Lead Engineer - NPU driver development

Job Requirements At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain NPU drivers for X5H SoC platforms.

Perform driver-level testing, validation, debugging, and performance optimization.

Collaborate with system architects, firmware teams, and hardware engineers to ensure seamless NPU integration.

Analyse and resolve complex software and hardware interaction issues.

Develop unit test cases and support system-level testing activities.

Investigate performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations to improve NPU efficiency.

Participate in code reviews and ensure compliance with software development standards and best practices.

Support bring-up activities and troubleshooting of embedded platforms.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience Strong programming skills in C and C++ .

Hands-on experience in NPU Driver Development and Testing for X5H SoC .

Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and device driver development.

Experience in debugging and troubleshooting low-level software issues.

Knowledge of memory management, multi-threading, and performance optimization techniques.

Familiarity with hardware-software interaction and SoC architecture.

Experience 5+ years of experience in Embedded Software Development.

Proven experience in developing and validating embedded drivers.

Preferred Qualifications Experience working on Linux/RTOS-based embedded platforms is preferred.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related field.

Experience with AI/ML accelerator hardware or heterogeneous computing architectures is an added advantage.

Familiarity with embedded development tools, debuggers, and profiling utilities.

Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Ownership mindset with the capability to work independently.

Ability to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced development environment.