Embedded Gaming System Development

I’m building a consumer-grade entertainment device whose flagship feature is smooth, responsive gaming support. I need an embedded systems engineer who can take the idea from concept to working prototype, covering hardware selection, board design, firmware, and performance tuning so the final unit feels console-class in a much smaller, cost-effective form factor.

Core requirements
• Craft the hardware architecture around an SoC or high-performance MCU that delivers reliable gaming performance without exceeding a 5 W power envelope.
• Produce schematics, BOM, and a production-ready multi-layer PCB.
• Write and optimise the firmware or RTOS layer that boots quickly, handles user input, and drives audio/video output at 60 fps or better.
• Build in easy hooks for debugging and future expansion; video playback and internet connectivity may be added later, so headroom for those is a plus.
• Supply thorough documentation and test code so I can replicate results on my bench.

Acceptance criteria
• Reference game demo runs at ≥60 fps on target hardware.
• All source files, PCB design files, and build instructions are delivered in editable format.
• Device operates within the stated power limits during continuous gameplay.

If you’ve shipped consoles, set-top boxes, or similar consumer electronics and are comfortable with tools such as Altium, KiCad, STM32CubeIDE, Zephyr, or FreeRTOS, I’d love to see your portfolio and hear how you’d tackle this project.