Sr Embedded Software Engineer (Board Bring Up)

Capgemini; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini, located in Palo Alto, seeks a Senior DSP & Audio Embedded Software Engineer to lead bring-up, integration, and validation of DSP and Safety Processor subsystems on the iRDK platform. You will drive real-time audio, codec integration, and safety-critical features in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

The role requires 5+ years of embedded software experience with TI DSP platforms, strong C/C++, and hands-on hardware debugging.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Experience with TI DSP platforms (C7xxx, C66x) or equivalent.
• Proficient in real-time OS such as TI SYS/BIOS or FreeRTOS.
• Hands-on audio subsystem bring-up: ALSA, Audio HAL, I2S.
• Experience with safety-critical embedded systems and lockstep architectures.
• Strong C/C++ in bare-metal and RTOS environments.
• Proven hardware debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support bring-up and integration for DSP subsystem and Safety Processor on the iRDK platform.
• Own real-time audio pipeline: codec integration, Audio HAL, latency characterization.
• Integrate and validate safety-critical subsystems, including lockstep processing and safety monitors.
• Collaborate with DSP firmware, tools support, and technology partners to resolve challenges.
• Debug hardware/software integration issues impacting audio, DSP, and safety subsystem performance.
• Validate real-time performance and audio quality against criteria.
• Document DSP, audio, and safety status for program reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of embedded software development processes.

Skills

Embedded systems

DSP platforms TI

C/C++

Audio bring-up

TI SYS/BIOS

Hardware debugging

Safety-critical

Board bring-up

RTOS tooling

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Code Composer Studio

DSP toolchains

Oscilloscopes

JTAG

Job description

# Sr Embedded Software Engineer (Board Bring Up)Santa ClaraApply for this job* Permanent* Experienced Professionals* Software Engineering* ID 529802-en\_USChoosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.## **Location:**Palo Alto, California## **About the job you’re considering:**We are looking for a **Senior DSP & Audio Embedded Software Engineer** to support the bring-up, integration, and validation of the DSP and Safety Processor subsystems on the iRDK platform. In this role, you will contribute to enabling real-time audio functionality, driving DSP platform integration, and ensuring compliance with performance and safety requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams and technology partners to deliver robust and production-ready embedded solutions.## **Your Role:*** Support bring-up and integration activities for the DSP subsystem and Safety Processor on the iRDK platform.* Own the real-time audio pipeline, including codec integration, Audio HAL enablement, latency characterization, and performance validation.* Integrate and validate safety-critical subsystems, including lockstep processing, safety monitors, and fault detection mechanisms.* Collaborate with DSP firmware teams, tools support teams, and technology partners to resolve technical challenges.* Debug and resolve hardware/software integration issues impacting audio, DSP, and safety subsystem performance.* Validate real-time system performance and audio quality against Ok2Book and program acceptance criteria.* Work closely with hardware, software, systems, and validation teams to support platform integration and product readiness.* Participate in board bring-up activities, subsystem enablement, and system-level debugging efforts.* Document DSP, audio, and safety subsystem status and readiness for program reviews and milestones.* Contribute to continuous improvement of embedded software development and validation processes.## **Your Skills and Experience:*** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.* 5+ years of embedded software development experience, including 5+ years working with TI DSP platforms (C7xxx, C66x, or equivalent).* Strong expertise in real-time operating systems such as TI SYS/BIOS, FreeRTOS, or equivalent RTOS environments.* Hands-on experience with audio subsystem bring-up, including ALSA, Audio HAL, codec integration, I2S, and SoundWire technologies.* Experience with safety-critical embedded systems, including lockstep architectures, safety self-test libraries, and FTTI analysis/modeling.* Strong C/C++ development skills in both bare-metal and RTOS-based environments.* Experience with TI Code Composer Studio and DSP development toolchains.* Proven hardware debugging expertise using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and related diagnostic tools.* Experience with board bring-up, subsystem enablement, and hardware/software integration activities.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex embedded environments.* Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams.The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:$73,150- $174,000Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. 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