Senior Technical Lead MPU Linux and Platform Validation (AVV)

Job Title

Senior Technical Lead MPU Linux and Platform Validation (AVV)

Role Summary

Lead a cross-functional software team to deliver baseline Linux SDK bring-up, core platform drivers, and software-centric platform validation (AVV) for a next-generation MPU platform. Responsible for enabling first-silicon bring-up, building a production-quality SDK, and driving validation and automation to achieve tapeout and release readiness.

Experience Level

Senior — the posting recommends ~15+ years in embedded/low-level software and platform bring-up, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

Drive architecture, delivery, and validation of the MPU software platform and lead teams across BSP/SDK, drivers, and AVV.

• Build and lead a cross-functional software team (Linux BSP/SDK, platform drivers, validation).
• Define execution plans, milestones, quality metrics, and release gates for baseline SDK and advanced feature ramps.
• Own architecture and delivery of the baseline Linux platform SDK: BSP bring-up, drivers, middleware, build systems, and release packaging.
• Lead post-silicon AVV: first-silicon bring-up, deep debug, regression closure, and software-driven sign-off criteria.
• Validate DDR, high-speed I/O (PCIe/USB/HDMI), networking/TSN, power management/PRCM, and platform stability under target workloads.
• Establish and maintain automation and CI pipelines for pre/post-silicon validation (smoke, regression, performance, stability).
• Collaborate with architects, hardware, DV/PD, IP vendors, and customers to align roadmaps and enable ecosystem adoption.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience.

• Extensive embedded/low-level software experience, including Linux kernel, device drivers, and BSP bring-up.
• Hands-on SoC bring-up and debug experience (JTAG, trace, emulation) and validating complex subsystems (DDR, PCIe, USB, HDMI, power management).
• Strong knowledge of networking/connectivity stacks (Ethernet/Linux networking, TSN) and common embedded interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO).
• Proven experience in first-silicon bring-up, root-cause debug, and driving silicon readiness decisions.
• Scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash) and familiarity with CI/CD practices for build, test, and validation pipelines.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers, run design reviews, and own end-to-end delivery.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience maintaining or upstreaming Linux kernel/device-driver code and using Yocto/Buildroot or similar build systems.
• Experience with multimedia/display stacks, vision/AI software stacks, industrial Ethernet protocols, or real-time networking.
• Familiarity with virtual platforms/VDKs, SoC modeling, or digital-twin workflows.

Education Requirements

Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.