Senior Embedded Software Lead for MediaTek iRDK Bring-up

Capgemini Engineering; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Palo Alto, California, is seeking a Senior/Lead Embedded Software Engineer to drive iRDK bring-up on MediaTek C-X1 SoC platforms and lead end-to-end platform enablement from EVK to production-ready boards.

You will define system architecture, accelerate platform readiness, and serve as the primary technical interface with MediaTek and cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers and ensuring scalable, high-quality Linux-based embedded solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software experience with leadership in a staff or lead role.
• Direct hands-on Mediatek SoC platforms (C-X1/ MT8xxx) experience.
• Strong BSP and kernel bring-up expertise (Linux/U-Boot).

Responsibilities

• Lead iRDK bring-up activities on MediaTek C-X1 platforms.
• Own the platform development lifecycle from EVK validation through custom board integration and production readiness.
• Serve as the primary technical contact with MediaTek for SoC enablement, escalations, and issue resolution.
• Drive BSP development, board bring-up, kernel integration, and system-level debugging activities.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless platform integration.
• Debug and resolve complex boot, driver, kernel, and hardware/software interaction issues.
• Enable and optimize Linux-based embedded platforms, including bootloader and kernel customization.
• Define bring-up plans, track technical milestones, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership on embedded software best practices.
• Support productization efforts, ensuring scalability, performance, stability, and maintainability of the platform.
• Work closely with SoC vendors and external partners to accelerate issue resolution and technology adoption

Skills

Embedded software leadership

Mediatek SoC experience

Kernel bring-up

C/C++

Python/Rust

Hardware debugging tools

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Lauterbach

JTAG

Oscilloscope

U-Boot

Job description

Capgemini Engineering in Palo Alto, California, is seeking a Senior/Lead Embedded Software Engineer to drive iRDK bring-up on MediaTek C-X1 SoC platforms and lead end-to-end platform enablement from EVK to production-ready boards.

You will define system architecture, accelerate platform readiness, and serve as the primary technical interface with MediaTek and cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers and ensuring scalable, high-quality Linux-based embedded solutions.