Lead Embedded SW Engineer, Infotainment (Linux/Android)

ManpowerGroup

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to own the software and validation work on Linux and Android-based infotainment and connectivity platforms. The role emphasizes ramping into complex codebases, driving hardware verification, and turning performance findings into actionable improvements.

The position requires 8+ years of embedded software experience, work on high-performance SoCs, and proficiency in Embedded Linux, QNX, and DriveOS.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of embedded software development experience.
Hands-on experience with high-performance SoCs such as Snapdragon, NVIDIA Orin, or MediaTek; automotive-grade SoC experience is a significant plus.
Proficiency in Embedded Linux, QNX, and DriveOS, with experience working on hypervisor systems such as Type-1 hypervisors, Gunyah, or ACRN.
Strong C/C++ skills and solid understanding of Linux/Android, kernel configuration, device driver interfaces, and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

Ramp up on the existing codebase, build pipeline, and regression testing to quickly establish delivery momentum.
Develop and maintain the software stack for hardware verification and validation on Hypervisor, Linux, and Android systems.
Design and run stress tests on CPU, GPU, NPU, and multimedia subsystems to identify bottlenecks, thermal limits, and stability issues.
Analyze and optimize ECU performance, translating test results into engineering decisions.
Support board bring-up, design verification, and debugging in partnership with architecture, hardware, and software teams; train and guide junior engineers.