Senior Linux BSP Engineer

The Company:

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We’re producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We’re not just seeking to change how our cars work – we’re seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we’re creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux BSP (Board Support Package) Engineer to lead the development and integration of a new hardware platform based on Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Automotive chipset. In this role, you will collaborate with our hardware vendor (who provides the initial Linux bring-up) and take ownership of extending, customizing, and validating the BSP for our specific vehicle configuration. You will enable key peripherals (Display, Camera, Ethernet, Serializer/Deserializer chipsets), integrate with Android Automotive OS, and ensure reliable communication with the vehicle’s on-board MCU for system power management and inter-processor communication. This is a senior-level, hands-on engineering position with significant influence on system architecture, debugging strategies, and technical direction.

Responsibilities:

• Lead BSP Development & Board Bring-up

• Own the customization of the Linux BSP provided by the hardware vendor.

• Guide peripheral bring-up and ensure robust hardware/software integration.

• Mentor junior engineers in Linux kernel and driver development.

• Peripheral Enablement & Integration

• Bring up and configure peripherals such as Display, Camera, Ethernet, SerDes chipsets.

• Develop, modify, and maintain Linux device drivers for custom hardware.

• Validate integration with Android Automotive OS and ensure compliance with vehicle requirements.

• MCU & Power Management Integration

• Design and validate communication with the on-board MCU over SPI/UART/GPIO.

• Support power-up, shutdown, suspend/resume sequencing between CPU and MCU.

• Ensure reliability in real-world automotive scenarios.

• Debugging & Validation

• Perform in-depth kernel-level debugging using JTAG, serial console, oscilloscope, and logic analyzer.

• Define and execute validation procedures for BSP and peripheral bring-up.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware vendors, Android application teams, and MCU firmware teams.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in embedded Linux BSP development.

• Proven expertise in Linux kernel, device drivers, and board bring-up.

• Experience with peripheral bring-up: display (DSI), cameras (CSI), Ethernet, SerDes

• Strong experience with Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs (automotive or mobile) or other ARM-based SoCs.

• Proficiency in C/C++, Linux/Android build systems.

• Hands-on debugging experience with oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG, and serial tools.

• Understanding of Android Automotive OS HALs and system integration.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset for complex system-level challenges.

• Technical leadership with the ability to mentor and guide peers.

• Effective communicator for cross-functional collaboration and vendor engagement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Qualcomm Automotive Development Platforms (ADP).

• Knowledge of Linux/Android power management frameworks.

• Prior work on inter-processor communication (SPI/UART/GPIO/I2C) between CPU and MCU.

• Familiarity with functional safety (ISO 26262), automotive-grade development, and OTA update frameworks.

• Ability to provide technical leadership across software/hardware integration efforts.

Annual Salary Range:

($135,000 - $160,000 DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans

Perks + Benefits

• Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)

• 401(k) options

• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment

• Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.