We are seeking a Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer with strong experience in QNX and/or Android device driver development, board bring-up, and low-level hardware integration on Automotive IVI and Connectivity ECUs. This role focuses on platform enablement, driver development for multimedia/connectivity subsystems, complex HW/SW debug, and production-readiness support through DV and end-of-line phases.
Key Responsibilities
% of Time Responsibility:
35% Platform Bring-Up & Device Driver Development:
Lead board bring-up activities on Qualcomm SoC-based IVI / connectivity platforms
Develop and debug kernel/device drivers and BSP components (QNX or Android/Linux)
Enable core subsystems (boot chain, clocks/resets, storage, power sequencing) needed for platform readiness
Collaborate with HW teams on schematic/DT review and interface validation
25% Hardware–Software Integration & Debugging:
Debug complex HW/SW interaction issues across drivers, firmware, and peripherals
Perform root-cause analysis using tracing/logging and lab instrumentation; drive issues to closure
Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve platform defects and unblock integration
10% Cross-ECU Coordination & Platform Services:
Support integration topics spanning IVI ECU and connectivity/MCU components (e.g., power and wake coordination)
Define and document low-level interfaces, assumptions, and bring-up checklists to improve repeatability
20% Production Readiness & Validation Support:
Support DV/PV and manufacturing readiness (flashing, diagnostics hooks, stability fixes, performance tuning)
Improve observability and robustness (error handling, watchdogs, recovery paths) for production deployments
Provide on-site/remote support during critical integration builds and validation events as needed
10% Technical Leadership & Best Practices:
Mentor engineers and contribute to design/code reviews with an emphasis on quality and maintainability
Drive best practices for driver architecture, testing strategies, and documentation
Continuously improve bring-up workflows, tooling, and automation where applicable
Mandatory Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills for complex embedded systems
Clear written and verbal communication; able to align across hardware, software, and validation teams
Collaborative mindset; effective in cross-functional and cross-company environments
Ownership-driven execution with a high bar for code quality, documentation, and reviews
Ability to mentor engineers and establish best practices for bring-up and debugging
10+ years of embedded software development experience
Strong experience in QNX (7.1/8.0) or Android BSP / Linux kernel development
Hands-on experience with Qualcomm automotive SoCs (e.g., SA8155P, SA8255P, or similar)
Experience developing and debugging kernel drivers and/or HAL layers (C/C++)
Board bring-up experience including bootloaders, device trees, and low-level initialization
Deep understanding of interrupts, DMA, memory mapping, clocks/resets, and power management
Strong hardware debug skills using logs, tracing, and lab tools (e.g., JTAG)
Optional Skills:
Master’s degree in a related technical field
Experience in automotive IVI / digital cockpit systems
Experience with multimedia subsystems (audio, display, camera) and/or connectivity (USB, Ethernet, BT/Wi-Fi)
Experience supporting DV, PV, and EOL / manufacturing phases
Familiarity with NXP S32K microcontrollers and cross-ECU power coordination
Experience with FreeRTOS or microcontrollers
Safety awareness: familiarity with ISO 26262 concepts
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $39.30/hour - $61.40/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
