Lead and grow a multidisciplinary software engineering team focused on SDK, ROM, and BSP development. Act as the senior technical and people leader at the Bangalore site for this domain.
Platform Enablement:
Development and maintenance of ROM code, secure boot frameworks, device initialization, and board support packages (BSPs) for ADI s Linux-capable SoCs.
SDK Development:
Contribute key components of ADI s SDK ecosystem, ensuring scalable, reusable, and maintainable solutions that simplify embedded software development for customers.
Cross-Functional Alignment:
Collaborate with global SDK team, SoC SW architecture, embedded Linux, Zephyr, security, and tools teams to align software deliverables with silicon features and go-to-market strategies.
Software Quality Processes:
Establish and maintain best-in-class software engineering practices including code review, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and security hardening.
Talent Culture Development:
Hire, mentor, and develop top engineering talent in Bangalore, creating a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Pre-silicon bring-up:
Closely collaborate with HW and design verification teams to develop and execute pre-silicon SW development strategy to ensure software readiness for internal and customer-facing deliverables. Support pre-silicon and post-silicon bring-up.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
15+ years of embedded software experience, with 5+ years in senior engineering leadership roles
Deep technical expertise in embedded Linux, ROM bootloaders, and BSP development
Experience in pre-silicon software development strategies (virtual platforms, emulation platforms, FPGA emulation)
Proven experience with ARM-based SoC architectures and secure boot flows
Strong leadership in distributed and cross-functional environments with open and inner-source mindset
Proficiency with modern development tools: Git, Jenkins, Yocto, U-Boot, Linux kernel, etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with global collaboration experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in semiconductor or OEM companies delivering SoC platform software
Familiarity with software safety and security standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 21434)
Experience with automotive and/or industrial embedded systems
Background in open-source contributions or community engagement
Prior experience building and scaling engineering teams in India

Director, Software Development Engineering