Embedded Developer

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

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. For over 17 years, Apexon has been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving our clients’ toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We focus on three broad areas of digital services: User Experience (UI/UX, Commerce); Engineering (QE/Automation, Cloud, Product/Platform); and Data (Foundation, Analytics, and AI/ML), and have deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences.

Apexon is backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital.

To know more about us please visit:  https://www.apexon.com/" target="_blank">https://www.apexon.com/

Desired Candidate profile:

• 5+ years of Embedded/Linux SW Development relevant Experience in Embedded C++. 
• Expert knowledge in writing software for embedded Systems (Embedded C++ language).
• Experience on OTA would be an added advantage
• Work experience in software development on bare metal, RTOS or Internal Linux. 
• Work experience in developing firmware for 8/16/32 bit microcontrollers (ARM, RISC etc)
• Good understanding w.r.t usage of 1. RTOS like MQX. 
• Bootloader and software update concepts. 
• Communication protocols like TCP/IP,MQTT. 
• Socket programming in Linux environment. 
• Good knowledge on protocols like (RS485, SPI, I2C, ADCs, CAN, LIN) 
• Knowledge of Blue-tooth communication protocols for BLE 4.2/5.1. 
• Proficient in the use of embedded SW Development tool chain (Flash/ debug tool chain, IDE). 
• Version Control Systems –GIT 
• Should have detailed knowledge on microcontrollers/microprocessors 
• Experience in scripting languages like Shell / CAPL / Make/Python etc. 
• Experience in using tools like Logiscope / Function Generator / Oscilloscope, etc. 
• Good knowledge in reading schematics and datasheets. 
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Must be a self-starter. 
• Ability to work as part of a dedicated project team and independently 

• Maintain UNIX/Linux Operating System
• Create and maintain environment for running batch jobs associated with daily batch cycle and batch reporting subsystem
• Work with LAN/Network personnel to ensure compatibility with LAN applications and peripheral hardware to provide end users with reliable and stable working environment
• Support and maintain other vendor database software installed on the LAN servers
• Perform User Access Management.
• Experience supporting day-today administration functions including user account management and script creation
• Apply Patches and Upgrades as necessary. Perform tasks for Backup and Recovery Management including High Availability
• Install and configure storage arrays and allocate SAN and NAS storage to different OS platforms and/or administer ZFS storage pools, file system, snapshots, and clones.
• Experience in Linux hypervisors KVM, XEN.
• Good knowledge on open stack administration and service operations.
• Good experience on veritas net backup software.
• Strong experience in public clouds AWS, AZURE, GCP.
• Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNM
• Good understanding on AWS outposts hybrid environment.
• Good experience in the windows server and OS side.
• Experience in Monitoring platforms like Zabbix, ELK, Grafana.
• Troubleshoot Hardware Issues, Installation, and testing of computer peripherals
• Perform/Implement Security Monitoring and audit to identify any possible security intrusions or breaches.
• Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineer, or other related courses
2. Minimum of 10 years’ experience
3. In-depth knowledge of Linux: RedHat, CentOS, Debian, etc.
4. In-depth knowledge in Linux virtualization
5. good knowledge of UNIX and LINUX Operating systems, file systems, storage environments, and networking protocols
6. Knowledgeable in Unix, Linux, Unix, Linux shell scripting. Practical scripting skills in Shell, PERL, Batch, Python
7. good DBA skills MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Timescale, MongoDB
8. Basic Messaging and Collaboration concepts and tools, Server Virtualization
9. Practical understanding of Networking - routing, subnets, UDP, TCP, IP, and VLANs
10. Backup and Storage Management (Netback up mandatory).
11. Familiar and can identify or interpret crash dump files and core dump files and monitor System Logs

• Become a member of the team responsible for IoT hub software development. IoT hub provides IoT functionality (smart home, smart appliance,…) to mobile and web clients and runs on Linux-based host like smart home hub, broadband router, STB, etc.
• Implementation and/or extension of leading wireless/wired protocols (ZigBee, Bluetooth, IP-based,..) for communication with smart devices
• Development of new features for control and monitoring of smart devices and automation of IoT system
• IoT hub software porting on various hosts
• Software optimizations

Position:             C++ Developer

Location:            Hyderabad

Requirements:

• Strong C++ skills obtained in multiple years of C++ programming experience (at least 3 years)
• Good understanding of embedded system development based on Linux OS
• Knowledge of advanced programming concepts (e.g. Multi-Threading, OS internals, Networking, IPC mechanisms)
• Solid understanding of computer networking (TCP/UDP/MQTT/SSL)
• Solid understanding of Git source code management system
• Troubleshooting skills
• B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA in computer science/ECE/EEE
• Fluent English

• Looking for engineers with one of the below requirements:
• 3+ years of embedded development experience in a Linux environment