K105 - iRDK Platform Bring-Up

Dorleco; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorleco is seeking an experienced embedded software leader to drive the iRDK bring-up on MediaTek C-X1 in Palo Alto. You will own the SW stack bring-up, including bootloader, kernel, BSP, and middleware integration, while serving as the primary interface with MediaTek for platform enablement and escalations.

You will drive platform characterization, including performance, stability, and thermal profiling, and provide weekly risk/status documentation to program leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software experience.
• 5+ years in a Staff Engineer, Technical Lead, or similar leadership role.
• Direct hands-on experience with MediaTek SoC platforms (C-X1, MT8xxx series, or equivalent).
• Proven track record of leading ECU and SoC bring-up programs from concept through production.
• Strong expertise in BSP and kernel bring-up, including Linux, U-Boot, or equivalent bootloader technologies.
• Proficient in C/C++, Python, and/or Rust, with hands-on experience using hardware debugging tools such as Lauterbach, JTAG, and oscilloscopes.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with experience collaborating directly with SoC vendors and external technology partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end iRDK bringup on Mediatek C-X1 from EVK reference to custom iRDK board.
• Own SW stack bring-up: bootloader, kernel, BSP, and middleware integration.
• Serve as primary technical interface with Mediatek for platform enablement and escalations.
• Drive platform characterization: performance, stability, and thermal profiling.
• Provide weekly status, risk, and decision documentation to program leadership.
• Collaborate with architecture , hardware and software teams on bring-up strategy.

Skills

BSP

C/C++

Python

ECU

Bootloader/Kernel/BSP

Lauterbach/JTAG

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Linux

U-Boot

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Job Title

iRDK Platform Bring-Up (MediaTek C-X1)

Location

Palo Alto, CA.

MANDATORY SKILLS

BSP, C/C++, Python, ECU, bootloader/kernel/BSP

PREFERRED SKILLS

SoC bring-up, MediaTek iRDK SDK, ISO 26262

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end iRDK bringup on Mediatek C-X1 from EVK reference to custom iRDK board
• Own SW stack bring-up: bootloader, kernel, BSP, and middleware integration
• Serve as primary technical interface with Mediatek for platform enablement and escalations
• Drive platform characterization: performance, stability, and thermal profiling
• Provide weekly status, risk, and decision documentation to program leadership
• Collaborate with architecture , hardware and software teams on bring-up strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of embedded software experience, including 5+ years in a Staff Engineer, Technical Lead, or similar leadership role
• Direct hands-on experience with MediaTek SoC platforms (C-X1, MT8xxx series, or equivalent)
• Proven track record of leading ECU and SoC bring-up programs from concept through production
• Strong expertise in BSP and kernel bring-up, including Linux, U-Boot, or equivalent bootloader technologies
• Proficient in C/C++, Python, and/or Rust, with hands-on experience using hardware debugging tools such as Lauterbach, JTAG, and oscilloscopes
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with experience collaborating directly with SoC vendors and external technology partners

Preferred Skills

• Automotive-grade SoC bring-up experience
• Familiarity with the MediaTek iRDK SDK and associated development toolchains
• Working knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety standards and automotive software development processes
• Experience with hypervisor-based platforms and virtualization technologies in embedded or automotive environments