Embedded Software Engineer (DSP, Real-Time Systems & Audio)

Socket.dev; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a senior embedded software engineer to lead DSP bring-up on the infotainment platform in Palo Alto. The role focuses on real-time audio pipeline development, safety subsystem integration, and close collaboration with DSP firmware and tools teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in embedded software, extensive TI DSP experience, and strong RTOS skills to ensure performance and quality across the subsystem. On-site in Palo Alto with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years' embedded SW experience; 5+ years on TI DSP platforms (C7xxx, C66x or equivalent).
• Strong RTOS experience: TI SYS/BIOS, FreeRTOS, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead bring up and integration of the DSP subsystem and safety processor on the infotainment dev kit platform.
• Own real-time audio pipeline: codec integration, audio HAL, latency characterization and validation.
• Integrate and validate safety subsystem: lockstep cores, safety monitors, FTTI analysis.
• Serve as primary technical interface with DSP firmware, tools, and support.
• Validate real-time performance and audio quality against acceptance criteria.
• Document DSP and audio subsystem bring-up state for program gate review.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

RTOS

Hardware debugging

TI DSP

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

TI Code Composer Studio

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

JTAG

Job description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life-from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries- we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Workplace: On-site, In-Office, 5 days per week. Location: Palo Alto, CA.

TI DSP expertise to own real-time subsystem bring up, audio pipeline enablement, and safety subsystem integration for the Mediatek C-X1 infotainment dev kit platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead bring up and integration of the DSP subsystem and safety processor on the infotainment dev kit platform
• Own real-time audio pipeline: codec integration, audio HAL, latency characterization and validation
• Integrate and validate safety subsystem: lockstep cores, safety monitors, FTTI analysis
• Serve as primary technical interface with DSP firmware, tools, and support
• Validate real-time performance and audio quality against Ok2Book acceptance criteria
• Document DSP and audio subsystem bring-up state for program gate review

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
• 5+ years' embedded SW; 5+ years focused on TI DSP platforms (C7xxx, C66x, or equivalent)
• Strong RTOS expertise: TI SYS/BIOS, FreeRTOS, or equivalent real-time OS
• Audio subsystem bring up: ALSA, audio HAL, codec integration (I2S, SoundWire)
• Safety subsystem experience: lockstep, self-test libraries, FTTI modeling
• C/C++ (bare-metal and RTOS), TI Code Composer Studio toolchain
• Hardware debug: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive domain experience (ADAS audio or infotainment)
• ISO 26262 / ASIL-B or higher safety development
• Experience with heterogeneous SoC platforms (main CPU + DSP co-processor)
• TI Jacinto or TDA4x automotive SoC familiarity

Salary Range

• $130,000 - 140,000
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.