Lead Embedded Software Engineer (AMD APU, Display, AndroidOS)

ALTEN Technology USA; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer for our Palo Alto team, focusing on AMD x86 APU bring up and Android OS integration on our infotainment platform.

You will work across GPU/display subsystems, driver development, and kernel-level bring up while collaborating with AMD to validate performance and stability. A strong background in embedded Linux and real hardware debugging is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
• 10 years’ experience in Embedded Software Development.
• Hands-on AMD x86 SoC or APU bring up experience.
• Display subsystem expertise: GPU drivers, display controllers, HDMI/DP or MIPI DSI.
• Android platform bring up: AOSP porting, HAL development, BSP.
• Linux kernel, boot sequence, and driver development.
• C/C++, Python/Rust; hardware debug tools (JTAG, Lauterbach)

Responsibilities

• Bring up AMD x86 APU on our custom board from EVK reference design.
• Enable Display subsystem: GPU driver integration, HDMI/DP output, display controller validation.
• Port and stabilize Android OS (AOSP) on the AMD APU platform.
• Collaborate directly with AMD on platform enablement and driver support.
• Validate APU performance, GPU benchmarks, and thermal characteristics.
• Support Ok2Book proof‑of‑concept milestone delivery and documentation

Skills

Embedded Software Development

AMD x86 SoC/APU bring up

Display subsystem

Android OS bring up (AOSP)

Linux kernel & drivers

C/C++

Python/Rust

Hardware debugging (JTAG, Lauterbach)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

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

Drive AMD APU bring up for our infotainment dev kit platform, focusing on AMD x86 architecture enablement, Display subsystem bring up, and Android OS stack integration in partnership with AMD.

Responsibilities

• Bring up AMD x86 APU on our custom board from EVK reference design
• Enable Display subsystem: GPU driver integration, HDMI/DP output, display controller validation
• Port and stabilize Android OS (AOSP) on the AMD APU platform
• Collaborate directly with AMD on platform enablement and driver support
• Validate APU performance, GPU benchmarks, and thermal characteristics
• Support Ok2Book proof‑of‑concept milestone delivery and documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
• 10 years’ experience in Embedded Software Development
• Hands‑on AMD x86 SoC or APU bring up experience
• Display subsystem expertise: GPU drivers, display controllers, HDMI/DP or MIPI DSI
• Android platform bring up: AOSP porting, HAL development, BSP
• Linux kernel, boot sequence, and driver development
• C/C , Python/Rust; hardware debug tools (JTAG, Lauterbach)

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive infotainment or cockpit domain experience
• AMD ROCm or GPU compute stack familiarity
• Experience with Versal or AMD embedded SoC portfolio
• Hypervisor-based systems (ACRN, Xen, or equivalent)

Salary Range

• $140,000 – 160,000

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
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.