Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Linux (AI2205)

The SoC software team is responsible for creating the SDK for SiMa.ai’s MLSoC product line. This includes developing/porting OS, boot SW, device drivers, run time environment for multiple CPU subsystems that are part of SiMa.ai’s MLSoC(), developing embedded Linux based applications and APIs for enabling end2end customer application flow utilizing different IO subsystems that are part of MLSoC.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a seasoned software engineer who has experience developing OS device drivers, boot SW and key test applications in a Linux embedded environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in a high-performance team and has partnered with cross functional teams across multiple geographies. Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Leverage IP SW from Synopsys and ARM and integrate into MLSoC SW environment
• Develop drivers for peripheral devices including Low and High speed interfaces
• Test and verify Linux drivers and environment with Virtualizers and Zebu emulators
• Hardware communication between multiple heterogeneous cores
• Configure Linux environments for different reference boards
• Modify and perform Yocto builds for new functionality
• Provide SW to support HW MLSoC test validation team

Key Requirements

• BS/MS in computer science with minimum 5 years of experience
• Hands-on experience developing firmware, boot code and SW using high performance 64 bit Arm processors
• Hands-on experience developing drivers for SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI, Ethernet, eMMC
• Development experience with Embedded Linux (e.g. Yocto) and embedded RTOS (e.g. QNX) experience is highly desirable
• Experience of leveraging and developing on top of Open source software frameworks is highly desirable
• Experience in working with silicon teams is highly desirable
• Good proficiency with C/C++
• Proven track record and experience building and delivering complex SW products

Personal attributes

• Can-do attitude. Strong team player. Curious, creative and good at solving problems. Execution and results-oriented. Self-driven, thinks big and is highly accountable. Good communication skills.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $180,000 - $230,000. The actual annual salary paid for this position will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skills, prior experiences, qualifications, expertise, work location, total target compensation, training, company needs, and current market demands. The annual salary range for this position is subject to change and may be adjusted in the future.