Embedded Software Engineer

Axiom Software Solutions Limited • Mountain View, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded software development, particularly in the automotive sector, and experience with QNX RTOS. The role requires a deep understanding of hardware interfacing and the ability to design and implement hardware abstraction layers. Candidates with previous experience at Nvidia or Qualcomm will be given preference.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, particularly with real-time systems and hardware interfacing.
• Proficiency in programming languages like C, C++, and Python for embedded systems.
• Strong experience with QNX RTOS (message passing, multithreading, memory management, etc.).
• Experience with DDS middleware (e.g., RTI Connext DDS, OpenDDS, Eclipse Cyclone DDS) for real-time communication in distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of Intel 8255 PPI hardware and peripheral interfacing techniques.
• Experience in designing and implementing HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layers).
• Familiarity with cross-platform libraries such as Qt, Boost, or SDL.
• Strong skills in modular software design.
• Experience in working with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and CAN.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for automotive applications.
• Implement and optimize real-time systems using QNX RTOS.
• Design and implement Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL) to separate core logic from hardware-specific details.
• Utilize DDS middleware for real-time communication in distributed systems.
• Work with Qualcomm 8255 SoC hardware and peripheral interfacing techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets performance and reliability standards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees