Staff BSP Software Engineer:
Staff BSP (Board Support Package) Engineer will lead and drive embedded Linux platform development, board bring-up, and hardware-software integration for next-generation embedded systems.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in embedded systems, Linux kernel development, device drivers, and Board Support Package development, with hands-on experience working on NXP i.MX processor platforms. The candidate should be proficient in Yocto-based Linux build systems and have a deep understanding of hardware-software interfaces, device tree configurations, and low-level debugging.
What you will do:
- Lead the design, development and integration of Embedded Linux Board Support Packages (BSPs).
- Drive Linux kernel development, customization, configuration, debugging, and optimization.
- Work extensively with NXP i.MX processor families, including platform initialization, bootloader integration, and board-level software enablement.
- Develop, integrate, and debug Wi-Fi, display and USB drivers, ensuring reliable connectivity and display functionality.
- Maintaining/updating the embedded Linux Yocto distribution and develop and maintain Yocto-based build systems, including custom layers, recipes, kernel configurations, and image generation.
- Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to validate board designs, debug hardware-software integration issues, and resolve platform-level challenges.
- Perform hardware-level debugging using tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
- Analyze and optimize system boot time, memory utilization, CPU performance, and overall platform stability.
- Design and implement power management strategies for low-power embedded systems, including suspend/resume and power optimization.
- Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded Linux development, including automated builds, integration testing, and release processes.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across BSP, kernel, and embedded platform development activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s/master’s degree in Electronics and Communication, Embedded system, Electrical /Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
- 7 to 9 years of total professional in embedded systems.
- Strong experience in embedded systems development on NXP i.MX processor families.
- Strong understanding of embedded boot processes, including Boot ROM, U-Boot, Linux boot flow, and root filesystem initialization.
- Familiarity with ARM-based SoC architectures, memory management, interrupts, DMA, GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART, USB and other hardware interfaces.
- Experience developing and debugging Wi-Fi, display, and USB peripheral drivers.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electronics and Communication, Embedded Systems, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field
- 7 to 9 years of professional experience in embedded systems
- Strong experience developing embedded systems on NXP i.MX processor families
- Strong understanding of embedded boot processes, including Boot ROM, U-Boot, Linux boot flow, and root filesystem initialization
- Familiarity with ARM-based SoC architectures, memory management, interrupts, DMA, GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and other hardware interfaces
- Experience developing and debugging Wi-Fi, display, and USB peripheral drivers
Inari Medical Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many roles, with employees described as 'extremely happy' with total compensation including pay, stock, equity, and benefits. Feedback suggests above‑average salary levels across departments contribute to strong pay sentiment.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employer‑paid premiums for employees cited in multiple descriptions. Additional options like critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and wellness programs reinforce the healthcare offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized by unlimited PTO, cited as a top benefit by employees. Paid holidays and flexible hours are also referenced, expanding the range of time‑off options.
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What We Do
Inari Medical, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing products to treat and transform the lives of patients suffering from venous diseases.
