with:
• QNX (7.1/8.0) OR Android BSP / Embedded Linux
• Linux kernel and BSP development
• Hands-on experience with:
• Device driver / kernel / HAL development (C/C++)
• Qualcomm automotive SoCs (SA8155P, SA8255P or similar)
• Board bring-up (bootloaders, device tree, low-level initialization)
• Deep understanding of:
• Interrupts, DMA, memory mapping
• Clocks/resets, power management
• Hardware debugging (logs, tracing, JTAG, lab tools)
• Experience with:
• Multimedia subsystems (display, audio, camera)
• Connectivity (USB, Ethernet, BT/Wi-Fi)
• Hardware/software integration and debugging
• Must be able to:
• Write drivers from scratch (not just configure existing ones)
• Work closely with hardware and vendors to enable full system functionality

Desired Skills:

• Automotive IVI / digital cockpit experience
• DV / PV / EOL / manufacturing support experience
• Experience with NXP microcontrollers (S32K) and cross-ECU coordination
• FreeRTOS or MCU experience
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 (functional safety concepts)
• Consumer electronics or multi-display system experience
• Rapid prototyping and validation experience

Workplace Flexibility:

• Hybrid work model
• Occasional travel (<15%, including international travel)
• May require off-hours support during bring-up, integration, or validation phases

Years of Relevant Experience :

• 10+ years of embedded software / BSW development

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Desired Education :

• Master’s degree in a related technical field