Embedded Software Engineer (Boot/BSP)

XG TECH PTE.LTD.; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

XG Tech is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer specializing in boot and BSP to design and optimize bootloader and system initialization software for next-generation vehicle SoCs. You will help ensure fast, stable startup and firmware management for cockpit and driving domain systems.

Applicants should have 5+ years of bootloader or firmware experience, strong ARM64 knowledge, and hands-on ATF/U-Boot tooling, plus proficiency with hardware debug tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronics, Computer Science, Automation, or related fields.
• 5+ years of bootloader, system initialization, or firmware upgrade experience.
• Strong knowledge of ARM64 boot process.
• Experience with ATF and U-Boot.
• Experience with hardware debug tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver bootloader solutions including BootROM, BL2, BL31, U-Boot.
• Develop and maintain device-side solutions for image download, burning, and firmware upgrade.
• Optimize boot performance for fast startup and improve system stability, including restart and recovery mechanisms.
• Support productization and mass production deployment of bootloader and BSP solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as design specs, manuals, and operational guides.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and system teams to ensure smooth integration and system reliability.

Skills

Bootloader development

System initialization

Firmware upgrade

ARM64 boot process

Hardware debugging

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronics/CS/Automation

Tools

ATF (ARM Trusted Firmware)

U-Boot

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

About Company

Founded in 2022, XG Tech is driving the future of smart vehicles. Its mission is to empower the digital transformation of automobiles, moving from distributed computing to a centralized, cross-domain platform.

XG Tech focuses on the intelligent cockpit—the next frontier of differentiation—while seamlessly integrating advanced driving systems. By reimagining cars as mobile living spaces, XG Tech aligns with the evolving trend of vehicles becoming the “third living space.”

Role Summary

As an Embedded Software Engineer specializing in boot and BSP, you will develop and optimize bootloader and system initialization software for next-generation vehicle SoCs. Your work will ensure fast, stable, and reliable startup and firmware management for integrated cockpit and driving domain systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver bootloader solutions including BootROM, BL2, BL31, U-Boot
• Develop and maintain device-side solutions for image download, burning, and firmware upgrade
• Optimize boot performance for fast startup and improve system stability, including restart and recovery mechanisms
• Support productization and mass production deployment of bootloader and BSP solutions
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as design specs, manuals, and operational guides
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and system teams to ensure smooth integration and system reliability

How you will stand out

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electronics, Computer Science, Automation, or related fields,
• More than 5 years of experience in bootloader, system initialization, or firmware upgrade software
• Deep understanding of the ARM64 boot process
• Hands-on experience with ATF (ARM Trusted Firmware) and U-Boot
• Proficient with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other hardware debug tools
• Proven ability to optimize boot time, system stability, and firmware upgrade reliability

XG Tech is committed to providing equal employment opportunities by country, state, and local laws. XG Tech does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on conditions such as race, color, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital and/or parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background or social origin, social status, disability, age, indigenous status, and union.