System on Chip Software Engineer

Science Corp; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays

Healthy meals and snacks provided onsite

401(k) plan

Job summary

Science Corp in Alameda, California, is seeking an experienced embedded Linux engineer to lead the SoC BSP integration pipeline.

Responsibilities include bootloader and kernel development, power optimization, and reliability testing. Candidates should have strong experience with SoC subsystems and be comfortable with bench-level debugging tools.

Compensation ranges from $130,000 to $200,000 plus equity and benefits. A supportive workplace emphasizing diversity and inclusion is also offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded Linux development with hands-on SoC platform bringup experience.
• Experience bringing up custom hardware with bootloader, device tree, and drivers.
• Deep familiarity with SoC subsystems: PMIC, audio codec, connectivity, display.

Responsibilities

• Own the SoC BSP integration pipeline including bootloader and firmware.
• Perform platform power measurement and optimization.
• Conduct reliability testing and OTA update infrastructure.

Skills

Embedded Linux development

Device tree development

SoC platform bringup experience

Kernel driver development

Bench-level debugging

Common embedded interfaces

Tools

UART consoles

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state‑of‑the‑art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

Role Responsibilities

Boot, BSP & Build Infrastructure

• Own the SoC BSP integration pipeline: bootloader, firmware, kernel, and userspace builds
• First boot on custom hardware: device tree development, PMIC configuration, power sequencing, flash procedure development
• Maintain build environments, patch systems, kernel config management
• Debug boot failures at every stage: bootloader stages, kernel init, userspace
• Display: MIPI DSI panel driver bringup, init sequences, timing, display subsystem configuration
• Camera: sensor driver bringup (MIPI CSI), ISP pipeline configuration and optimization
• Audio: codec bringup, digital and analog mic path configuration, mixer/DAPM routing
• Connectivity: Bluetooth and WiFi firmware loading and configuration
• IMU and other sensor bringup (I2C/SPI integration)

Power & Performance

• Platform power measurement and optimization: CPU tuning, peripheral power profiling, regulator management
• Battery/charger configuration, suspend/resume, peripheral power gating
• PMIC debug: LDO/SMPS configuration, fault analysis

Characterization, Reliability & Production Readiness

• Reliability testing: long‑duration soak tests, suspend/resume cycling, subsystem crash recovery, watchdog validation
• OTA update infrastructure, factory provisioning, production test support
• Platform characterization: thermal profiling, power consumption across operating modes, sustained‑workload stress testing

Cross‑Functional Debug

• Systematic failure triage: reading crash dumps, correlating timestamps across subsystems, bisecting regressions across BSP and kernel versions
• Board‑level debug in collaboration with EE team: correlating software behavior with bench measurements, power rail issues, fault isolation

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded Linux development with significant hands‑on SoC platform bringup experience
• Direct experience bringing up custom hardware from a vendor BSP: bootloader, device tree, kernel drivers, flash procedures
• Deep familiarity with multiple SoC subsystems: PMIC, audio codec, connectivity, display, camera
• Kernel driver development and debugging, meaning reading and modifying driver source
• Comfortable with bench‑level debug: UART consoles, JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers
• Strong understanding of common embedded interfaces: MIPI DSI/CSI, I2C, SPI, SPMI, SoundWire or similar

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualcomm SoC experience is strongly preferred: chipcode/BSP integration, CamX/CHI camera pipeline, SDE/MDSS display, SoundWire audio, XBL boot, CDT, DTBO
• Experience shipping a product on custom hardware with custom device trees, custom drivers, and production builds (not just eval board work)
• Both Android (AOSP) and Linux (Ubuntu/Yocto) BSP experience
• Medical device software experience (IEC 62304)
• FPGA/co‑processor integration

Compensation

For individuals hired to work in California, Science Corporation is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The base salary range for this full‑time position is $130,000 – $200,000 + equity + benefits. Individual pay is determined by various factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company‑paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided onsite
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care, and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science Corporation
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

Science Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated. Our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work.

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we are committed to considering qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.