Location
This is a role 100% onsite in Portland,Oregon.
About the Job You're Considering
Are you passionate about building the foundational software that powers advanced connected systems? As a BSP Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and enabling next-generation In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) platforms, working across Linux kernel, QNX, device drivers, board bring-up, and system integration. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance embedded software that supports innovative passenger experiences while contributing across the entire software development lifecycle, from design and development through deployment and ongoing support.
Your Role
- Design, develop, debug, and maintain BSP, Linux kernel, QNX, and device driver software for next-generation embedded platforms.
- Support board bring-up, bootloader enablement, operating system integration, hardware/software validation, and platform feature development.
- Optimize software performance, memory utilization, reliability, and scalability to meet product and system objectives.
- Collaborate with hardware, Android, platform software, integration, and validation teams to deliver robust embedded solutions.
- Develop and execute functional, integration, regression, and performance tests while supporting software quality and automation initiatives.
- Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, code reviews, deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Your Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Seven+ years of experience developing embedded software with strong proficiency in C, C++, Python, Linux, and QNX environments.
- Hands-on experience with Linux kernel development, device driver development, board bring-up, embedded operating systems, boot processes, and platform enablement.
- Strong understanding of communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and USB, along with hardware/software integration principles.
- Experience optimizing embedded system performance, memory utilization, software reliability, security, and overall platform quality.
- Familiarity with hypervisors, virtualization technologies, automated testing frameworks, and software verification methodologies.
- Experience working within Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD environments, supported by strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing embedded software for aerospace, aviation, automotive, transportation, medical device, or life sciences industries.
- Experience with Android platform integration and highly reliable or mission-critical embedded systems.
- Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including automated testing, continuous integration, code reviews, and software quality frameworks.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $73,150 to $174,000.
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
