Principal Engineer - Multimedia & Embedded Systems

Principal Engineer

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Manage multiple teams,  projects and deliverables
Define Multimedia architecture and implementation of multimedia subsystems (audio, video, camera) for embedded platforms running Linux, QNX, and Android
Define multizone audio architecture and drive implemenations with team ( inhouse and partner)
Integrate third-party audio frameworks (e.g., Dolby, DTS, Dirac).
Develop and optimize audio drivers, ALSA/PulseAudio/PipeWire (Linux), QNX Audio drivers, and Android Audio HAL components
Develop and optimize video drivers (e.g., V4L2 for Linux, custom drivers for QNX), display drivers, and Android Graphic/Display HAL
Integrate and bring up camera sensors and modules on various platforms
Develop and integrate connectivity features related to multimedia (e.g., Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth A2DP/HFP/AVRCP, USB, Ethernet)     Proven technical experience Audio and multimedia area in Automotive domain
Strong leadership and SW Project Management skills
Ability to work in parallel across multiple projects
Working experience in Agile methodology Strong experience in multimedia domain for Digital Cockpit platforms on linux/QNX/Android platforms
Working experience in any latest gen Automotive chipsets, preferrable Qualcomm snapdragon 6/8 series.
Working experience in Agile methodology.
Experience in using Jira for Feature and Defect management.
Ability to manage multiple programs. for multiple vehicle lines.

Team's training, Team performance mgmt, and coaching abilities
strong interpersonal skills, handling escalations, excellent communication in addition to strong domain knowledge Expertise in C and C++ for embedded and system-level programming
Proficiency in Java/Kotlin for Android framework and application development
Scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and tooling
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Linux (Kernel, drivers, user space, ALSA, V4L2).
Solid experience with QNX (Neutrino RTOS, drivers, multimedia frameworks)
Extensive experience with Android (AOSP, Audio HAL, Camera HAL, MediaCodec, Stagefright, Media3)
Linux: ALSA, V4L2, GStreamer, FFmpeg.
QNX: QNX Multimedia Suite, OpenMAX.
Android: android.media APIs, MediaCodec, MediaRecorder, CameraX, Camera2 API, ExoPlayer, Jetpack    Media3
Experience in audio routing and policy configuration

Expertise in debugging complex embedded systems using JTAG, GDB, kernel debuggers
Experience with performance profiling tools on each OS (e.g., Android Profiler, Linux perf).

Handson experience in using DEVOPS and Bug tracking tools ( JIRA, GIT, Polarian, Doors, RTC)
Experienced in Design/Architecture Tools like EA
Strong analytical skills and hands-on experience with the tools and techniques necessary to perform root cause analysis, and ability to come up with solutions for complex issues
Monitor the resources in the efficient manner
Status of milestones and deliverables across the portfolio
Risk management and issue closure management
Identifying Process gaps and implementation for efficient work environment

 

Experience

15+ Yrs

 

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

B.E / M.E in EEE, ECE, E&I, CSE

General Requirements

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Experience Level

Senior Level