Senior Technical Lead – Post-Silicon Validation & RTOS SDK

Role Summary

The Senior Technical Lead will oversee post-silicon validation and RTOS SDK development for next-generation automotive Real-Time MCUs. Responsible for leading a software team to validate silicon and develop SDKs for applications in electric vehicles and safety-critical systems.

Experience Level

Senior, with 10+ years of experience in embedded software development and at least 2+ years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a cross-functional embedded software team of 10+ members.
• Defining plans, schedules, and metrics for SDKs and validation.
• Driving the architecture and delivery of the RTOS SDK.
• Executing software-centric AVV strategies.
• Validating key subsystems and executing first-silicon bring-up.
• Building automation infrastructure to support lab validation.
• Collaborating with hardware and safety teams, and engaging with customers.

Requirements

Must-have skills include:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Embedded Systems or related fields.
• 10+ years in embedded software development and/or post-silicon validation.
• Expertise in RTOS, device drivers, and real-time systems.
• Experience with debugging tools and validation of complex SoC/MCU peripherals.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols, automation scripting, and CI/CD tools.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with ASIL-D compliant software and delivering SDKs for automotive applications.
• Familiarity with bootloaders and secure embedded software practices.
• Knowledge of RISC-V ISA.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s 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.