Lead Embedded Software Engineer (Board Bring Up)

Lead iRDK bring-up and platform enablement on MediaTek C-X1 SoC platforms, owning end-to-end technical execution from EVK validation through custom iRDK hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of iRDK bring-up activities on MediaTek C-X1 platforms
• Own the platform development lifecycle from EVK validation through custom board integration and production readiness
• Act as the primary technical point of contact with MediaTek for SoC enablement, escalations, and issue resolution
• Drive BSP development, board bring-up, kernel integration, and system-level debugging
• Collaborate with hardware, software, QA, and product teams to support seamless platform integration
• Debug and resolve complex issues across boot, driver, kernel, and hardware/software interactions
• Enable and optimize Linux-based embedded platforms, including bootloader and kernel customization
• Define bring-up plans, track technical milestones, and communicate progress to stakeholders
• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership on embedded software best practices
• Support productization efforts focused on scalability, performance, stability, and maintainability
• Work closely with SoC vendors and external partners to accelerate issue resolution and technology adoption

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
• 10+ years embedded software experience; 5+ years in a staff or lead role
• Direct hands-on experience with MediaTek SoC platforms (C-X1, MT8xxx series, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated track record leading ECU/SoC bringup programs end-to-end
• Strong BSP and kernel bring-up expertise (Linux, U-Boot or equivalent bootloader)
• Experience with C/C++ and Python/Rust
• Familiarity with hardware debug tools: Lauterbach, JTAG, oscilloscope
• Excellent cross-team communication, including experience working directly with SoC vendors

Technologies

• MediaTek C-X1 SoC platforms, MT8xxx series
• iRDK
• Linux
• U-Boot (or equivalent bootloader)
• C, C++, Python, Rust
• Lauterbach, JTAG, oscilloscope

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), per policy: Vacation 12-25 days depending on grade
• Company paid holidays
• Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs

Location: Santa Clara, CA (onsite). Salary: USD 73,150 - 174,000 per year.