Embedded Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Linux Device Driver Engineer with strong C/C++ programming skills and hands-on experience in Linux driver development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with kernel modules and hardware interfaces, and be comfortable debugging and optimizing low-level system software.

Key Responsibilities

• Porting existing Linux device drivers to new platforms, SoCs, and kernel versions.
• New driver development for custom hardware components and peripherals.
• Debugging kernel and driver-level issues using industry-standard tools.
• Integration & bring-up of hardware with Linux-based systems.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to interpret specifications and enable device functionality.
• Optimize drivers for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.
• Write clear technical documentation for driver APIs, design, and integration steps.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.
• 4 to 8 years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and memory management.
• Hands-on experience with any Linux device driver (character, block, network, USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, etc.).
• Good understanding of Linux kernel architecture, module programming, and build systems.
• Knowledge of interrupt handling, DMA, and device tree configuration.
• Familiarity with cross-compilation and embedded Linux toolchains.
• Experience with debugging tools (GDB, ftrace, perf, printk, etc.).
• Version control experience (Git).

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to multiple driver types (networking, storage, multimedia, etc.).
• Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux environments.
• Knowledge of real-time Linux and RT patches.
• Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash) for testing and automation.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.

Requirements:

• Strong C/C++ programming and debugging skills in a Linux environment.
• Experience with Design Patterns, ACE Framework, and Socket Programming.
• Experience in Multi-threaded software development for Multicore Architectures.
• Experience in VOIP application development, preferably on client/server platforms.
• Understanding of system performance and scaling.
• Experience in embedded software development.
• Excellent problem solving/debugging skills design, develop, troubleshoot and debug.
• Software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc.

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.

What You'll Do

●       Develop embedded system architecture that is efficient and scalable

●       Develop multi-device system design, envision customer interaction, and corner cases to build issue-free design

●       Develop firmware code for Interrupt driven system which interacts with Android and cloud

●       Implement function safety, protection and security in the embedded system

●       Implement predictive hardware failure features

Who You Are?

●       Passionate individual who loves to work on embedded systems. a person who likes to drive things actively rather than waiting for tasks to get assigned.

●       Strong programming capabilities

●       Understanding of electronics and hardware

●       Clear thought process, believe in simplifying rather than complicating

●       Argue and fight over the opinions. Believe in delivering the best for the users

You Should Have

●       3+ year experience in embedded system design

●       Mastery in C/C++ for embedded systems. Strong fundamentals of Microcontrollers and their common peripherals.

●       Strong basics of C/C++, memory map, compiler functionality

●       Done multiple projects during graduation/post-graduation. Participated and performed in tech competitions. 

●       Experience working with actuators like motors (DC/brushless), LED/LCD and HMI interfaces, speakers, sensors etc

●       Experience working with motor control algorithms and PID controllers

• Proficiency with Linux OS and basic bash scripting

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

StartUp engaged in inventing and innovating Smart Energy Meters and related Technologies (OEM) requires Embedded Engineers. Following re-innovation principle and Technology First direction, we design Technologies to deliver our Vision of the highest Quality Products and Technologies. The candidate's responsibilities include IoT (COSEM/DLMS), technology integration. Required skills include Embedded C and C++ and knowledge of Electrical and Electronics.

• Extensive knowledge of linux kernel internals.
• Good knowledge of C programming language.
• Familiarity with any processor architecture, virtualization, storage and network management.
• Strong experience in debugging linux kernel mode
• Debugging experience across hardware and platform firmware.

 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