C/C++ Developer

7th Unit is building a wheeled upper-body humanoid robot for industrial deployment in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. This is a founding role, you own the perception architecture from day one.

What you'll do

• Build and own the full perception stack for v1 — object detection, depth estimation, workspace understanding
• Integrate perception with manipulation and motion planning systems
• Deploy and optimize perception pipelines on edge hardware (Jetson Orin or equivalent)
• Work directly on the physical robot — debugging real hardware, not simulations
• Develop the data pipeline for continuous improvement of perception performance

What we need

• 3+ years building perception systems for real robotic platforms — not research only
• Strong foundation in computer vision, 3D data processing, and sensor fusion
• Proficiency in Python and C++, hands-on experience with ROS2
• Experience deploying perception on edge compute hardware
• You have debugged a perception system on a physical robot under real operating conditions

Structure

• Position starts Q3 2026
• Equity negotiated directly, founding engineer package
• Remote during pre-build phase. In-person required from prototype assembly onward

Position: Senior Embedded Software Engineer – PCIe / Embedded Linux

Location: Bangalore (Preferred)

Experience: 7+ years

Night Shift

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Engineer with strong expertise in Embedded Linux and PCIe protocol development. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of PCIe (Gen4 and above) and experience in developing and debugging embedded systems at both hardware and software levels. Exposure to AI/ML or accelerator-based systems will be considered a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software on Linux and RTOS platforms.
• Implement and validate PCIe-based communication and device drivers (Gen4 minimum, Gen5/6 preferred).
• Work closely with hardware and system teams to debug low-level issues related to PCIe interfaces.
• Develop firmware and system-level software components for high-performance embedded platforms.
• Participate in board bring-up, performance optimization, and hardware/software integration.
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and design reviews.
• Document design, testing procedures, and performance analysis.

Core Skills Required:

• Embedded Linux development (mandatory).
• Deep understanding of PCIe protocols (Gen4 minimum; Gen5/6 preferred).
• Strong knowledge of low-level driver development, DMA, interrupts, and memory management.
• Experience with Embedded RTOS environments.
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting (Python, Shell).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have):

• Exposure to AI/ML hardware accelerators or data processing units (DPUs).
• Understanding of SoC architecture and high-speed interconnects.
• Experience working with multi-core systems and performance tuning.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, or related field.

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives through groundbreaking products and services ? Look no further! Protectol Health is a pioneering pharma-tech company with a holistic approach that spans conventional pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, nutrients, and business safety. Our dedication to the value of "Life matters" is not just a slogan – it's ingrained in every facet of our work culture and offerings.

With dedicated divisions in Pharma, Technology, Nutraceuticals, Nutriments, and Business Safety, we drive impactful research and development activities that redefine industries and touch lives. Our operational footprint extends across the GCC countries and India, allowing us to reach and transform communities on a grand scale.

If you're enthusiastic about creating a positive impact and wish to be a part of an organization that values and prioritizes lives, Protectol Health welcomes you. Join us in our mission to shape a healthier present and future. Your expertise and passion will find a meaningful home here.

Roles and Responsibilities

As an Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for:

● Leading the firmware development for our product line of safety and medical devices.

● Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded firmware.

● Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define software requirements, specifications, and architectures based on product requirements and industry standards.

● Implementing firmware solutions that comply with ATEX certification, IEC 61508, and Functional Safety (SIL standards) for devices used in hazardous locations.

● Conducting thorough testing and validation of firmware to ensure reliability, accuracy, and compliance with safety standards.

● Optimizing firmware for power efficiency and performance to meet the life of portable and battery-powered devices.

● Implement firmware algorithms for sensor calibration, data processing, and user interface interactions.

● Assisting in hardware-software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless functionality of the devices.

● Collaborating with Quality Assurance and Product Validation teams to ensure the highest quality of firmware deliverables.

● Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.

● Keeping abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and advancements in embedded systems for continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills and Qualifications:

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

● 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development for portable and wireless gas detectors and docking stations.

● Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages for embedded systems.

● Hands-on experience with a complete product development cycle is an add-on.

● Experience with STM32/STM8/ MSP430 or any other low-power microcontrollers for the development of low-powered devices.

● Experience in reading and optimizing analog data in various types of ADCs.

● Understanding of ATEX certification requirements and compliance.

● Understanding and practical experience with Functional Safety standards (SIL2/3 standards) in the development of safety-critical systems is an add-on.

● Experience with coding standards. (eg: Misra-C) Familiarity with System architectures and communication protocols like I2C, UART, SPI, etc. Knowledge of sleep modes and low-power optimization techniques for battery-operated devices.

● Experience in developing and using custom segment LCDs (TN, STN, etc.) used in battery-powered ultra-low power devices.

● Experience with software development tools, version control systems, and bug-tracking systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

● Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

● Advantages for individuals who thrive in a startup setting.

Work Culture

At Protectol Health, we prioritize our diverse and talented team. We offer flexible work arrangements and resources for well-being to support our employees' personal and professional growth. By putting people first, we attract and retain top talent and drive innovation toward our mission of improving health and well-being

We are looking networking professionals with the following skill set,

Experience :6+ years of experience in the networking domain

Key skills:

• Must have 6+ years of experience in C/C++ programming language.
• Knowledge of Go programming language and Python programming language is a big plus.
• Strong background in L4-L7 Internet Protocols TCP, HTTP, HTTP2, GRPC and HTTPS/SSL/TLS.
• Background in Internet security related products such as Web Application Firewalls, API Security Gateways, Reverse Proxies and Forward Proxies
• Proven knowledge of Linux kernel internals (process scheduler, memory management, etc.)
• Experience with eBPF is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in cloud architectures (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, distributed systems) with continuous delivery
• Familiar with containerization solutions like Docker/Kubernetes etc.
• Familiar with server less technologies such as AWS Lambda.
• Exposure to machine learning technologies and distributed systems is a plus

1. Developing HMI application in Qt or similar UI frameworks
2. Develop C++ or Rust backends for the HMI
3. Understand and optimize potential performance bottlenecks

• Perform analysis, design and implementation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, processes, and product / program requirements
• Engage with global teams to effectively translate customer requirements to software requirements and identify potential solutions that are optimized to operate with in constraints of the product
• Troubleshoot variety of complex software problems
• Provide timely status updates and proactive communications on issues to the stakeholders.
• Able to interface with internal and external stake holders regarding software issues.
• Contribute as part of teams put together to meet overall organization initiatives/objectives
• As a technical lead,

1. Guide team efforts towards successful deliverables.
2. Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship.
3. Able to effectively manage escalations and operate under crisis
4. Have the ability and willingness to acquire in-depth understanding of domain and existing products (beyond software) and apply that knowledge to develop new products and to deliver enhancements/ fixes for customer requirements.
   
   

• Background in Industrial Automation
• Prior experience in supervisory control systems software
• Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science/Information Science/Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation with strong back ground in Industrial automation software
• Strong C, C+ programming on variety of Windows platforms using Microsoft technologies
• Sound knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals data structures, algorithms, operating system concepts
• Excellent analytical skills, methodical problem-solving skills and troubleshooting skills
• Prior experience of working in global teams and interfacing with multiple stake holders
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to interact with extended teams spread across the globe.

Primary Skill: System Software Development

Skill sets req:

• Linux porting/development; Linux kernel concepts
• Expertise in Linux BSP device driver development
• Customizing kernel + Porting + Developing Applications Linux Device Driver Development (Character devices) Good Concepts of Network Drivers File Systems Concepts
• Expertise in porting, network stack; optimization, network programming
• Bootloader/Uboot porting
• Camera driver development (Good to have)