Embedded Software Engineer - BSP/QNX

Job Title: Embedded BSP Software Engineer

Location: Portland, OR

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced BSP (Board Support Package) / Kernel / QNX Software Engineer to develop, integrate, debug, and optimize embedded software platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Linux Kernel, device drivers, board bring-up, QNX, embedded C/C++, and system-level debugging.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, test, and maintain Linux Kernel and device drivers.
• Perform hands-on board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and system debugging.
• Develop and optimize embedded software for performance, memory usage, and system stability.
• Develop software using C/C++, Python, and scripting languages.
• Work with communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and USB.
• Understand and support boot processes, boot flows, OS development, system updates, and security mechanisms.
• Work with hypervisors and virtualization technologies, including QNX Hypervisor.
• Develop and maintain test automation for embedded software and BSP validation.
• Troubleshoot complex system-level issues across hardware, firmware, kernel, and applications.
• Support Agile development, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, systems, and application software teams.
• Document technical issues, solutions, test results, and development activities.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with Linux Kernel and device driver development.
• Hands-on experience with embedded board bring-up.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with system performance and memory optimization.
• Good understanding of UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and USB.
• Understanding of embedded operating systems, security protocols, and software update mechanisms.
• Knowledge of bootloaders, boot processes, and system initialization.
• Understanding of hypervisors and virtualization.
• Experience with embedded software testing and test automation.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD environments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Experience with QNX / QNX Hypervisor.
• Experience developing BSPs for Qualcomm SoCs.
• Experience with automotive infotainment systems.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, and HTTPS.
• Experience with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies.
• Familiarity with satellite connectivity solutions.
• Experience working with complex embedded platforms and production systems.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.