BSP (Kernel / QNX) Software Engineer

Capgemini; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

BSP Software Engineer (Kernel/QNX) in Portland, OR, is a 1-year on-site contract. You will design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain kernel and QNX software for next-generation In-Flight Entertainment seat boxes, collaborating with hardware, Android, and validation teams from bootloader to driver layers.

Responsibilities include high-quality embedded C/C++, Python scripting, performance optimization to hit KPIs, and extensive testing; participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and DevOps

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Experience with infotainment systems based on Qualcomm SoCs and QNX Hypervisor.
• Strong C/C++ and Python scripting skills; familiarity with TCP/IP and HTTP/HTTPS.

Responsibilities

• Linux kernel and device driver development, debugging and testing.
• Board bring-up and hardware bring-up tasks.
• Optimize system performance and memory usage; ensure software reliability.
• Collaborate in Agile/DevOps environment; contribute to CI/CD pipelines.
• Engage in code reviews and participate in all phases of the SDLC.

Skills

10+ years embedded

C/C++

Python scripting

Linux Kernel

Board Bring-up

QNX Hypervisor

TCP/IP

HTTP/HTTPS

Infotainment Qualcomm SoCs

WiFi/Bluetooth

Job description

BSP (Kernel / QNX) Software Engineer (Contract)

Portland, OR, United States (On-site)

Contract (1 year 4 days)

Published 1 day ago

C/C++

performance optimization

DevOps & CI/CD

Agile/SCRUM

python scripting

The BSP Software Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, debugging, and maintenance of Kernel and QNX software for Company next-generation In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) seat boxes. The engineers will work closely with hardware, platform software, Android, and system integration, and validation teams to enable and support QNX-based platform functionality from bootloader through operating system and device driver layers.

Develop and test high quality client software applications in embedded systems from functional and system specifications.

Enhance existing software to optimize performance to meet KPIs, improve efficiency, and bolster robustness.

Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams in an Agile/DevOps environment.

Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure project success.

Create and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures to ensure software functionality and performance.

Implement rigorous testing processes, including functional testing, regression testing, and performance benchmarking

Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members, fostering a culture of excellence.

Actively contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from initial design to deployment and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Linux Kernel and device driver development, debugging, and testing.
• Hands-on experience in Board Bring-up.
• Experience in optimizing system performance and memory.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python and competence with scripting languages.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and USB.
• Experience with operating system development, security protocols, and updates.
• Understanding of hypervisors and virtualization technologies.
• Understanding of boot processes and flows.
• Experience with test automation tools and techniques.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills and a high level of interpersonal skills

Mandatory Skills

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Experience with infotainment systems based on Qualcomm SoCs.
• Familiarity with QNX Hypervisor.
• Understanding of TCP/IP and HTTP/HTTPS protocols.
• Familiarity with wireless technologies (Bluetooth, WiFi), satellite connectivity solutions

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.06/hour - $56.34/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.