BSP / QNX Software Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer in Portland, OR to develop and debug Linux kernel drivers, bring-up boards, and optimize system performance. You will work with C/C++, Python, and embedded Linux/QNX, interfacing with UART/SPI/I2C/Ethernet/USB, bootloaders, and virtualization technologies.

The role emphasizes automated testing, CI/CD, Agile/DevOps practices, and close collaboration with hardware and software teams to resolve complex,

Qualifications

• Hands-on BSP and board bring-up experience.
• Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills.
• Experience with embedded Linux or QNX.
• Knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and USB.
• Understanding of bootloader/boot process and system architecture.
• Experience with system performance and memory optimization.
• Knowledge of hypervisors/virtualization.
• Experience with test automation and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and test Linux Kernel and device drivers.
• Perform board bring-up and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Optimize system performance, memory, and boot processes.
• Develop software using C, C++, and Python.
• Work with UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, USB, and TCP/IP.
• Support QNX/Linux operating systems, security, and software updates.
• Work with hypervisors and virtualization technologies.
• Develop and maintain automated tests and CI/CD pipelines.
• Follow Agile and DevOps development practices.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to resolve system-level issues.

Skills

BSP bring-up

C/C++

Python

Embedded Linux

QNX

UART/SPI/I2C/Ethernet/USB

Bootloader

Performance optimization

Hypervisor/Virtualization

Test automation and CI/CD

Job description

• Develop, debug, and test Linux Kernel and device drivers.
• Perform board bring-up and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Optimize system performance, memory, and boot processes.
• Develop software using C, C++, and Python.
• Work with UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, USB, and TCP/IP.
• Support QNX/Linux operating systems, security, and software updates.
• Work with hypervisors and virtualization technologies.
• Develop and maintain automated tests and CI/CD pipelines.
• Follow Agile and DevOps development practices.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to resolve system-level issues.

Required Skills

• Hands-on BSP and board bring-up experience.
• Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills.
• Experience with embedded Linux or QNX.
• Knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and USB.
• Understanding of bootloader/boot process and system architecture.
• Experience with system performance and memory optimization.
• Knowledge of hypervisors/virtualization.
• Experience with test automation and CI/CD.

Preferred Skills

• 10+ years of embedded software experience.
• Experience with Qualcomm SoCs and automotive infotainment systems.
• Experience with QNX Hypervisor.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS.
• Experience with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or satellite connectivity.
• Automotive embedded software experience is a plus.