This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 3000000 - Rs 5500000 (ie INR 30 - 55 LPA)

Min Experience: 8+ years

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Embedded Engineer with 8–13 years of experience in designing and developing robust embedded systems for mission-critical products. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Embedded C and hardware design, along with extensive experience in firmware architecture, debugging, and leading engineering teams. You will play a pivotal role in driving product development from concept to production while collaborating closely with hardware, software, QA, and manufacturing teams.

As a technical leader, you will define embedded software architecture, establish engineering best practices, mentor developers, and ensure the delivery of reliable, high-performance embedded solutions. This role demands a hands-on engineering mindset combined with excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of embedded firmware for microcontroller- and processor-based systems.
  • Architect scalable, modular, and efficient embedded software using Embedded C.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers during schematic design, board bring-up, and hardware validation.
  • Develop low-level device drivers, bootloaders, and communication interfaces.
  • Perform hardware-software integration, system debugging, and root cause analysis.
  • Review schematics, datasheets, and PCB layouts to ensure firmware compatibility and optimal system performance.
  • Optimize firmware for memory utilization, power consumption, and real-time responsiveness.
  • Lead code reviews, establish coding standards, and ensure compliance with quality and safety guidelines.
  • Troubleshoot complex field issues and provide timely technical resolutions.
  • Mentor junior and senior engineers through technical guidance and design reviews.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and technical roadmaps.
  • Participate in product validation, manufacturing support, and production release activities.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and development procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related discipline.
  • 8–13 years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware development.
  • Proven experience leading embedded engineering teams and delivering commercial products.
  • Strong understanding of embedded software development lifecycle and product development processes.

Must-Have Skills

  • Expert-level proficiency in Embedded C programming.
  • Strong understanding of hardware architecture, digital electronics, and microcontroller-based systems.
  • Experience with ARM Cortex, STM32, NXP, TI, Microchip, or similar microcontroller platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, GPIO, ADC, PWM, and interrupt handling.
  • Expertise in firmware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, SWD, and hardware debuggers.
  • Hands-on experience with board bring-up, hardware validation, and firmware-hardware integration.
  • Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.

Good-to-Have Skills

  • Experience working with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr, or similar platforms.
  • Familiarity with embedded Linux and device driver development.
  • Knowledge of wireless technologies including Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or LoRa.
  • Exposure to secure boot, firmware-over-the-air (FOTA), and cybersecurity practices.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automation and testing.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, product certification, and reliability testing.

Preferred Candidate Profile

  • Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and technical leadership abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality solutions within deadlines.
  • Passion for building reliable embedded products and mentoring engineering teams.
  • Self-driven, detail-oriented, and committed to engineering excellence.

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