Principal SoC BSW Engineer – Display & Video Job at FCA Group in City of Auburn

We are seeking a Principal SoC BSW Engineer – Display & Video, Camera to lead the development and integration of multimedia base software for advanced automotive SoC platforms. This role focuses on low-level software for displays, video pipelines, and camera systems, which are critical to delivering cutting-edge Infotainment, Driver Assistance (ADAS), and Digital Cockpit experiences in Stellantis' next-generation vehicles.

You will collaborate across hardware, operating system, graphics, and application teams to deliver high-performance, low-latency, and safety-compliant multimedia solutions

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and integration of base software for display controllers, video processing units, and camera subsystems on complex SoCs
• Develop and optimize low-level drivers, firmware, and middleware for multimedia components including ISP, GPU, camera sensors, and video codecs
• Integrate and configure high-speed multimedia interfaces such as MIPI CSI/DSI, LVDS, DSI, HDMI, and USB
• Collaborate with teams working on graphics frameworks (OpenGL, Vulkan), GPU acceleration, and real-time rendering
• Enable and tune camera and video pipelines across RTOS, Linux, and Android platforms
• Ensure robust integration of multimedia pipelines with bootloaders, BSPs, and OS-level services
• Debug and resolve hardware/software issues using tools like oscilloscopes, frame analyzers, and protocol debuggers
• Drive performance optimization, synchronization, and real-time behavior in video and camera workflows
• Ensure compliance with automotive functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434) standards
• Support CI/CD pipelines, unit test automation, and Agile development processes

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in embedded software development, with a focus on display, video, or camera systems

• Strong expertise in C/C++, with deep understanding of multimedia subsystems and low-level hardware control

• Hands-on experience with MIPI, HDMI, LVDS, or USB-based camera/display interfaces

• Experience with V4L2, Linux DRM, GStreamer, ALSA, or Android HALs for multimedia

• Proven background in SoC BSP, bootloader integration, and board bring-up for multimedia platforms

• Strong debugging and system profiling skills in real-time multimedia environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

• Experience with SoCs from Qualcomm, NXP, TI, NVIDIA, or similar vendors

• Knowledge of ISP tuning, camera calibration, and video codec optimization

• Familiarity with secure video pipelines, content protection (DRM), and rights management

• Background in ADAS, infotainment, or digital cockpit system architecture

• Proficiency in Python or Shell scripting for automation and testing

• Experience with ASIL-B/D designs and safety-critical display or camera systems