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Role Overview

Confidential client is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join an infotainment & connectivity platform team in San Jose, CA (onsite). This is a contractor role focused on embedded Linux/BSP/kernel bring-up, ECU/SoC bring-up, debugging, and collaboration with hardware and SoC vendors to deliver production-quality platform software.

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Key Responsibilities

• Work with existing embedded software codebases, CI/build pipelines, and regression testing processes to maintain and extend platform features.
• Perform ECU/SoC bring-up, board support package (BSP) and Linux kernel bring-up, and U-Boot or equivalent bootloader work.
• Debug hardware-software interactions using tools like Lauterbach, JTAG, oscilloscopes, and other lab equipment.
• Collaborate with hardware, architecture, firmware, and software teams to troubleshoot complex platform issues and reach technical milestones.
• Support software validation and regression testing for infotainment and connectivity subsystems.
• Integrate and validate SoC vendor SDKs and toolchains; coordinate with SoC vendors during root-cause analysis.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional embedded software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Qualcomm or similar infotainment SoC platforms and SoC/ECU bring-up.
• Strong expertise in BSP and Linux kernel bring-up, bootloader (U-Boot) integration, and low-level device bring-up.
• Proficiency in C/C++; experience with Python (or Rust) for tooling and automation.
• Experience with hardware debugging tools (Lauterbach, JTAG, oscilloscopes) and interpreting hardware schematics.
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills; experience working directly with SoC vendors.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive-grade SoCs and infotainment platforms.
• Familiarity with Qualcomm SDKs, toolchains, and platform bring-up workflows.
• Exposure to hypervisor-based platforms or virtualization for embedded systems.
• Awareness of ISO 26262 or functional safety processes is a plus.

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Compensation & Logistics

• Employment type: CONTRACTOR (onsite).
• Location: San Jose, CA — on-site work required per client lab/team needs.
• Pay range (from source): $65.00—$70.00 per hour (USD). This range is provided by the confidential client and complies with applicable pay-transparency rules for California.

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What You'll Bring / Skills & Tools

• Embedded Linux, BSP, kernel debugging and bring-up experience.
• ECU/SoC bring-up lifecycle familiarity.
• Proficiency with C/C++ and scripting for build/automation (Python preferred).
• Experience using Lauterbach, JTAG, oscilloscopes, and other hardware debug tooling.
• Ability to work onsite in San Jose, CA and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

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Contractor Details & Timeline

• This is a contract engagement. Duration and start date will be shared by the confidential client during the interview process.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; confidential client will comply with applicable employment eligibility verification requirements.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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