Embedded Software Engineer/ Staff Software Engineer

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to lead design and development of an infotainment software stack. This role involves taking ownership of embedded system components, working on Linux and Android platforms, and ensuring scalability and compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience, strong skills in C/C++, and a background in automotive systems. A competitive hourly rate is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Perl.
• Domain expertise in embedded operating systems like Linux or QNX.

Responsibilities

• Lead core design and development efforts on infotainment software stack.
• Take ownership of design, development, testing, and maintenance.
• Drive system integration across hardware and software teams.

Skills

Programming skills in C/C++

Python, Bash, or Perl

Deep understanding of Android AOSP/AAOSP and Linux pipelines

Yocto Linux builds

Ethernet-based communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering

Tools

Rust

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer / Staff Software Engineer

Location: Mountain View, CA

Duration: 10 months + extension

Hourly Rate: Depending on experience (DOE)

Work Authorization

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead core design and development efforts on the next generation of our client infotainment software stack on Linux and Android platforms. In this role, you’ll take end‑to‑end ownership of embedded system components—designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high‑quality, scalable software for the automotive platform. You’ll drive system integration across hardware, vendor, and software teams, while optimizing performance and ensuring compliance with industry standards like ISO 26262. This role also plays a key part in defining testing strategies, leading complex debugging efforts, and championing continuous improvement across the development lifecycle. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential, as you’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams and senior leadership, contributing to both the technical vision and detailed documentation that supports successful product releases.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering
• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, with working knowledge of Rust
• Proficient in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Perl
• Deep understanding of Android AOSP/AAOSP and Linux display and graphics pipelines, including GPU and DPU driver development and optimization
• Experience with Yocto Linux builds and test automation in a TDD environment
• Familiarity with Agile development and working in cross‑functional teams (product, hardware, systems, validation)
• Domain expertise in one or more of the following: Embedded operating systems: Linux, QNX, and/or Android; Automotive systems or similar industries; Graphics drivers and pipelines; Networking and protocol stacks; Middleware and services development; Ethernet-based communication; QNX or equivalent hypervisor environments

Mandatory Skills

• Programming skills in C/C++, with working knowledge of Rust
• Python, Bash, or Perl
• Android AOSP/AAOSP and Linux display and graphics pipelines, including GPU and DPU driver
• Yocto Linux builds
• Linux, QNX, and/or Android
• Ethernet-based communication

Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.