Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Board Bring Up)

Salary: $73,150 - 174,000 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of embedded software development experience, including at least five years with TI DSP platforms such as C7xxx, C66x, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of real-time operating systems, such as TI SYS/BIOS, FreeRTOS, or similar environments.
• Practical experience bringing up audio subsystems, including ALSA, Audio HAL, codec integration, I2S, and SoundWire.
• Experience with safety-critical embedded systems, including lockstep architectures, safety self-test libraries, and FTTI analysis or modeling.
• Strong C/C++ skills in bare-metal and RTOS-based environments.
• Familiarity with TI Code Composer Studio and DSP development toolchains.
• Demonstrated hardware debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and related diagnostic tools.
• Experience with board bring-up, subsystem enablement, and hardware/software integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary engineering settings.

Responsibilities:

• Support bring-up and integration of the DSP subsystem and Safety Processor on the iRDK platform.
• Manage the real-time audio pipeline, including codec integration, Audio HAL enablement, latency characterization, and performance validation.
• Integrate and validate safety-critical subsystems, including lockstep processing, safety monitors, and fault detection mechanisms.
• Work with DSP firmware teams, tools support teams, technology partners, and cross-functional engineering groups to resolve technical issues.
• Debug hardware/software integration problems affecting audio, DSP, and safety subsystem performance.
• Verify real-time system performance and audio quality against Ok2Book and program acceptance criteria.
• Support platform integration and product readiness alongside hardware, software, systems, and validation teams.
• Participate in board bring-up, subsystem enablement, and system-level debugging.
• Document DSP, audio, and safety subsystem status and readiness for program reviews and milestones.
• Help improve embedded software development and validation processes.

Technologies:

• Composer
• Embedded
• Firmware
• FreeRTOS
• Hardware
• Support
• AI
• C++
• Cloud
• HTTP

More:

We are hiring a Senior DSP & Audio Embedded Software Engineer to help bring up, integrate, and validate DSP and Safety Processor subsystems on the iRDK platform. The role is based in Palo Alto, California, and involves close collaboration with engineering teams and technology partners to deliver production-ready embedded solutions. The posted base compensation range is $73,150–$174,000; actual pay depends on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and business considerations, and the position may also qualify for additional incentives. Our benefits for eligible regular full-time employees may include paid time off and holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and employee assistance programs. We are a global business and technology transformation partner with approximately 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries, working to help organizations advance digital and sustainable transformation. We are committed to equal opportunity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations.

last updated 41 week of 2026