Lead Embedded Software Engineer (Infotainment &Connectivity)

ITP IT PERFORMANCE sp. z o.o.; Iowa; On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

ITP IT PERFORMANCE sp. z o.o. is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to spearhead software and validation for automotive infotainment and connectivity platforms.

You will work closely with client engineering teams to ensure robust embedded Linux stacks and hypervisor-based solutions across multiple ECU generations. You will lead BSP development, kernel integration, bootloader configuration, and board bring-up while mentoring engineers and resolving complex hardware/software issues.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Embedded Software Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Embedded Linux, BSP development, and board bring-up.
• Experience with ARM-based SoCs or comparable high-performance embedded platforms.
• Practical experience in low-level hardware/software debugging.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software and validation activities across multi-generation automotive ECUs.
• Develop and maintain software stacks running on Linux, Android, and hypervisor-based platforms.
• Drive BSP development, kernel integration, bootloader configuration, and board bring-up.
• Debug complex hardware/software issues and support component qualification.
• Analyze CPU, GPU, NPU, memory, and multimedia performance, identifying bottlenecks and stability issues.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, system architects, and SoC vendors while providing technical guidance to other engineers.

Skills

Embedded Linux

BSP development

Board bring-up

Kernel integration

Bootloader configuration

Low-level debugging

SoC architectures

ARM-based SoCs

Hardware problem solving

Team mentoring

Tools

JTAG

Lauterbach

Device drivers

Python

Job description

Lead Embedded Software Engineer (Infotainment &Connectivity)

We are looking for an experienced Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join an advanced automotive engineering project delivered through technology, supporting and delivering specialized software and engineering initiatives for international clients.

You will work closely with the end client's engineering teams, contributing to the development, validation, and long-term reliability of sophisticated automotive infotainment and connectivity platforms.

This is a hands-on technical leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys working close to the hardware, solving complex system-level challenges, and taking real ownership of embedded platforms.

• Lead embedded software and validation activities across multi-generation automotive ECUs.
• Develop and maintain software stacks running on Linux, Android, and hypervisor-based platforms.
• Drive BSP development, kernel integration, bootloader configuration, and board bring-up.
• Debug complex hardware/software issues and support component qualification.
• Analyze CPU, GPU, NPU, memory, and multimedia performance, identifying bottlenecks and stability issues.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, system architects, and SoC vendors while providing technical guidance to other engineers.
• 8+ years of experience in Embedded Software Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Embedded Linux, BSP development, and board bring-up.
• Experience with ARM-based SoCs or comparable high-performance embedded platforms.
• Practical experience in low-level hardware/software debugging.
• Ability to independently solve complex technical problems and guide other engineers.

Nice to Have

• Qualcomm, NVIDIA, MediaTek, or automotive infotainment platforms.
• QNX, Android, DriveOS, or hypervisor-based systems.
• JTAG, Lauterbach, device drivers, and hardware communication protocols.
• Python, ISO 26262, or automotive connectivity experience.
• Challenging engineering work – solve complex problems at the intersection of hardware and software.
• Technical ownership – influence engineering decisions and work closely with experienced specialists.
• Advanced automotive platforms – gain hands-on exposure to sophisticated SoCs and multi-generation ECU architectures.
• Competitive compensation: $190,000–$270,000 USD annualized contract rate.
• 6-month engagement with the possibility of extension.