- Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (RTOS & Embedded Linux)
Experience: 5–6 Years
About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer with strong expertise in Embedded C, Modern C++, RTOS, and Embedded Linux. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in developing production-grade firmware, low-level software, and embedded applications from concept to deployment.
This role is best suited for engineers who enjoy solving complex embedded problems, working closely with hardware, and building reliable, real-time systems.
Note: This is a core firmware development role. Candidates with experience primarily in testing, validation, QA, project management, or team management without significant firmware development experience will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain production-grade firmware using Embedded C and Modern C++ (C++17/20).
- Develop RTOS-based applications using FreeRTOS, Zephyr, RTX, or similar RTOS.
- Design and implement multi-threaded embedded applications with strong understanding of task scheduling, synchronization, interrupts, queues, semaphores, mutexes, timers, and memory management.
- Develop and maintain device drivers, Board Support Packages (BSP), and Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL).
- Work on Embedded Linux platforms using Yocto and Buildroot.
- Develop firmware for communication interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, BLE, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, MQTT, and TCP/IP.
- Perform hardware bring-up, firmware debugging, and performance optimization.
- Debug complex firmware issues using JTAG, GDB, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, and other debugging tools.
- Implement secure firmware features including OTA updates, Secure Boot, Encryption, and Authentication.
- Collaborate with hardware, PCB, cloud, and product teams throughout the product lifecycle.
- Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews while following software engineering best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence within the team.
Mandatory Technical Skills
- 5–6 years of hands-on Embedded Firmware Development experience.
- Strong expertise in Embedded C and Modern C++ (C++17/20).
- Strong knowledge of RTOS internals, including:
- Task Scheduling
- Context Switching
- Queues
- Semaphores
- Mutexes
- Event Groups
- Interrupt Handling
- Timers
- Memory Management
- Hands-on experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, RTX, or similar RTOS.
- Strong experience in Embedded Linux, Yocto, and Buildroot.
- Experience developing Device Drivers, HAL, and BSP.
- Strong understanding of microcontrollers and ARM Cortex-based architectures.
- Hands-on experience with communication protocols:
- SPI
- I2C
- UART
- CAN
- BLE
- Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
- MQTT
- TCP/IP
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and embedded debugging tools.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or similar cloud platforms.
- Experience with Docker and containerized embedded applications.
- Knowledge of secure firmware development, Secure Boot, OTA updates, and embedded cybersecurity.
- Exposure to AI/ML at the edge is an added advantage.
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Technical Interview Focus
Candidates should be able to confidently demonstrate practical knowledge of:
- Embedded C Programming
- RTOS Fundamentals
- Task Scheduling & Context Switching
- Interrupts
- Mutexes vs Semaphores
- Queues & IPC
- Memory Management
- Device Driver Development
- Embedded Linux
- Firmware Debugging
- Hardware Bring-up
- Peripheral Interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
- Real-Time System Design
Who Should Apply
- Engineers who have independently developed embedded firmware for commercial products.
- Candidates with strong development experience in both RTOS and Embedded Linux environments.
- Professionals who enjoy hands-on coding, debugging, and solving low-level embedded system challenges.
Pay: ₹1,100,000.00 - ₹1,600,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
