Senior Technical Lead Post-Silicon Validation & RTOS SDK

Senior Technical Lead – Post-Silicon Validation & RTOS SDK (Automotive Real-Time MCU) (Pune/Bangalore – India)

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Introduction: We’re looking for a senior technical leader to drive both post-silicon validation (AVV) and RTOS SDK development for our next-gen RISC-V-based automotive real-time MCUs. You'll lead the software team responsible for validating first silicon and developing production-grade SDKs that enable real-world applications like EV control, ADAS, and safety-critical domain computing.

This is an exciting opportunity

• To shape both software and silicon validation for safety-critical automotive MCUs.

• Work at the intersection of hardware, software, and functional safety, influencing product and platform strategy.

• Exposure to real-world use cases in EVs, ADAS, powertrain, and domain controllers.

Our aim is to build software components that not only allow our IP systems, SOC solutions to be well tested but also provide our customers and partners with a robust repository of software to kick start their assimilation of MIPS IP and SOC, allowing them to obtain the highest performance from hardware and software synergy.

If you are an innovative problem solver with a deep passion for embedded software and compute technologies, and love building things from the grounds up, we want to hear from you!

As our mission goes, we are committed to offering “Freedom to Innovate Compute” – Join us in this mission to accelerate your impact to the larger industry and hence your growth

Our Key Differentiators 

Our RISC-V MCUs are designed with groundbreaking features: 

• Custom Instructions: Optimized math-intensive operations to accelerate motor control algorithms. 

• MIPS Real-Time Hardware Multithreading: Enable faster and more efficient execution of motor control-related tasks by minimizing context-switching overhead. 

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership

  • Build and lead a 10+ member cross-functional embedded software team.

  • Define execution plans, schedules, and quality metrics across SDK and AVV.

  • Mentor team members; provide guidance on technical challenges and project delivery.

• RTOS SDK Development

  • Own the architecture and delivery of the RTOS SDK (FreeRTOS, other), including BSPs, HALs, low-level drivers, and middleware.

  • Ensure modular, scalable SDK structure supporting AUTOSAR and non-AUTOSAR stacks.

  • Deliver example applications and customer reference packages.

  • Drive code reuse across internal validation and customer deliverables.

• Post-Silicon AVV

  • Define and execute software-centric AVV strategy for post-silicon validation.

  • Validate key subsystems: ADCs, PWMs, Ethernet, timers, watchdogs, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, etc.

  • Lead first-silicon bring-up, in-depth debugging, and regression testing.

  • Implement AVV use cases covering functional, real-time, and safety behaviours.

  • Ensure ASIL-D level functional safety validation, using SIL, HIL, and fault injection.

  • Build automation infrastructure supporting lab validation and CI pipelines.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with system architects, hardware, and safety teams.

  • Provide feedback to hardware design and influence next-gen RISC-V CPU and SoC features.

  • Interact with internal and external stakeholders to align roadmaps and execution.

• Customer & Ecosystem Engagement

  • Collaborate with OEM/Tier-1 customers on integration, onboarding, and SDK adoption.

  • Contribute to the RISC-V open-source ecosystem, including toolchain, RTOS, and libraries

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development and/or post-silicon validation, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.

• Proven expertise in RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, AUTOSAR OS), device drivers, and real-time control systems.

• Hands-on experience with bring-up, experience with debugging tools (OpenOCD, Segger J-Link, Lauterbach), and validation of complex SoC/MCU peripherals and safety features.

• Strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols: CAN, LIN, FlexRay, UART, SPI, I2C.

• Solid scripting and automation experience (Python, Bash, etc.) and familiarity with CI/CD tools.5+ years of practical experience in embedded software development/debug.

You might also have:

• Experience with ASIL-D safety-compliant software, ISO 26262 software V-model, and generating safety work products.

• Prior experience delivering SDKs for Tier-1s or OEMs, especially in motor control, powertrain, or chassis applications.

• Knowledge of bootloaders, firmware update mechanisms, and secure embedded software practices.

• Familiarity with RISC-V ISA. Knowledge of different Instruction Set Architectures (e.g. x86_64, ARM64)

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.