Embedded BSP Software Engineer - Android

Global Connect Technologies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Portland, OR is seeking an experienced Embedded BSP Software Engineer to design, integrate, and optimize BSP, Linux kernel drivers, and QNX components for embedded platforms.

You will work on board bring-up, device drivers, performance optimizations, and system debugging, using C/C++ and Python, with exposure to UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, USB, and virtualization technologies such as QNX Hypervisor. Collaborative, Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Linux Kernel and device driver development.
• Hands-on experience with embedded board bring-up.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with system performance and memory optimization.
• Good understanding of UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and USB.
• Understanding of embedded operating systems, security protocols, and software update mechanisms.
• Knowledge of bootloaders, boot processes, and system initialization.
• Understanding of hypervisors and virtualization.
• Experience with embedded software testing and test automation.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD environments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, test, and maintain Linux Kernel and device drivers.
• Perform hands-on board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and system debugging.
• Develop and optimize embedded software for performance, memory usage, and system stability.
• Develop software using C/C++, Python, and scripting languages.
• Work with communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and USB.
• Understand and support boot processes, boot flows, OS development, system updates, and security mechanisms.
• Work with hypervisors and virtualization technologies, including QNX Hypervisor.
• Develop and maintain test automation for embedded software and BSP validation.
• Troubleshoot complex system-level issues across hardware, firmware, kernel, and applications.
• Support Agile development, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, systems, and application software teams.
• Document technical issues, solutions, test results, and development activities.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++

Python

System debugging

Problem solving

Communication

Hardware-software integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

QNX Hypervisor

Linux Kernel

Device Drivers

Board Bring-up

Job description

Job Title: Embedded BSP Software Engineer

Location: Portland, OR

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced BSP (Board Support Package) / Kernel / QNX Software Engineer to develop, integrate, debug, and optimize embedded software platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Linux Kernel, device drivers, board bring-up, QNX, embedded C/C++, and system-level debugging.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, test, and maintain Linux Kernel and device drivers.
• Perform hands-on board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and system debugging.
• Develop and optimize embedded software for performance, memory usage, and system stability.
• Develop software using C/C++, Python, and scripting languages.
• Work with communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and USB.
• Understand and support boot processes, boot flows, OS development, system updates, and security mechanisms.
• Work with hypervisors and virtualization technologies, including QNX Hypervisor.
• Develop and maintain test automation for embedded software and BSP validation.
• Troubleshoot complex system-level issues across hardware, firmware, kernel, and applications.
• Support Agile development, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, systems, and application software teams.
• Document technical issues, solutions, test results, and development activities.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with Linux Kernel and device driver development.
• Hands-on experience with embedded board bring-up.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with system performance and memory optimization.
• Good understanding of UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and USB.
• Understanding of embedded operating systems, security protocols, and software update mechanisms.
• Knowledge of bootloaders, boot processes, and system initialization.
• Understanding of hypervisors and virtualization.
• Experience with embedded software testing and test automation.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD environments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Experience with QNX / QNX Hypervisor.
• Experience with automotive infotainment systems.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, and HTTPS.
• Experience with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies.Familiarity with satellite connectivity solutions.
• Experience working with complex embedded platforms and production systems.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.