Senior Embedded BSP Software Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability保险

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup client seeks a Senior Embedded BSP Software Engineer in Portland, OR to design, develop, test, and maintain Kernel and QNX software for next-generation IFE seat boxes. You will collaborate across hardware, platform software, Android, and validation teams from bootloader to device drivers to ensure platform functionality.

The role requires 10+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++, Python, and Linux/QNX experience, plus familiarity with Agile/DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development, including Linux kernel and/or device driver development, debugging, and testing.
• Hands-on experience with Board Bring-up and a strong understanding of boot processes and flows.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python, with competence in scripting languages for automation and tooling.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and USB, plus understanding of TCP/IP and HTTP/HTTPS protocols.
• Familiarity with QNX Hypervisor and operating system development concepts, including security protocols and updates; experience with test automation tools and techniques; proficiency with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, debug, and maintain Kernel and QNX software for next-generation In-flight Entertainment (IFE) seat boxes.
• Develop and test high-quality client software applications in embedded systems based on functional and system specifications.
• Enhance existing software to optimize performance to meet KPIs, improve efficiency, and bolster robustness.
• Collaborate with hardware, platform software, Android, and system integration/validation teams to enable and support QNX-based platform functionality from bootloader through OS and device driver layers.
• Own quality through comprehensive test plans and procedures, including functional testing, regression testing, and performance benchmarking, plus rigorous code reviews.

Skills

Embedded Linux

QNX

C/C++

Python

Debugging

Performance optimization

Agile/DevOps

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Test automation tools

Job description

Our client, technology and aerospace/aviation systems is seeking a Senior Embedded BSP Software Engineer to join their team. As a Senior Embedded BSP Software Engineer, you will be part of the software engineering organization supporting embedded platform and system integration teams. The ideal candidate will have strong embedded Linux/QNX experience, hands‑on debugging and performance optimization skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in Agile/DevOps environments which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Senior Embedded BSP Software Engineer

Location: Portland, OR (Onsite)

What’s the Job?

• Design, develop, integrate, test, debug, and maintain Kernel and QNX software for next‑generation In‑Flight Entertainment (IFE) seat boxes.

• Develop and test high‑quality client software applications in embedded systems based on functional and system specifications.

• Enhance existing software to optimize performance to meet KPIs, improve efficiency, and bolster robustness.

• Collaborate with hardware, platform software, Android, and system integration/validation teams to enable and support QNX‑based platform functionality from bootloader through OS and device driver layers.

• Own quality through comprehensive test plans and procedures, including functional testing, regression testing, and performance benchmarking, plus rigorous code reviews.

What’s Needed?

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development, including Linux kernel and/or device driver development, debugging, and testing.

• Hands‑on experience with Board Bring‑up and a strong understanding of boot processes and flows.

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python, with competence in scripting languages for automation and tooling.

• Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and USB, plus understanding of TCP/IP and HTTP/HTTPS protocols.

• Familiarity with QNX Hypervisor and operating system development concepts, including security protocols and updates; experience with test automation tools and techniques; proficiency with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

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