Sr Embedded Software Engineer (Board Bring Up)

Capgemini is seeking a Senior DSP & Audio Embedded Software Engineer to support board bring-up, integration, and validation for real-time audio on the iRDK platform.

Responsibilities

• Support bring-up and integration for the DSP subsystem and Safety Processor on the iRDK platform
• Own the real-time audio pipeline, including codec integration, Audio HAL enablement, latency characterization, and performance validation
• Integrate and validate safety-critical subsystems, including lockstep processing, safety monitors, and fault detection mechanisms
• Collaborate with DSP firmware teams, tools support teams, and technology partners to resolve technical challenges
• Debug and resolve hardware/software integration issues affecting audio, DSP, and safety subsystem performance
• Validate real-time system performance and audio quality against Ok2Book and program acceptance criteria
• Work across hardware, software, systems, and validation teams to support platform integration and product readiness
• Participate in board bring-up, subsystem enablement, and system-level debugging
• Document DSP, audio, and safety subsystem status and readiness for program reviews and milestones
• Contribute to continuous improvement of embedded software development and validation processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience
• 5+ years working with TI DSP platforms (C7xxx, C66x, or equivalent)
• Strong expertise in real-time operating systems such as TI SYS/BIOS, FreeRTOS, or equivalent RTOS environments
• Hands-on audio subsystem bring-up experience, including ALSA, Audio HAL, codec integration, I2S, and SoundWire
• Experience with safety-critical embedded systems, including lockstep architectures, safety self-test libraries, and FTTI analysis/modeling
• Strong C/C++ development skills in bare-metal and RTOS-based environments
• Experience with TI Code Composer Studio and DSP development toolchains
• Proven hardware debugging expertise using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and related diagnostic tools
• Experience with board bring-up, subsystem enablement, and hardware/software integration activities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex embedded environments
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary engineering teams

Technologies

• TI DSP platforms (C7xxx, C66x)
• TI SYS/BIOS, FreeRTOS
• ALSA, Audio HAL
• codec integration, I2S, SoundWire
• lockstep architectures, safety self-test libraries, FTTI analysis/modeling
• C, C++, TI Code Composer Studio
• oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG
• Ok2Book
• iRDK platform
• Audio HAL enablement

Benefits

• 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

Location: Palo Alto, California (onsite)

Salary: USD 73,150 - 174,000 per yearly