Lead Embedded RTOS for Automotive ECUs

Sigma Group; California; On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Life insurance

FSA

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Disability insurance in CA

Job summary

Sigma Connectivity is seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on Lead for the RTOS-based Automotive Platforms Team. The role owns software and validation on RTOS-based automotive ECUs, including board bring-up and hardware/software debugging. 8+ years of embedded software experience required.

The position requires collaboration with architecture, hardware, and software teams, plus training and guiding junior engineers. Strong communication skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of embedded software experience on microcontrollers
• Solid understanding of FreeRTOS or SafeRTOS fundamentals
• Experience bringing up or configuring at least one RTOS-based platform
• Proficiency with embedded debug tools and lab equipment

Responsibilities

• Ramp up on the existing codebase, build pipeline, and regression testing
• Develop and maintain the software stack for hardware verification and validation of RTOS-based automotive ECUs
• Perform board bring-up, verification, and debugging of automotive electronics
• Debug and triage across the software and hardware stack with multiple teams
• Use build systems, device trees, and kernel driver development (essential)
• Communicate with peers, stakeholders, customers, and OEMs/ODMs
• Collaborate with architecture, hardware, and software teams on debugging and validation
• Train and guide junior engineers
• Provide weekly status, risk, and decision documentation to program leadership

Skills

Embedded software

RTOS

C/C++

Python or Rust

Education

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

Tools

JTAG/SWD

Lauterbach

oscilloscope

logic analyzer

Job description

Sigma Connectivity is seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on Lead for the RTOS-based Automotive Platforms Team. The role owns software and validation on RTOS-based automotive ECUs, including board bring-up and hardware/software debugging. 8+ years of embedded software experience required.

The position requires collaboration with architecture, hardware, and software teams, plus training and guiding junior engineers. Strong communication skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.