System Software Engineer - Lead Engineer

Baidu; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a System Software Engineer Lead to design and optimize the software stack for autonomous driving systems. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in SoC software and is proficient in QNX/Linux OS kernel and C/C++. Passion for innovation and strong communication skills in English and Mandarin are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in SoC system software design and optimization.
• Deep understanding in QNX/Linux OS kernel.
• Experience in autonomous driving or AUTOSAR / ISO 26262 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in designing and architecting the software stack.
• Optimize the system performance and collaborate with algorithm team.
• Communicate effectively with peers across organizations.

Skills

OS kernel optimization

C/C++

Automotive systems

Communication skills

Debugging hardware

Education

BS, MS or PhD in computer science or electrical engineering

Job description

Sunnyvale, CA

Description

As a System Software Engineer Lead, you will

• Lead the team in designing and architecting the software stack, including but not limited to boot, security, safety, driver, OS, middleware, OTA, applications, etc, for autonomous driving silicon and system.
• Optimize the system performance and work closely with algorithm team to tackle challenges in optimization from bottom to up.
• Communicate readily with your peers across organizations and collaborate effectively.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of significant software and product experience in SoC system software design and optimization, with expertise in both OS kernel optimization and real time development.
• Deep understanding in QNX/Linux OS kernel and proficiency in C/C++.
• Extensive experience in sophisticated automotive or embedded systems on BSP and drivers (e.g. Ethernet, Camera, SerDes, Display, PCIe, eMMC, UFS, Lidar/Radar, etc).
• Solid background of CPU architecture, and extensive experience in software development in the areas of ARM/RISC-V/MIPS processors, ISA, Memory subsystem, coherency, AI/ML architecture, security, etc.
• Ability to debug at board or silicon level and appropriate probing hardware.
• Experience in both performance and power optimization from hardware to software.
• Proof of leadership and passion for innovation.
• Experience in autonomous driving or AUTOSAR / ISO 26262 is a plus.
• Team player with great communication skills in both English and Mandarin.
• BS, MS or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.

Culture Fit

• Mission alignment: If you want to be part of a team to accomplish this great mission, we will provide you the best possible platform to do that.
• Self-directed: We work best with people that are driven, motivated, and aspire to greatness.
• Hungry to learn: We are eager to see you learn new skills and grow.
• Team orientation: We work in small, fast-moving teams. We watch out for each other and go after big goals together as a team.