SoC Embedded Engineer – Automotive Systems

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You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees. For a quicker response, send your resume to Leo.Stephen@alten.com or apply directly on LinkedIn! 🚀 Role Overview We are seeking a SoC Embedded Engineer to support the development and integration of advanced automotive embedded platforms. This role will focus on SoC integration, BSP development, low-level embedded software, and hardware bring-up activities for next-generation automotive systems including infotainment, connectivity, and autonomous driving platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with automotive SoC platforms, embedded Linux/RTOS environments, and hands-on hardware debugging in a fast-paced product development environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and integrate Board Support Packages (BSP) for automotive SoC platforms Support embedded software development for automotive systems using C/C++ Perform SoC integration, device driver development, and low-level hardware/software interface debugging Execute hardware bring-up, board initialization, and platform validation activities Debug hardware and software issues using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, JTAG, and power supplies Collaborate with hardware, systems, and application teams to support platform integration and issue resolution Work with peripheral interfaces including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet Support embedded operating systems including Linux, FreeRTOS, and RTOS-based platforms Participate in system performance optimization, boot-time improvements, and platform stability enhancements Support CI/CD and software integration activities within embedded development environments Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred) Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software development with focus on automotive SoC/BSP integration Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems Hands-on experience with BSP development, device drivers, and low-level embedded software Strong understanding of SoC architectures and peripheral interfaces including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet Experience with embedded operating systems such as Linux, FreeRTOS, or RTOS Experience using debugging and development tools such as Git, Make/CMake, JTAG, and GDB Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in embedded environments Excellent communication and collaboration skills Important / Preferred Skills Strong experience with automotive SoC platforms from NXP or Qualcomm Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, board initialization, and hardware debugging Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and power supplies Familiarity with automotive infotainment (IVI), connectivity, or autonomous driving platforms Experience with embedded Linux platform integration and optimization Exposure to security protocols and secure embedded system development Experience with CI/CD pipelines for embedded software development Familiarity with automotive software architecture and system integration processes Preferred Qualifications Experience with SoC platforms from vendors such as Qualcomm, NXP, Renesas, TI, or Intel Experience in Autonomous Driving, IVI, or connected vehicle systems Familiarity with AUTOSAR or automotive middleware frameworks Prior experience in automotive product development environments ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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