Staff Software Engineer - Embedded Platform Software

YOH Services LLC; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh is seeking a Staff Embedded Platform Software Engineer to help lead the ADAS/autonomous driving platform software team in developing secure, high-performance embedded platforms.

The role emphasizes Linux/QNX BSP development, hardware bring-up, and embedded security, with responsibilities across hardware, systems, and software collaborations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development for complex, safety- or performance critical systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C++.
• Deep hands-on experience with Linux and/or QNX kernel, BSP, and platform software development.
• Strong background in board bring-up and device driver development, including I2C, UART, SPI, PCIe, RGMII, SGMII, and camera ISPs.
• Experience working with real-time operating systems and real-time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and architectural direction for embedded platform software used in ADAS and autonomous driving systems
• Own and drive end-to-end platform initiatives from early bring-up through production readiness
• Lead board bring-up, SoC enablement, and low-level driver architecture for critical peripherals
• Define and guide camera bring-up, ISP integration, and video pipeline architecture
• Architect and oversee secure video streaming solutions, including video codecs and secure RTP pipelines
• Partner with hardware, systems, safety, security, and application teams to resolve cross-domain technical challenges
• Influence platform standards, best practices, and long-term technical roadmaps
• Mentor and technically guide engineers, raising overall team capability

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Linux

QNX

RTOS

Tools

I2C

UART

SPI

PCIe

Camera ISP

Job description

Staff Software Engineer - Embedded Platform Software

We are seeking a Staff Embedded Platform Software Engineer to join our ADAS / Autonomous Driving Platform Software team. This role is for a senior technical leader who will define, architect, and deliver secure, high performance embedded platforms that underpin next-generation automotive systems.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Linux/QNX BSP development, hardware bring-up, and embedded security, along with the ability to lead complex technical initiatives across hardware, systems, and software teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and architectural direction for embedded platform software used in ADAS and autonomous driving systems
• Own and drive end-to-end platform initiatives from early bring-up through production readiness
• Lead board bring-up, SoC enablement, and low-level driver architecture for critical peripherals
• Define and guide camera bring-up, ISP integration, and video pipeline architecture
• Architect and oversee secure video streaming solutions, including video codecs and secure RTP pipelines
• Partner with hardware, systems, safety, security, and application teams to resolve cross-domain technical challenges
• Influence platform standards, best practices, and long-term technical roadmaps
• Mentor and technically guide engineers, raising overall team capability

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development for complex, safety- or performance critical systems
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C++
• Deep hands-on experience with Linux and/or QNX kernel, BSP, and platform software development
• Strong background in board bring-up and device driver development, including I2C, UART, SPI, PCIe, RGMII, SGMII, and camera ISPs
• Experience working with real-time operating systems and real-time constraints

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced C++ system-level and application-level design experience
• Proven experience contributing to ADAS or autonomous driving platforms
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and influence hardware schematics, datasheets, and system designs
• Experience with bootloaders, secure boot, firmware update strategies, and UDS diagnostics
• Deep understanding of embedded security architectures, including cryptographic hardware, key management, certificate lifecycles, and secure provisioning
• Experience influencing technical decisions across teams without direct authority

Estimated Min Rate: $70.00

Estimated Max Rate: $100.00

What's In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

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