Embedded Software Engineer (DSP, Real-Time Systems & Audio)
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About the role
TI DSP expertise to own real-time subsystem bring up, audio pipeline enablement, and safety subsystem integration for the Mediatek C-X1 infotainment dev kit platform. Workplace: On-site, In-Office, 5 days per week. Location: Palo Alto, CA.
Responsibilities
- Lead bring up and integration of the DSP subsystem and safety processor on the infotainment dev kit platform
- Own real-time audio pipeline: codec integration, audio HAL, latency characterization and validation
- Integrate and validate safety subsystem: lockstep cores, safety monitors, FTTI analysis
- Serve as primary technical interface with DSP firmware, tools, and support
- Validate real-time performance and audio quality against Ok2Book acceptance criteria
- Document DSP and audio subsystem bring-up state for program gate review
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
- 5+ years' embedded SW; 5+ years focused on TI DSP platforms (C7xxx, C66x, or equivalent)
- Strong RTOS expertise: TI SYS/BIOS, FreeRTOS, or equivalent real-time OS
- Audio subsystem bring up: ALSA, audio HAL, codec integration (I2S, SoundWire)
- Safety subsystem experience: lockstep, self-test libraries, FTTI modeling
- C/C++ (bare-metal and RTOS), TI Code Composer Studio toolchain
- Hardware debug: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG
Preferred Qualifications
- Automotive domain experience (ADAS audio or infotainment)
- ISO 26262 / ASIL-B or higher safety development
- Experience with heterogeneous SoC platforms (main CPU + DSP co-processor)
- TI Jacinto or TDA4x automotive SoC familiarity
Pay
Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, ALTEN USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.