Embedded Display Software Engineer

Highbrow Technology Inc; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Highbrow Technology Inc. in Fremont, CA, is seeking an Embedded Display Software Engineer to advance AR/XR wearables and next‑gen platforms running Android XR on Qualcomm Snapdragon.

You will lead kernel and driver development for display, refine SurfaceFlinger, DRM/KMS, and MIPI interfaces, collaborating with hardware teams to ensure robust integration and optimal power and performance. The role demands strong C/C++ skills and experience with Linux kernel space, as well as tools like

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer/Electronics or Embedded Systems
• Hands-on Snapdragon-based AR/XR experience preferred
• Strong Linux/Android kernel development and drivers
• Deep knowledge of Android graphics (SurfaceFlinger, Hardware Composer)
• Experience with MIPI DSI/QSPI, timing, and debugging
• Strong C/C++ for embedded and system software
• Experience debugging hardware/software integration

Responsibilities

• Lead low-level software bring-up for AR/XR platforms on Snapdragon
• Develop and maintain Linux/Android kernel-space drivers for display
• Configure Android display components including SurfaceFlinger
• Develop and validate MIPI DSI and QSPI interfaces for displays
• Collaborate with hardware and systems teams to resolve issues
• Debug initialization, power sequencing, and protocol communications
• Optimize display, graphics, power, and thermal performance
• Support board bring-up, validation, and production readiness
• Use oscilloscopes and analyzers for debugging

Skills

Qualcomm Snapdragon

AR/XR experience

Linux kernel development

Android kernel development

C and C++ programming

MIPI DSI

QSPI

SurfaceFlinger

Hardware debugging

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Protocol Analyzers

Job description

We are looking for an Embedded Display Software Engineer to join the team and help build next-generation Augmented Reality (AR), XR, and wearable computing platforms.

Location: Fremont, CA (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead low-level software bring-up for next-generation AR/XR platforms running Android XR on Qualcomm Snapdragon.
• Develop and maintain Linux/Android kernel-space drivers, with a focus on display enablement using DRM/KMS.
• Configure and optimize Android display components, including SurfaceFlinger and Hardware Composer.
• Develop and validate MIPI DSI and QSPI interfaces for micro-displays, memory, and peripheral devices.
• Collaborate with hardware, electrical, and systems teams to resolve complex hardware/software integration issues.
• Debug display initialization, power sequencing, signal integrity, protocol communication, and system stability issues.
• Optimize display, graphics, power, and thermal performance for AR/XR applications.
• Support board bring-up, validation, testing, production readiness, and root-cause analysis.
• Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers for hardware and protocol-level debugging.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors; AR1, XR2, wearable, AR, or XR experience is highly preferred.
• Strong Linux and Android kernel development experience, including device drivers, debugging, and platform enablement.
• Strong knowledge of Android graphics architecture, including SurfaceFlinger and Hardware Composer.
• In-depth understanding of MIPI DSI and QSPI, including timing configuration, register-level programming, and protocol debugging.
• Advanced C and C++ programming skills for embedded and system-level software.
• Strong hardware/software debugging and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, MIPI protocol analyzers, and other embedded development tools.
• Solid understanding of embedded system architecture, boot flows, memory management, power management, and performance optimization.