Electronic Engineer

Lifespark Technologies is looking for individuals with a passion for impacting real lives through technology. Lifespark is one of the most promising startups in the Assistive Tech space in India, and has been honoured with several National and International awards. Our mission is to create seamless, persistent and affordable healthcare solutions. If you are someone who is driven to make a real impact in this world, we are your people.

Lifespark is currently building solutions for Parkinson’s Disease, and we are looking for an embedded software lead to join our growing team. You will be working directly with the founders on high impact problems in the Neurological Healthcare domain. You will be solving some of the most fundamental and exciting challenges in the industry and will have the ability to see your insights turned into real products every day

Responsibilities :

1. RTOS based multithreaded software development

2. Building future ready, scalable software architectures

3. Liasing with hardware team to decide project requirements

4. Realtime IoT functionality development on ESP32 platform

5. Integration of third party services for cloud based communications and computation

6. Maintaining and documenting software via git (GitLab)

7. Coordinating releases, setup and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines

8. Managing AWS based backend services, integration with AWS services such as S3,

Sagemaker

9. Firmware security, Flash encryption, Bootloader encryption, secure communications

10. Deep integration with hardware team - stress testing hardware

11. Development of device drivers

12. Software testing and maintenance

Recommended experience :

1. Good command over Linux

2. Familiarity with real time tasks and timing sensitive system design

3. Familiarity with BLE/Wifi/etc IoT communication protocols

4. Familiarity with major third party platforms for cloud and ML/AI integration

5. Testing actual physical outcomes of programmed solutions

6. Deep familiarity with ESP-IDF

Location : IIT Bombay, Mumbai

Working mechanism : In-person

Compensation range : 4-12 lpa + ESOPs

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

Responsibilities:

You will get a chance to create products from scratch. While you will get the advantage of the scale of the organization, you are expected to come up with creative solutions to challenging problems.

On a typical day, you'd work with highly skilled engineers to solve complex problems. This is an early-stage initiative. Your ability to translate business requirements, and develop and demonstrate quick prototypes or concepts with other technology teams will be of great value.

You will learn and work on a variety of languages such as C/C++, python, and Linux as well as work on BLE, MEMS, biometric sensors, and the latest wireless technologies.

Requirements:

6+ years of Embedded firmware development experience in C/C++

BLE/GPS/GSM/RTOS stack expertise

Hands-on experience with Lab equipment (VNA/RSA/MSO etc).

Testing environment setup using automation scripts and networking equipment, practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, continuous

Familiar with Wireless/IoT network protocols and standards.

Experience with microcontrollers, sensors, and serial communication.

Preferred experience with wearOS/TizenSuperior presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal

Bachelor/Masters's degree in electrical/electronic/communications engineering, information technology, physics, or a related field from

Tier 1 Tier 2 Engineering colleges only (IITs/NITs/IIITs/BITS etc. )

Result-oriented and ready to take ownership. Exhibit strong team

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

Understand requirements and create low-level design using UML

Develop embedded software as per defined software requirements

Software integration & testing

Background & Skills

Education:

B.E/B. Tech/M.Tech/Master (Electronics/Telecommunications/Computers Science)OR equivalent

Experience & Attributes:

2-8 years’ experience in Embedded system software design, development, and testing.

Excellent communication skills, spoken and written English

Must have specialized knowledge :

·  Embedded C

·  Electronics

·  RTOS

·  Knowledge of Microcontrollers (RISC, CISC)

·  CAN Communication & Protocols like UDS, KWP2000, CANopen and J1939

·  MISRA standard - 2000/MISRA 2012

·  SDLC, Agile Scrum

·  Static analysis & Tools like LDRA or QAC or Vector cast

·  Change Management & Tools like JIRA/VSTS

·  Version control & Tools like SVN/GIT/Clearcase

·  Traceability management & Tools like Reqtify or equivalent

·  Design methodologies - like UML

·  Software Test Life Cycle

Specialized knowledge – Will be Preferred

·  Functional Safety life-cycle & Management - Applies to software design & development

·  Safety standards like - IEC-61508, ISO-26262, ISO-25119, ISO-13849

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

·  Software requirement specification writing

·  Creating design for assigned modules

·  Implementing the code for assigned requirements

·  Perform unit testing

·  Perform peer reviews or inspection of software work products

·  Support testing team on defect analysis

·  Adhere to Quality processes

 Job Description: Senior Software Engineer- Embedded Systems

Videogram is looking for Software Engineer in Embedded Systems who will be responsible for designing the embedded systems and installing them in machines and tools. You will be playing an important role in our software team who will be responsible to design and develop the software that controls the processor (micro-controllers and digital signal processors) of the machine. You come with a role as a professional Embedded System Software Engineer to execute a complete embedded software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment. Responsible for the complete embedded software development lifecycle
• Design, develop, code, test, and debug system software
• Coordinate with the engineers from other disciplines to develop the end product of the requisite standards
• Customize the software to suit the needs of the product nature and expected functioning
• Debug the system to remove the anomalies and inconsistencies

Requirements:

• Candidates require a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, software development, embedded software, etc. 
• The candidate should be an undergraduate in Computer Science or a relevant field
• Hands-on experience in C++11 or later programming languages
• Knowledge of GIT Version control
• Experience in doing bare metal or RTOS development
• Hands-on experience in developing the code in Linux
• They require exceptional programming skills and competence in using software tools. 
• Knowledge of operating systems and of the interaction between hardware/software is important for this profile. 
• The attributes of problem-solving ability, analytical skills, proactive behavior, and an adaptable approach are important in this position. 
• This discipline of engineering provides scope for creative minds and poses challenges to perform quality work.
• Scripting in Python & Bash is an add-on
• Experience in any of the following technologies:

           UART | SPI | I2C |MIPI DSI |Display Port | Low-Level Sata

Additional/ Desirable Interests:

• Personal interest in videography/ photography and audio production
• Experience working programmatically with videos/ images/ audio
• Exposure to low-level details of any video/ image codecs
• Exposure to movie container file formats especially QuickTime/mp4
• Working knowledge of exFAT file system

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, Roles and responsibilties:

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering or related technology field
• 10+ Years of Experience in Software Development
• Experience in  writing code for embedded systems, Proficient in C/C++ coding and intel DPDK
• Understanding of network interface drivers
• Experience with VMware, AWS, MSAzure, Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of micro services and containerization
• Experience in building Networking Security Products
• Knowledge of Networking, TCP/IP Protocol Suite
• Design, code embedded features/solutions for the ShieldX Product
• Design write, extend and troubleshoot datapath code for switching, routing, NAT, TCP and TLS
• Work closely with other development , Product and Test Teams

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering or related technology field
• Excellent communication and Team player skills
• Should be a self-starter and be able to adopt to dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Able to work 40 hours a week