Location: Bengaluru, India
Industry: Advanced Embedded Systems | Automotive | Industrial | Intelligent Devices
Company: German-Based Product Engineering Organisation
We are a Germany-headquartered technology company building next-generation intelligent systems across drone, automotive, and industrial platforms. Our engineering philosophy is rooted in precision, reliability, system thinking, and long-term product ownership.
We are looking for a Senior Embedded Engineer who can operate confidently across firmware, FPGA integration, and hardware-software interfaces , someone capable of translating complex embedded architectures into reliable, production-grade systems.
This is a high-impact technical leadership role where you will define the embedded strategy for current and future products. You will work at the intersection of embedded firmware, FPGA systems, hardware design, and software integration, shaping the embedded foundation for products that must operate reliably in demanding real-world environments.
We are specifically seeking an engineer with strong cross-layer embedded expertise , someone who can move seamlessly between:
MCU firmware and real-time systems
FPGA integration and system bring-up
Hardware-software interface architecture
The ideal candidate understands not only how individual layers work, but how they interact as one cohesive system.
This role serves as the embedded systems authority across the organisation. You will define and govern the embedded architecture strategy across all active and future product lines, including:
MCU and processor selection
Peripheral and interface architecture
FPGA integration strategy
RTOS and bare-metal decisions
Embedded-to-software interface contracts
System timing, reliability, and power architecture
You will collaborate closely with software engineers, hardware teams, FPGA developers, and product stakeholders to ensure all embedded systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with future automotive and industrial requirements.
This role is not limited to implementation , it is fundamentally about technical leadership, architecture ownership, and long-term embedded systems strategy.
Own the technical architecture for all embedded subsystems across products.
Define MCU selection strategy, peripheral allocation, RTOS frameworks, and system-level architecture standards.
Drive scalable embedded design decisions aligned with future product roadmaps.
Define and govern the integration contract between FPGA fabric and application processors.
Collaborate with hardware teams on HDL integration, timing requirements, and system bring-up.
Ensure reliable interaction between programmable logic and software-controlled systems.
Lead architecture oversight for CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, and related communication interfaces.
Establish interface consistency and migration readiness for automotive-grade requirements including CAN FD and functional safety environments.
Define clean API boundaries between firmware and software layers.
Ensure software teams are never blocked by undocumented embedded behavior or unclear interface definitions.
Improve observability, debugging capability, and integration reliability across the stack.
Participate actively in schematic reviews and PCB design discussions from a firmware and signal integrity perspective.
Identify potential hardware limitations or firmware risks early in the development lifecycle.
Support first-pass board bring-up and multi-layer debugging activities.
Lead root-cause investigations for issues spanning hardware, firmware, FPGA, and software layers.
Own system-level debugging and reliability improvements for production environments.
Act as the primary technical reference point for embedded engineering within the organisation.
Mentor embedded engineers and establish strong engineering review practices.
Contribute to embedded development standards, validation methodology, and long-term engineering excellence.
Strong hands-on experience in embedded firmware development and system architecture.
Deep understanding of at least two of the following domains:
MCU firmware and RTOS systems
FPGA integration and HDL collaboration
Hardware-software interface design
Working knowledge of the third domain with the ability to communicate effectively across all layers.
Experience with real hardware bring-up, debugging, and production deployment.
Strong architectural judgment with the ability to design pragmatic, scalable systems.
Ability to make technically sound decisions under real-world constraints.
Strong understanding of embedded communication protocols and system integration.
Excellent communication skills across software, hardware, and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical discussions.
Strong documentation and technical review discipline.
Exposure to automotive, industrial automation, robotics, drone, or safety-critical systems.
Experience with functional safety concepts and embedded reliability engineering.
Familiarity with embedded Linux, RTOS platforms, FPGA workflows, and production validation processes.
Success in this role will be measured through:
Quality and scalability of embedded architecture decisions.
Reliability and maintainability of deployed systems.
Ability to resolve complex cross-layer technical challenges.
Technical leadership and mentorship effectiveness.
Clarity of communication and architecture documentation.
Long-term readiness of embedded systems for automotive and industrial scale.
This role offers a direct path into Head of Embedded Engineering leadership as the organisation expands globally into automotive and industrial markets.
You will play a critical role in defining:
Embedded engineering standards
Verification and validation philosophy
Team structure and hiring strategy
Long-term embedded architecture direction
External representation of embedded engineering capability to partners, clients, and regulators
This is a strategic leadership opportunity with long-term influence on the company’s product architecture and engineering culture.
During your first week, you will:
Conduct a full audit of the existing embedded architecture across active products.
Review MCU, FPGA, RTOS, and interface selections across the platform stack.
Assess current FPGA-to-software interface specifications and identify integration risks or missing definitions.
Participate in firmware code reviews and provide structured architectural feedback.
Meet with hardware and software teams to understand current integration pain points and operational challenges.
Present an initial embedded architecture briefing covering:
Work with a globally connected German engineering environment focused on high-quality product innovation.
Solve complex embedded and systems engineering challenges with real-world impact.
Influence architecture decisions across next-generation intelligent platforms.
Collaborate with experienced international engineering teams in a high-ownership culture.
Build products designed for long-term automotive and industrial scalability.
Accelerate your technical leadership journey in a company that values engineering depth and accountability.
