Senior embedded software engineer on-site in Anaheim, CA (12+ month contract) leading OS bring-up, JetPack/BSP customization, and hardware interface validation (I2C, GPIO, UART, GMSL) on NVIDIA Jetson platforms, and building services/APIs for automated manufacturing test. Core stack: Embedded Linux, C/C++, device drivers.
Title: Sr. Embedded Software Engineer (NVIDIA Jetson platforms & JetPack SDK)
Location: On-site Anaheim, CA
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead software bring-up, platform integration, and hardware enablement activities on NVIDIA Jetson-based systems.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Embedded Linux, BSP development, hardware interface validation, and software integration for automated test and manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
Perform OS bring-up and establish a stable software baseline on NVIDIA Jetson platforms.
Configure, customize, and validate NVIDIA JetPack/BSP software components.
Enable and validate hardware interfaces including I2C, GPIO, UART, GMSL, SPI Flash, Bluetooth, and touch panel interfaces.
Develop and support advanced platform features such as 4K video output, display subsystem integration, and hardware diagnostics.
Design and implement robust software interfaces and APIs between the Jetson platform and external tester/client applications.
Develop services for hardware control, device discovery, flash programming, and system monitoring.
Support automated system initialization, power-up sequencing, and runtime recovery mechanisms.
Implement solutions for dynamic GMSL reinitialization without requiring platform reboot.
Perform platform debugging, root-cause analysis, and system validation activities.
Create and maintain technical documentation, interface specifications, and integration guides.
Manage software licensing requirements for operating systems, third-party components, and development tools.
Collaborate closely with hardware, manufacturing, and test engineering teams to deliver reliable production-ready solutions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in Embedded Software Development.
Strong experience with Linux Kernel, BSP customization, and device driver development.
Hands-on experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms and JetPack SDK.
Strong knowledge of hardware interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, display, and multimedia subsystems.
Proficiency in C/C++, Linux application development, and debugging techniques.
Experience with Git, software release processes, and embedded system troubleshooting.
Experience with GMSL-based systems and high-speed data transfer interfaces
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of SPI Flash programming and manufacturing test automation.
Experience with Python scripting and automation frameworks.
Familiarity with Bluetooth integration, display technologies, and production validation environments.
Core Competencies
Embedded Linux • NVIDIA Jetson • BSP Development • Hardware Bring-up • Device Drivers • C/C++ • System Integration • API Development • Debugging & Troubleshooting