Electronics Engineer & Educator

Embedded Systems Intern

Company: Glarenergy

Location: In-Office (Hyderabad)

Stipend Range: ₹1000 to ₹10000

Duration: 3 months

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Embedded Systems Intern to join our

engineering team. This role provides hands-on experience in the complete embedded system

development lifecycle, focusing on microcontroller programming, sensor integration, and system

prototyping. The ideal candidate will be passionate about hardware and software, eager to learn, and

ready to contribute to innovative projects.

Key Responsibilities

● Firmware Programming: Develop, test, and debug efficient firmware for various

microcontrollers and Processors (Beagle Boards) using Embedded C.

● Sensor Interfacing: Interface and acquire data from a diverse range of sensors (digital and

analog) using standard communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART).

● Hardware Prototyping: Set up and test development boards and prototype circuits, ensuring

correct functionality and stability.

● Code Documentation: Maintain clean, well-documented code and manage projects using

version control practices.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

● Proficiency in firmware programming tailored for embedded systems.

● Demonstrated hands-on experience with popular microcontroller platforms (Arduino, ESP32,

or similar).

● Strong foundational knowledge of sensor technologies and interfacing, including data

acquisition and signal conditioning.

● Basic understanding of electronics and the ability to read circuit schematics.

Soft Skills

● Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.

● Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

● Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Work Expectations

● Punctual attendance and adherence to agreed work schedule.

● Professional communication with team members and external contacts.

● Proactive approach to learning and skill development.

● Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of proprietary designs and information.

● Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.

• A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in IoT engineering, embedded systems, or related fields.
• Strong technical knowledge of IoT technologies, including sensors, communication protocols (such as MQTT, CoAP, and HTTP), microcontrollers, and cloud platforms.
• Experience in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, JavaScript, or similar, as well as experience with IoT platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, AWS IoT, or Azure IoT.
• Proven experience in designing and developing IoT solutions for real-world applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and create new IoT-based educational content.
• Strong understanding of data analytics, machine learning, and data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices related to IoT devices and networks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Passion for education, technology, and the future of connected systems.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to a fast-paced educational environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement embedded software applications for IoT devices using C programming language.
• Develop and maintain firmware for Raspberry Pi-based systems, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility with various IoT sensors and peripherals.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define and document system requirements and specifications.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of embedded software to identify and resolve any issues or bugs.
• Optimize code and improve system performance to enhance the overall user experience.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in embedded systems and IoT development.
• Work closely with the product management team to translate customer requirements into technical specifications.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the team during the development and deployment phases.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in C programming language with a solid understanding of embedded systems.
• Experience developing software for Raspberry Pi or similar single-board computers.
• Knowledge of IoT protocols and technologies such as MQTT, CoAP, TCP/IP, and wireless communication (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.).
• Familiarity with various sensors, actuators, and electronic components commonly used in IoT devices.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues in embedded systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in developing IoT applications or working on IoT projects is a plus.

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (18000+ experts across 32 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We're looking for great new colleagues. That's where you come in!

Must Have Skills: PLC programming, WinCC, Siemens TIA portal, IOT

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT FOR THIS ROLE:

• Experience in automation technologies PLC programming, WinCC OA, Siemens TIA portal, and protocols OPC UA, plant simulation.

• Must have prior experience working with clients in requirements & should be independently able to lead these discussions.

• Candidate should be fluent in the agile delivery model with experience in working with any of an agile product management tool, preferably JIRA.

• Ability to guide the team on technical solutions, perform code reviews, and define integration strategy.

• Working experience with SQL and NoSQL databases like MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.

• Ability to make and effectively communicate decisions. The candidate should know how to disagree, how to address opposition/rejection, how to navigate the conflicts in multistakeholder requirements, and how to build consensus.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential to communicate in a global team and with clients.

• It would be advantageous to have experience as an architect or technical leader while working in one or more of the following domains: manufacturing, industrial automation, heavy engineering, robotics, automotive, and consumer goods.

WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding functional requirements thoroughly and analysing the client’s needs in the context of the project

• Envisioning the overall solution for defined functional and non-functional requirements, and being able to define technologies, patterns, and frameworks to realize it.

• Determining and implementing design methodologies and tool sets

• Enabling application development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities.

• Being able to lead/support UAT and production roll outs.

• Creating, understanding, and validating WBS and estimated effort for given module/task, and being able to justify it.

• Addressing issues promptly, responding positively to setbacks and challenges with a mindset of continuous improvement

• Giving constructive feedback to the team members and setting clear expectations.

• Helping the team in troubleshooting and resolving of complex bugs

• Coming up with solutions to any issue that is raised during code/design review and being able to justify the decision taken.

• Carrying out POCs to make sure that suggested design/technologies meet the requirements

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Xfinito is building a portfolio in new product innovation, product contribution and infrastructure goals while providing individuals and teams the freedom to emphasize specific types of work.

Our work focuses on real –world problems that span the breadth of biomedical engineering, embedded systems, computer science, such as machine and deep learning, data mining, natural language processing, hardware and software performance analysis and much more.

JOB ROLE: EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEER

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with multi-disciplinary engineering team and customer to identify and recommend hardware needs and requirements for project/product.
• Modify or assist in the development of software architecture and design for new products, prototype, or re-design, including sourcing build environments and writing technical support and control documentation.   
• Read Block Diagrams and detail circuit schematics and layout of proposed or existing hardware and assess the software and driver requirements.
• Participates in cross-divisional Edge IoT projects and/or proposals.
• Develop, oversee, and document automated tests for electrical hardware design and products as well as final operating drivers and systems.
• Evaluate and investigate product failures, and recommend repair or design modifications based on specifications, cost, resources, and risks.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to creatively approach challenges and cleverly solve difficult problems.
• Ability to independently identify daily design and customer support tasks, self-start and motivate.
• Ability to manage several projects and prioritize appropriately, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to learn and work in virtual environments (CAD & Hardware build packages) in-which candidate’s skills are low but persevere and overcome skill gaps autonomously.
• Some experience programming with embedded systems designs and multithreaded real-time operating systems is required.
• Solid programming experience. Preferably in C or C++, .NET, and Java programming languages.

EXPERIENCE:

We as a team are looking for freshers or young professionals with (0-4 years of experience) passion and eagerness to create scalable and optimized software systems and execute complete embedded software development lifecycle.