LocationThis is an Onsite role in Palo Alto, CA
About the job you're considering The lead owns software and validation work on Linux and Android based infotainment and connectivity platforms.
Your Role - Ramp up on the existing codebase, build pipeline, and regression testing
- Develop and maintain the software stack for hardware verification and validation on Hypervisor, Linux, and Android systems
- Design and run stress tests on CPU, GPU, NPU, and multimedia subsystems to find bottlenecks, thermal limits, and stability issues
- Analyze and optimize ECU performance
- Support board bring-up, design verification, and debugging with architecture, hardware, and software teams
- Train and guide junior engineers
- Provide weekly status, risk, and decision documentation to program leadership
Your Skills and Experience - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of embedded software development
- Hands-on experience with high-performance SoCs such as Snapdragon, NVIDIA Orin, or MediaTek; automotive-grade SoC experience is a significant plus
- Proficiency in Embedded Linux, QNX, and DriveOS, and experience with hypervisor systems such as Type-1 hypervisors, Gunyah, or ACRN
- Experience with infotainment or connectivity subsystems such as camera/display, memory/storage, GNSS, UWB, RF, A2B, and Bluetooth audio
- Strong C/C++ coding skills
- Solid understanding of Linux/Android, kernel configuration, device driver interfaces, and debugging tools
- Strong BSP and kernel bring-up expertise (Linux, U-Boot or equivalent): partitioning, device tree, and boot flow for eMMC, UFS, SSD, and DRAM changes
- Experience with Lauterbach, oscilloscopes, JTAG, and flashing tools
- Understanding of interface and protocol stacks (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe, CAN) and board bring-up
- Scripting experience in Python or shell
Preferred Experience - OS internals: process scheduler, memory management, concurrency, synchronization, storage
- ARM core and architecture experience
- Embedded toolchains: compilers, linkers, linker scripts
- Automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet)
- CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems
- ISO 26262 functional safety awareness
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $73,150 - $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
