Embedded Software Engineer - Core OS
Develops highly reliable embedded software for next-generation vehicle platforms, integrating vendor components, implementing RTOS applications, and customizing Android middleware and HAL for production computers in automotive systems. Requires 3+ years embedded experience with C/C++ and low-level hardware interfaces.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop highly reliable embedded software
- Integrate vendor components into a common software framework, ensuring proper low-level communication (e.g., CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART etc.)
- Implement real-time operating system (RTOS) applications as required for the product
- Drive custom in-vehicle infotainment device solutions
- Implement best practices in embedded AOSP development, HAL customization, and Android middleware, including maintenance and security
- Develop and customize Linux-based Android services, embedded services, and Android applications for compatibility across various Android versions and devices
- Work with cross-functional teams to bring up custom software on new devices, productionize it, and manage the process for maintaining company products
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working on embedded devices
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong background in embedded software development using C/C++ and assembly languages
- Hands-on experience with Android Board Support Package (BSP), Android middleware, HAL customization and maintenance
- Advanced software debugging skills, with a strong focus on low-level hardware debugging to ensure full system operation, and debugging Android Native Crashes, system crashes, and Android middleware (Drivers, HAL, Libraries, Framework)
- Experience developing software for complex embedded systems and custom SoCs, with expertise in peripheral interfaces like UART, SPI, CSI-2, I2C, GPIO, USB, and PCIe
Nice to Haves
- Prior experience in developing on-vehicle technology
- Ability to work with safety-critical robotic systems with real-time constraints
- Proficiency in embedded systems testing, with experience enhancing automated test frameworks
- Experience in creating Android device builds to support Android system development, RTOS and middleware applications, and strong knowledge of writing, modifying, and maintaining Linux services under SELinux
- Proven ability to design, integrate, and deliver code into production environments within aggressive timelines
Compensation
Base salary range: $171,000 - $264,000 USD annually. Includes equity, comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, 401k match, learning/wellness stipends, and paid time off.
Skills
C++, C, Assembly, Android Bsp, Android Middleware, Hal, Rtos, Linux, Selinux, Can, Lin, I2C, Spi, Uart, Usb
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