Staff Engineer - Infotainment SOC Base Software Development
Indexed description
We are seeking a Staff Engineer - Infotainment SOC Base Software Development, responsible for the development and integration of multimedia base software for advanced automotive SoC platforms. This role focuses on low-level software for displays, video pipelines, camera and Audio systems, which are critical to delivering cutting-edge Infotainment, Driver Assistance (ADAS), and Digital Cockpit experiences in next-generation vehicles.You will collaborate across hardware, operating system, graphics, and application teams to deliver high-performance, low-latency, and safety-compliant multimedia solutions.
Engagement details
- Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan (USA)
- Contract type: Direct Hire (W-2 employment)
- Visa: No H1B visa sponsorship available
Responsibilities:
- Design, development, and integration of base software for display controllers, video processing units, camera, Microphones and ADCs on complex SoCs
- Develop and optimize low-level drivers, firmware, and middleware for multimedia components including ISP, GPU, camera sensors, and video codecs
- Integrate and configure high-speed multimedia interfaces such as MIPI CSI/DSI, LVDS, TDM, DSI, HDMI, and USB
- Collaborate with teams working on graphics frameworks (OpenGL, Vulkan), GPU acceleration, and real-time rendering, Audio frameworks such as Audio Weaver.
- Ensure robust integration of multimedia pipelines with bootloaders, BSPs, and OS-level services
- Debug and resolve hardware/software issues using tools like oscilloscopes, frame analyzers, and protocol debuggers
- Ensure compliance with automotive functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434) standards
- Support CI/CD pipelines, unit test automation, and Agile development processes
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in embedded software development, with a focus on display, video, audio or camera systems
- Strong expertise in C/C++, with deep understanding of multimedia subsystems and low-level hardware control
- Experience with V4L2, Linux DRM, GStreamer, ALSA, or Android HALs for multimedia
- Proven background in SoC BSP, bootloader integration, and board bring-up for multimedia platforms
- Strong debugging and system profiling skills in real-time multimedia environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with SoCs from Qualcomm, NXP, TI, NVIDIA, or similar vendors
- Background in ADAS, infotainment, or digital cockpit system architecture
- Proficiency in Python or Shell scripting for automation and testing
- Experience with ASIL-B/D designs and safety-critical display or camera systems
Next steps
- Press “Apply”
- We will review your application
- If qualified, you will be accepted into the network and can be considered for this and similar positions & projects
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