# *Lead Firmware Engineer*
## *Experience*
12+ Years
## *Employment Type*
Full-Time
## *Work Location*
Pune
## *Work Mode*
Hybrid (4 Days Work from Office | 1 Day Work from Home)
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# *About the Role*
We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on *Lead Firmware Engineer* to lead our Embedded Firmware and Embedded Hardware engineering teams while actively contributing to architecture, design, development, debugging, and technical problem-solving.
This is a *technical leadership role, not a pure people management position. The ideal candidate will take end-to-end ownership of embedded firmware and hardware development for industrial products such as **Servo Drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motion Controllers, Safety Drives, and Industrial Automation Solutions*. The candidate should be passionate about mentoring engineers, driving engineering excellence, and delivering high-quality embedded systems while remaining deeply involved in hands-on technical work.
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# *Key Responsibilities*
## *Technical Leadership & Architecture*
- * Lead the technical direction, architecture, and execution of embedded firmware and hardware projects.
- * Own the embedded electronics architecture covering MCU/SoC hardware, firmware architecture, RTOS, drivers, middleware, and communication interfaces.
- * Define technology roadmaps for embedded hardware platforms, microcontrollers, firmware frameworks, RTOS, and development toolchains.
- * Drive architectural decisions by balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, cybersecurity, quality, and cost.
- * Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex cross-functional engineering challenges.
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## *Hands-on Engineering*
- * Actively participate in hardware architecture, schematic, and PCB layout reviews.
- * Perform firmware architecture discussions, code reviews, and contribute to critical Embedded C development when required.
- * Support hardware bring-up and prototype debugging.
- * Perform debugging using Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, JTAG, and SWD tools.
- * Lead root cause analysis for hardware, firmware, EMC, reliability, and performance-related issues.
- * Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and scalable firmware design.
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## *Embedded Hardware*
- * Guide embedded hardware design involving MCU/SoC interfaces, analog and digital circuits, power management, monitoring, and protection.
- * Review PCB layouts with emphasis on Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), EMC, and EMI considerations.
- * Support component selection, reliability analysis, lifecycle management, and manufacturing readiness.
- * Oversee hardware verification, validation, and environmental testing activities.
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## *Embedded Firmware*
- * Lead development of Embedded C firmware for real-time embedded systems.
- * Design and review low-level drivers, peripherals, RTOS/bare-metal applications, bootloaders, and firmware update mechanisms.
- * Develop and review industrial communication stacks such as EtherCAT, CAN, PROFINET, and IO-Link.
- * Implement secure boot, secure firmware update mechanisms, cryptography, and cybersecurity best practices.
- * Ensure firmware quality through modular design, maintainability, and structured software engineering practices.
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## *Cross-Functional Collaboration*
- * Collaborate closely with Controls, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and System Architecture teams.
- * Work with controls engineers on PWM, ADC timing, and real-time system requirements.
- * Support product certifications, customer escalations, and technical audits.
- * Ensure alignment between hardware, firmware, and system-level requirements.
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## *Team Leadership*
- * Lead, mentor, and technically coach Embedded Hardware and Firmware engineers.
- * Drive technical excellence through design reviews, code reviews, knowledge sharing, and engineering best practices.
- * Support hiring, onboarding, capability development, and team growth.
- * Build a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture while remaining hands-on.
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## *Process & Quality*
- * Establish and maintain structured development processes, documentation, configuration management, and traceability.
- * Drive engineering best practices for design reviews, verification planning, and continuous improvement.
- * Promote firmware and hardware verification methodologies and support industrialization activities.
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# *Mandatory Skills*
## *Embedded Firmware*
- * 12+ years of Embedded Firmware development experience.
- * Strong expertise in Embedded C programming.
- * Real-Time Firmware development using RTOS or Bare-Metal architecture.
- * Bootloader development and Firmware Update mechanisms.
- * Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills.
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## *Embedded Hardware*
- * Hands-on experience with MCU/SoC-based hardware design.
- * Strong understanding of Analog and Digital Circuits.
- * Power Management and Sequencing.
- * PCB Design Flow and PCB Layout Reviews.
- * EMC/EMI fundamentals and debugging.
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## *Hardware Debugging*
Hands-on experience with:
- * Oscilloscope
- * Logic Analyzer
- * JTAG
- * SWD
- * Hardware Bring-up
- * Prototype Debugging
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## *Industrial Communication Protocols*
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:
* EtherCAT
* CAN
* PROFINET
* EtherNet/IP
* IO-Link
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## *Domain Experience*
Mandatory experience in one or more of the following:
* Servo Drives
* Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
* Motion Controllers
* Motion Control Systems
* Power Electronics
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## *Leadership Experience*
* Currently working as a Technical Manager, Technical Lead, or System Architect.
* Managing a team of 4–6 engineers while remaining technically hands-on.
* Experience in architecture reviews, design reviews, and code reviews.
* Experience working with European and/or US customers and stakeholders.
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# *Qualifications*
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
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# *Core Competencies*
* Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Self-driven with a proactive and ownership-oriented mindset.
* Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines.
* Passion for engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
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# *Preferred Skills*
* Secure Boot
* Cryptography
* IEC 62443 Cybersecurity
* Functional Safety (SIL2/SIL3)
* Automated Testing
* Continuous Integration (CI)
* Scripting and Test Automation
* Agile Development Methodology
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# *What We're Looking For*
* A hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in embedded firmware and embedded hardware development.
* Strong experience leading engineering teams while actively contributing to design and development.
* Proven expertise in industrial communication protocols, embedded debugging, and firmware architecture.
* Experience in industrial electronics, motion control, servo drives, VFDs, or power electronics is mandatory.
* Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating with global stakeholders.
* Stable employment history, with a minimum of *3 years in at least one organization*, is preferred.
* Candidates based in Pune or willing to relocate to Pune are preferred.
* Immediate to 30 days' notice period is preferred. Candidates serving up to a 60-day notice period may also be considered.
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# *Why Join Us?*
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge industrial automation and embedded technologies.
* Lead the development of next-generation embedded products.
* Hybrid work model with excellent work-life balance.
* Collaborative engineering culture with global exposure.
- * Long-term career growth in a high-impact technical leadership role.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pune, Maharashtra (Pune, Pune District)
