Embedded Autopilot (iRdk)

Hi, Job Title: Embedded Autopilot (iRdk) Location: Palo Alto, CA Job Mode: On-site Experience :8+ years Lead Mediatek C-X1 Platform (iRDK) Lead role to drive iRDK bringup on the Mediatek C-X1 platform. You will own the technical effort from EVK to custom iRDK board, serve as the primary interface with Mediatek Responsibilities ● Lead end-to-end iRDK bringup on Mediatek C-X1 from EVK reference to custom iRDK board ● Own SW stack bring-up: bootloader, kernel, BSP, and middleware integration ● Serve as primary technical interface with Mediatek for platform enablement and escalations ● Drive platform characterization: performance, stability, and thermal profiling ● Provide weekly status, risk, and decision documentation to program leadership ● Collaborate with architecture , hardware and software teams on bring-up strategy Qualifications ● Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field ● 10+ years embedded SW experience; 5+ years in a staff or lead role ● Direct hands-on experience with Mediatek SoC platforms (C-X1, MT8xxx series, or equivalent) ● Proven track record leading ECU/SoC bringup programs end-to-end ● Strong BSP and kernel bring-up expertise (Linux, U-Boot or equivalent bootloader) ● C/C++, Python/Rust; hardware debug tools (Lauterbach, JTAG, oscilloscope) ● Excellent cross-team communication; experience working directly with SoC vendors Preferred Skills: ● Automotive-grade SoC bringup experience ● Familiarity with Mediatek iRDK SDK and toolchain ● ISO 26262 functional safety awareness ● Experience with hypervisor-based platforms Thanks and regards thomas@ampstek.com