Lead Firmware Engineer - Android/Linux BSP
Overview
Provide technical leadership for the design and implementation of a unified camera BSP infrastructure spanning Linux and Android platforms. This role is responsible for defining BSP architecture, leading camera sensor bring-up and ISP integration, optimizing image quality, and ensuring full compliance with Android Camera HAL requirements.
Responsibilities
Own the design and implementation of cross-OS camera architecture, leading board bring-up and ensuring robust hardware–software integration across platforms.
Own end-to-end development and maintenance of camera drivers (V4L2 sub-devices), ensuring robust integration with the Android Camera HAL.
Design and validate DT/DTBO overlays for camera power, reset, and MCLK sequencing, ensuring robust hardware bring-up and runtime stability.
Drive image quality tuning for 3A algorithms (AE/AWB/AF), LSC, TNR, and color pipelines using provided tools to achieve optimal performance and consistency.
Partner closely with hardware teams to define, validate, and debug CSI timing, PHY configuration, and sensor onboarding during platform bring-up.
Own management of NDA-protected components and maintain a structured, reliable communication cadence with silicon and camera vendors.
Author and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, bring-up playbooks, and release notes to support platform bring-up, handoff, and long-term maintainability.
Qualifications
BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is required
6 - 8 years of experience in embedded Linux/Android development with strong C/C++ skills
Proven experience with V4L2, Linux kernel camera drivers, and Android Camera HAL
Familiarity with device tree overlays, power sequencing
Hands-on with IQ tuning tools and camera validation frameworks
Experience with ISP pipelines and proprietary HAL components
Ability to debug complex camera pipelines across kernel and user space
Proficiency in Git/Gerrit and build systems for Yocto and AOSP
Knowledge of GStreamer/OpenCV for Linux multimedia pipelines
Experience with Qualcomm’s CHI pipeline
Understanding of Android CTS/GTS compliance and metadata policies
Pay
The annual pay range for this position is $132,000 - $214,000, which consists of base salary (subject to performance), reflecting the hiring range for candidates. Also note, an individual’s offer may vary from this range as it may be impacted by additional factors, including but not limited to the candidate's hiring location, qualifications, experience, and market factors.
Benefits
Creative offers a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401K with company match, Paid Time Off, Holidays, On-site Amenities at NJ Headquarters & TX Facilities, Crestron Market Cafes, and Fitness Centers.