About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Software Development.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain system software for ARM Trusted Firmware stacks (e.g., Hafnium, TF‑A, RMM).
• Work on next‑generation CPU architectures that power Tegra platforms and other SOCs.
• Collaborate with upstream open‑source communities to develop software for ARM technologies (Confidential Compute, PSCI, FFA, RMI).
• Diagnose and solve complex issues around power, performance, and security within the Trusted Firmware stack.
• Run architectural explorations, feasibility studies, safety evaluations, and CPU performance analyses.
• Perform bring‑up and development activities for next‑generation Tegra SOC hardware and systems.
• Implement high‑performance low‑level device drivers and move designs from spec to productization.
• Participate in design reviews, write clear architecture documents, and deliver production‑quality code.

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What We Need To See

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field — or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with embedded systems and device driver development.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++.
• Solid understanding of OS fundamentals and computer architecture (MMU, cache coherency, TLBs, timers, ISRs).
• Experience with ARM trusted components, bootloaders, hypervisors, or UEFI is a plus.
• Familiarity with safety and security standards (ISO 26262, CERT‑C, MISRA‑C) is advantageous.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a track record of delivering high‑quality software.
• Experience using agentic AI tools to improve productivity and system performance.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Upstream open‑source contribution experience (TF‑A, Hafnium, Linux kernel, hypervisors).
• Direct experience with Confidential Compute features and ARM security extensions.
• Experience with Tegra or comparable SOC platforms.
• Strong debugging skills on hardware bring‑up (JTAG, trace, low‑level instrumentation).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranges (dependent on level, location, and experience):
  • Level 2: 124,000 USD – 195,500 USD (base)
  • Level 3: 152,000 USD – 241,500 USD (base)
• Eligible for equity and benefits (details provided by our client).
• Applications accepted at least until 2026-08-22.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: California, USA (CA). Specific site details will be provided by the hiring organization.
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Seniority: Entry level (leveling noted above)

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Why Join

• Work on cutting‑edge system software that powers AI, autonomous systems, and next‑generation hardware.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers across hardware, firmware, and software teams.
• Opportunity to contribute upstream to widely used ARM software stacks and standards.

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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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