Senior Embedded Engineer

Please take a moment to review the job description below. If you are interested in applying, please reply so we can discuss it further. This is a contract position, and the rate is on W2 per hour only (No C2C). The interview process will be initiated as soon as possible. We are excited to hear back from you. Job Description: Role: Sr. Embedded Engineer - SoC Location: Onsite in Palo Alto, CA (with some flexibility) Duration: Long-term contract - open to converting to FTE as early as 8/31/25 Rate: $$ W2 per hour + Benefits We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. Our team focusses on providing software stack for Design Verification of the PCBAs & ECUs (Electronic Component Units) for current and next gen vehicle platforms (Autonomy, Infotainment, Vehicle Controls etc.) . You will be writing device drivers for the PCBA components, doing s/w prototypes for early "h/w + s/w co-designs". You will get a chance to work with some of the smartest minds in developing embedded h/w + s/w stack for this rapidly evolving EV industry. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field 7+ years' experience in Embedded Software Development Good understanding of Linux and/or RTOS fundamentals, Board Support Pkgs, kernel configuration, device driver interfaces, debugging tools etc. Good debugging skills with an ability to work across orgs/teams Experience using Lauterbach, Oscilloscope, JTAG, Flashing Tools etc. Good understanding of interface protocol stacks (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe), and board bring-up Experience with scripting language (Python, shell) Preferred Skills Knowledge of OS internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency, synchronization, storage) Knowledge of hypervisor, virtualization in automotive industry. Experience with ARM cores and architecture Experience in using electronic test equipment for debugging at the hardware level Experience with embedded toolchains (compilers, linkers, linker scripts) Responsibilities Work with h/w and s/w architects to collaborate on next gen platform architecture with various SoCs and the software stack. Design, develop and deploy embedded software on RTOS for board bring-up, verification, and debugging of automotive electronics. Collaborate across multiple disciplines to deliver quality code, debug complex problems, prioritize and get things done with a high level of efficiency and urgency. Ability to debug in real time across s/w and h/w stack to understand the real issue and provide solution, work and collaborate with multiple teams if needed. Ability to crisply communicate with peers, stakeholders, customers, technical leaders and OEMs/ODMs.