Job Title: Embedded Systems Engineer - Performance & Power Optimization

Responsibilities

• Perform deep-dive analysis and tuning of Linux/Android system software for performance and power optimization, including CPU governor settings, battery usage, and software stack profiling.
• Contribute to the early bring-up of new silicon and development boards, ensuring proper system functionality and identifying areas for optimization.
• Conduct hands-on testing of various use cases on development boards, measuring power consumption, performance metrics, and other relevant data.
• Analyze collected data to identify performance bottlenecks and power inefficiencies, proposing architectural or software-based solutions.
• Design and execute experiments for architectural analysis, providing insights into the impact of different hardware and software configurations.
• Collaborate closely with the software development team to implement and validate power optimization strategies.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience in system software engineering, focusing on performance and power optimization for Linux/Android embedded systems.
• Proven experience with CPU governor tuning, battery usage optimization, and software stack profiling.
• Solid background in embedded software development.
• Experience bringing up new boards and participating in early silicon bring-up phases.
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture, including concepts like frequency scaling and power rails.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Extensive experience with Android OS.
• Ability to conduct detailed hands-on testing, data collection, and in-depth analysis of results.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with validation, power automation, and electrical engineering teams.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to tune system parameters and perform architectural experiments.
• Experience in reviewing schematics.
• Familiarity with camera/audio/graphics Android SW stack.
  
  

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $137000.00 - $190000.00/yr.

Paid Time off/Vacation and Paid Holidays

401(k)

401(k) matching

Basic Life / AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Healthcare and Dependent Care

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Employee and Customer Referral Program

For position based in California and all other states (excluding Washington), we offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance. For positions based in Washington state, we offer long-term disability insurance only.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2025.

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