Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for hardware-based products. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in C/C++, microcontrollers, RTOS, embedded Linux, device drivers, and hardware-software integration.

The candidate will work closely with hardware engineers, system architects, and cross-functional teams to develop reliable, high-performance embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using C and C++.

• Develop firmware for microcontrollers and microprocessors.

• Work with RTOS platforms such as FreeRTOS, QNX, and VxWorks.

• Develop and debug device drivers and low-level software.

• Work with embedded Linux and Linux kernel modules.

• Integrate software with hardware components and peripherals.

• Perform debugging using JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

• Optimize software for memory usage, performance, and power consumption.

• Develop communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet.

• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing.

• Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues.

• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical documentation.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong programming experience in C, C++, and Embedded C.

• Experience with ARM, ARM Cortex-M, and other microcontroller architectures.

• Knowledge of Embedded Linux, Linux kernel, and device drivers.

• Hands-on experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, QNX, VxWorks).

• Understanding of hardware interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, and Ethernet.

• Experience with debugging tools such as JTAG, GDB, Lauterbach, and oscilloscopes.

• Knowledge of bootloaders, memory management, and interrupt handling.

• Experience with Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD tools.

• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.

• 10–15+ years of experience in embedded software or firmware development.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Experience working with hardware and software engineering teams.

• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AUTOSAR and automotive embedded systems.

• Knowledge of IoT and connected devices.

• Experience with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and wireless communication.

• Knowledge of Python scripting and automation testing.

• Experience with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity in embedded systems.