Embedded Firmware Developer

IoT Developer with expertise in designing, developing, and deploying end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Skilled in integrating embedded devices, sensors, PLCs, gateways, cloud platforms, and web/mobile applications to enable real-time monitoring, automation, and data analytics.

Experienced in working with industrial communication protocols such as MQTT, Modbus RTU/TCP, RS232, RS485, and HTTP/REST APIs. Proficient in developing scalable backend systems, cloud-based IoT platforms, device management solutions, telemetry processing pipelines, dashboards, and alerting systems.

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

Embedded Software - Linux 

Job Responsibilities: 

Linux development engineer working on microcontroller firmware development, Linux platform drivers and IoT solutions. Should be able to resolve technical roadblocks and deliver project commitments. Looking for someone with 2+ years in the embedded industry and a passion to grow along with the company. 

Selected candidates for this role will be reporting to the software tech lead/manager in the organization. 

• Embedded software development activities and Linux platform development.
• Work with QA teams to resolve bugs and ensure release readiness 

The main responsibilities of this role are: 

Technical: 

• Strong programming skills (C, C++, assembly) 
• Linux development experience (porting & platform drivers) 
• Knowledge of embedded microcontroller & microprocessor-based systems 
• Prior experience of delivering modules for microcontroller projects 
• Good understanding of commonly used embedded communication protocols 
• Good understanding of common embedded peripherals, interfaces & sensors 
• Experience working on Real-Time systems (RTOS) 
• Should be able to quickly learn new technologies.
• Should be able to work with minimal technical guidance 

Leadership: 

• This role requires excellent communication skills 
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills 
• Prior experience working with overseas clients 
• Periodically report progress to manager.

Experience: 2 to 4 years

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

You would be part of:

1. Designing/Improvement of new/existing architectures of distributed computing with subcomponents of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
2. Working/Researching with industrial state of the art sensor systems and modules, and developing drivers (HAL or wrapper) and applications around their usage.
3. Design and implementation of communication protocols between different subcomponents of UAS for distributed computing.
4. Writing Applications and Drivers from the scratch for (embedded)linux based systems.
5. Scripting and automations around work flows of UAS usage.
6. Working with existing sophisticated software stacks of subcomponents of UASs.
7. Working closely with electronics, design and systems teams for architecture development and deployment.
8. Working closely with Flight Controller engineers to do collaborative development of UAVs.

We expect you to be:

1. Experienced in hands-on development of complex embedded systems involving multiple microcontrollers or SoCs.
2. Very good in analytical abilities to be able to do core research and development activities.
3. Able to write low level drivers (wrapper or core) from the scratch.
4. Very comfortable reading and understanding datasheets and reference manuals of microcontrollers, peripherals, sensors etc.
5. Able to understand existing complex embedded software stack written in C/C++.
6. Solid in C.
7. Good in C++.
8. Comfortable with using hardware debuggers.
9. Having Hands-On experience with RTOS concepts like scheduling, threads synchronicity , race conditions etc.
10. Having Solid understanding of interrupt mechanisms.
11. Experienced in working with different hardware protocols like SPI, I2C, UART, PWM, CAN, USB etc.
12. Having Solid understanding of interrupts architecture of ARM based microcontrollers like STM32, LPC etc.
13. Having Good understanding of the concept of bootloaders.
14. Able to multitask.
15. A self-motivated and motivating personality who can work well independently as well as part of a team
16. Having good interpersonal and soft skills who can adapt to the work environment while manifesting a good positive attitude

You are awesome if you are:

1. Experienced in Linux Device Driver development.
2. Having good exposure of working on and understanding of any sensor modules like GPS, LIDAR etc.
3. Experienced in data filtering techniques (Example: Kalman filter)

• Works towards developing Stable & Efficient Firmwares for Embedded
• Responsible for developing Firmware which are Stable, Efficient and scalable.
• Responsible to create coherent and scalable architecture designs.
• Responsible for understanding and utilizing best BLE / IOT
• Responsible for understanding various RTOS design principles.
• Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / M.C.A. in Computer Sciences.
• Must Proficient in Embedded C, C++, BLE, Zephyr RTOS, nRF.
• Ready to work from home.
• Should have above 4 years of experience.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Own & lead full cycle development: design, implementation, testing & debugging for an automotive product.
• Create conceptual system designs, assess risks, conduct design trade studies, and develop a product that meets feature requirements for integrating sensor, processing and software systems. 
• Lead innovative system development projects with responsibility for achievement of cost, schedule, and technical requirements, with an eye toward technology maturation, transition, and follow on work. 
• Generate comprehensive engineering documentation.
• Responsible for end-to-end system firmware development to include power management, boot loaders, scheduling, RTOS and /or bare metal implementations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software problems in embedded real-time systems.
• Source code development, review & maintenance (C/C++).
• Dive into & take ownership of critical design issues.
• Analyse & propose solutions for performance bottlenecks.
• Address all aspects of technology readiness, including manufacturability. 
• Help build robust methodology and processes to deliver the technology to products. 

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

• Experience in embedded architecture, external interfaces, product constraints, along with ability to develop architectures / features that meet these constraints while providing new value for the platform. 
• Experience in system architecture, operating system, device architecture, hardware design.
• Strong background in software methodology & full cycle development (Design, implementation, testing & debugging).
• Expertise in embedded microcontrollers’ architecture.
• Expertise in software designing and programming in C/C++ is a must.
• Algorithm modelling, benchmarking, implementation & digital signal processing.
• Understanding of hardware & software co-verification & emulation platforms
• Experience in understanding hardware, clock-level issues, bridges, delays, interrupts, clock gating, polling etc. 
• Experience with lab instrumentation like oscilloscope, logic/ protocol for debugging embedded systems at HW level. 
• Bachelors | Masters degree in Computer Science or Electronics &  Communication engineering with 2-5 years of relevant experience is a must.