Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Qualcomm SoC / BSP & Hardware Bring-Up

Job Title

Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Qualcomm SoC / BSP & Hardware Bring-Up

Role Summary

Develop and integrate embedded software for automotive SoC platforms, focusing on BSP, device drivers, and hardware bring-up. Work with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver and validate embedded platforms for automotive projects.

Location: Auburn Hills, MI; role supports automotive SoC integration and board bring-up activities.

Experience Level

Senior — minimum 5 years of relevant embedded BSW/SoC experience; automotive domain experience required.

Responsibilities

Primary technical responsibilities include low-level software development, system bring-up, and hardware debugging in an automotive SoC environment.

• Design, implement, and maintain Board Support Packages (BSP) and low-level device drivers for SoCs.
• Integrate SoC platforms (Qualcomm and other vendors) into vehicle hardware and validate peripherals.
• Perform hardware bring-up, power sequencing, and root-cause debugging using lab instruments (oscilloscope, multimeter, power supply).
• Port, configure, and optimize embedded OSes (Linux, FreeRTOS, RTOS) and middleware.
• Use version control and build systems to manage source and produce reliable releases.
• Debug with JTAG, GDB and other embedded debugging tools; document findings and fixes.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to resolve integration issues and drive firmware/hardware correctness.
• Communicate technical status to stakeholders and mentor junior engineers as needed.

Requirements

Required technical skills and conditions for hire.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in BSW SoC design with a focus on automotive applications.
• Proven experience in SOC integration and BSP development; strong device driver experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and common embedded toolchains and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of SoC architectures and peripheral interfaces such as UART, SPI, and I2C.
• Experience with embedded operating systems (Linux, FreeRTOS, or other RTOS).
• Familiarity with version control (Git), build systems (Make, CMake) and debugging tools (JTAG, GDB).
• Hands-on hardware bring-up and debug experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, etc.
• Effective problem-solving, attention to detail, and clear written/verbal communication skills.
• As a federal contractor, candidates selected for hire must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with SoC vendors such as Qualcomm, Renesas, TI, or Intel.
• Familiarity with security techniques for embedded systems and CI/CD pipelines for embedded software.
• Experience with Autonomous Driving or IVI software architectures.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required; Master's degree preferred.

About the Company

Company: ALTEN Technology USA

Headquarters: Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Engineering services and consulting firm providing product development, engineering staffing, and project outsourcing across aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail and more in North America. Part of the global ALTEN Group delivering end-to-end support across the product development lifecycle.