Sr. System Software Engineer

CHS OU Ambarella (Shanghai) Company Ltd

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China Shanghai Until 9/1/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 3, 2026 Last posted July 3, 2026
Job description

AI Vision Processors For Edge Applications

Our solutions make cameras smarter by extracting valuable data from high-resolution video streams.

Job Description

Linux embedded driver development engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to global customers, enabling them to better utilize Ambarella's solutions

• Driver development and software development related to video and audio in embedded Linux systems

• Responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining drivers and BSPs for Ambarella SoC chips, including USB, Ethernet, NAND/NOR, SD/EMMC, PCIe, etc

• Responsible for upgrading the Linux Kernel on the Ambarella platform, as well as evaluating and analyzing system performance.\

• Collaborate with other departments to complete software development and write technical documentation for clients and other departments

Job requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer or electronic-related majors, with a master's degree preferred

• Have a good understanding of basic knowledge of video and image, and have experience in using LCD, HDMI, MIPI CSI/DSI/LVDS interfaces

• Strong proficiency in ARM assembly/C language programming, familiar with Linux driver development and Makefile writing, with at least three years of relevant work experience

• Experience in embedded programming, such as long-term Uboot, Linux Kernel, or Yocto, is preferred

• Experience in hardware design is preferred

• Possess good oral and written English skills

About this role

Summary

Develop and optimize drivers for embedded Linux systems on Ambarella chips.

Job title

Sr. System Software Engineer

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Shanghai, China, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ARM assemblyC programmingLinux driver developmentMakefileembedded programming

Preferred skills

Linux KernelYoctohardware designUbootEnglish skills

Specializations

driver developmentembedded Linuxvideoaudio
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

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