Senior System Engineer

MediaTek Research Lab Inc.; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K

Job summary

MediaTek is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to integrate SOC platforms with customer products. You will develop and customize software, participate in spec discussions, and debug complex hardware/software interactions.

You will work with RTOS, Android and Linux environments, leveraging C/C++, scripting, and debugging tools to ensure smooth system bring-up and documentation for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, EE, or related field.
• 3+ years of embedded software development experience in semiconductor industry.
• Expert-level C/C++ with scripting (Shell, Python).
• Experience with RTOS, Android OS, Linux kernel.
• Hands-on debugging with JTAG, trace debuggers, and protocol analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Integrate MediaTek SOC platforms with customer projects.
• Develop and integrate software for customer products.
• Spec discussion and architecture co-design with customer.
• Debug and solve technical issues.
• Troubleshoot system flows and bring up with customers.
• Create technical documentation to support integration.

Skills

C/C++

Shell scripting

Python

RTOS

Linux kernel

Android OS

JTAG debugging

System integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

JTAG

trace debuggers

protocol analyzers

Job description

MediaTek is a global fabless semiconductor industry leader, providing solutions from the MediaTek is a global fabless semiconductor industry leader, providing solutions from the edge to the cloud and powering over 2 billion connected devices every year. Established in 1997, our leading-edge technologies keep the world connected and enhance everyday life. At the forefront of innovation, MediaTek drives advancements in transformative technologies such as AI, 5G/6G, and Wi-FI 8. Our high-performance, power-efficient solutions form the foundation for a smarter, more connected world, enabling devices from smartphones, smart homes, and AI PCs to high-performance computing, automotive, and AI data centers. As a trusted partner to the world's leading brands, we are committed to ensuring access to world-class technology for everyone. Our dedication to accelerating AI underscores our mission to enrich the future of humanity.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the engineering team to integrate MediaTek SOC platforms with customer
• Software development and integration for customizing software for customer product
• Spec discussion and architecture co-design with customer
• Technical issue solving and debugging
• System flow troubleshooting and debugging
• System bring up with customer
• Creating technical documentation to facilitate integration effort.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in embedded system software development, preferably within the semiconductor industry.
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ and strong scripting skills (e.g., Shell, Python).
• Deep experience with multiple operating systems, including a strong understanding of RTOS, Android OS, and Linux kernel.
• Proven track record in system-level debugging, with hands-on experience using tools like JTAG, trace debuggers, and protocol analyzers to diagnose and solve complex hardware/software interaction issues.

Main Requirements and Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications :
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in system integration, successfully bringing new features and components into a complex software environment.
• Experience with multimedia technologies (e.g., Camera, Display, Video, Audio) is a significant advantage.
• Proven ability to work effectively with customers, including experience in technical requirement gathering, project management, and providing direct support.
• A systematic and analytical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to think logically through complex system flows.
• Salary range: $ 130,000 - $ 230,000
• Employee may be eligible for performance bonus, short- and long-term incentive programs. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. In addition, MediaTek provides a variety of benefits including comprehensive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, Paid time off (PTO), Parental leave, 401K and more.
• MediaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.