Infotainment/Connectivity Lead

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Location
This 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.
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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.
Disclaimers
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