Staff Software Engineer - Embedded Platform Software

Staff Software Engineer - Embedded Platform Software We are seeking a Staff Embedded Platform Software Engineer to join our ADAS / Autonomous Driving Platform Software team. This role is for a senior technical leader who will define, architect, and deliver secure, high performance embedded platforms that underpin next-generation automotive systems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Linux/QNX BSP development, hardware bring-up, and embedded security, along with the ability to lead complex technical initiatives across hardware, systems, and software teams. Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and architectural direction for embedded platform software used in ADAS and autonomous driving systems
• Own and drive end-to-end platform initiatives from early bring-up through production readiness
• Lead board bring-up, SoC enablement, and low-level driver architecture for critical peripherals
• Define and guide camera bring-up, ISP integration, and video pipeline architecture
• Architect and oversee secure video streaming solutions, including video codecs and secure RTP pipelines
• Partner with hardware, systems, safety, security, and application teams to resolve cross-domain technical challenges
• Influence platform standards, best practices, and long-term technical roadmaps
• Mentor and technically guide engineers, raising overall team capability

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development for complex, safety- or performance critical systems
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C++
• Deep hands-on experience with Linux and/or QNX kernel, BSP, and platform software development
• Strong background in board bring-up and device driver development, including I2C, UART, SPI, PCIe, RGMII, SGMII, and camera ISPs
• Experience working with real-time operating systems and real-time constraints

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced C++ system-level and application-level design experience
• Proven experience contributing to ADAS or autonomous driving platforms
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and influence hardware schematics, datasheets, and system designs
• Experience with bootloaders, secure boot, firmware update strategies, and UDS diagnostics
• Deep understanding of embedded security architectures, including cryptographic hardware, key management, certificate lifecycles, and secure provisioning
• Experience influencing technical decisions across teams without direct authority

Estimated Min Rate : $70.00 Estimated Max Rate : $100.00 What's In It for You? We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh's hiring clients' preferences. To learn more about Yoh's privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: Stay Safe During Your Job Search Fraudulent recruiting communications have become increasingly common. Emails from Yoh recruiters will only come from an @yoh.com email address. Yoh will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, send gift cards, or transfer funds as part of the recruiting or hiring process. If you receive a communication that appears suspicious or requests payment, contact Yoh directly before responding or sharing personal information. Yoh