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As a skilled Middleware Lead, your role will involve spearheading the design, development, and integration of middleware components for a Linux-based In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system. You will be leading a team in building and maintaining communication services, multimedia frameworks, and other platform services that bridge the Board Support Package (BSP) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) layers. - Lead the end-to-end technical delivery of Linux-based IVI middleware components, including: - Multimedia frameworks (GStreamer, PulseAudio) - Radio (AM, FM, DAB+, Weather Band) - Communication services (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS) - Vehicle data interfaces - Collaborate with BSP teams to ensure middleware integrates seamlessly with hardware and low-level software. - Work with HMI developers to expose middleware services efficiently for UI consumption. - Implement inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms and service discovery protocols. - Optimize middleware performance and resource utilization on embedded Linux platforms. - Debug and troubleshoot middleware issues across the software stack. - Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and documentation. - Ensure middleware complies with automotive standards and security best practices. - Work closely with project management to align technical execution with timelines and milestones. - Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to IVI and embedded Linux development. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. - 5+ years of experience in middleware development in a Safe RTOS environment. - Strong knowledge of multimedia frameworks (GStreamer, PulseAudio) and networking protocols. - Experience with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and CAN bus communication protocols. - Proficient in C/C++ and scripting languages like Python or Bash. - Experience in Linux IPC mechanisms (DBus, sockets). - Good understanding of embedded Linux architecture and cross-layer integration. - Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills. In addition to the above role and responsibilities, you will be preferred if you have experience in automotive IVI or embedded systems development, knowledge of Yocto Project or Buildroot build systems, familiarity with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines, understanding of automotive safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity requirements, and exposure to Agile development methodologies.,
