Lead embedded Software Engineer (Board Bring Up)

Capgemini • Santa Clara, CA

2d • $73,150 - $174,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior/Lead Embedded Software Engineer to drive the iRDK bring-up and platform enablement on MediaTek C-X1 SoC platforms. In this highly visible technical leadership role, you will own the end-to-end bring-up effort from Evaluation Kit (EVK) through custom iRDK hardware platforms, serving as the primary technical interface with MediaTek and cross-functional engineering teams. You will play a critical role in defining system architecture, accelerating platform readiness, and ensuring successful product delivery.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the 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.
• Serve 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 activities.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless platform integration.
• Debug and resolve complex boot, driver, kernel, and hardware/software interaction issues.
• 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, ensuring scalability, performance, stability, and maintainability of the platform.
• Work closely with SoC vendors and external partners to accelerate issue resolution and technology adoption.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by 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
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior