Embedded Firmware Engineer at Quixote Automotive Technologies Pvt. Ltd. · Ahmedabad · 3 - 8 years · ₹1.8L - ₹12L / yr · Raised funding · Posted 1 May 2021
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.
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About Quixote Automotive Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
About
Quixote (pronounced kee-yo-tee), is an automotive tech start-up working in connected cars, ADAS and autonomous vehicular technology, with its head office in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
At Quixote, everyone is a geek and everyone loves what they do, and everyone is working towards a common goal! We are an ambitious young company that wishes to change the world with the technology that we develop. We truly believe in the words of Margaret Mead, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has!". and work diligently & strategically to convert our ideas into technological products. We are a team of professionals ranging from recent graduates to industry experts with more than 15 years of experience.
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- Highly proficient in C and Linux environment.
- Experience in working on Linux based large code base.
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● Contribute to firmware architecture discussions and implement embedded solutions
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drivers, RTOS-based systems, and communication protocols.
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development quality.
Qualifications / Skill Set
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
● 4–7 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems and firmware development.
● Strong programming skills in C/C++ with familiarity in Assembly.
● Experience with FreeRTOS or similar RTOS.
● Hands-on expertise with STM32, Nordic, or Renesas controllers is a plus.
● Knowledge of power optimization, OTA mechanisms, and firmware security.
● Skilled in debugging embedded systems using JTAG/SWD and related tools.
● Experience with Git-based workflows; scripting knowledge in Python is desirable.
● Prior experience delivering production-grade firmware is an advantage.
Requirements:
- Very good programming knowledge in C/C++
- Experience in Multi-threaded software development
- Understanding of operating systems concepts, system performance, and optimization
- Familiar with working in an Embedded Linux development environment.
- Excellent problem-solving/debugging skills, design, development, troubleshooting, and debugging
- Knowledge of embedded tools like emulators, linkers, makefiles, etc
- Experience in voice applications development, preferably on client/server platforms
- Knowledge of RTOS programming will be added advantage.
- Understanding of different processors. microcontrollers architectures.
- Familiarity with development tools such as GCC, GDB, Eclipse, GNU Make, etc
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Desirable Skills:
1.Software development using Embedded C, C++ with programming standards (MISRA)
2.Knowledge of bus systems, which are used in the automotive industry, like CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, etc)
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- Over 4 years of hands-on experience in Embedded Systems
- Prior experience in building IOT Gateway
- Previous experience in designing FOTA
- Previous experience in the telematics/DMS would be advantageous
- Teamwork
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• Experience with mesh network or sensor network and communication
• Good understanding of multiple IoT platform components is essential
• Solid working knowledge using IoT hardware platforms, communication boards, and gateways
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• Expert hands-on proficiency in developing applications using one or more technology stacks
• Strong hands-on understanding of scalability, security, high availability, and operational requirements
• Sound and proven decision-making skills to influence the technology choice and implementation methodologies
• Hands-on in object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and software architecture
• Good with rapid problem solving, a strong technical background, and passion for continuous improvement
• Must have had hands on experience with Connected smart products having Product and Application software, data and Cloud
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Technical
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● The suitable candidate shall have most of the following knowledge /skills/experience:
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● Clear fundamentals of Analog and Digital Electronics. Knowledge of Full Hardware
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Design Life Cycle.
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● Knowledge of Circuit Simulation (PSPICE, NI Multisim, etc).
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● Hand- On experience with HW designing rules, PCB Layout in Cadsoft Eagle/Altium Designer etc.
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● Should have knowledge & experience with designing & developing 8/16 bit Microcontroller based close loop control systems and Arduino Platform.
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● Circuit building and Circuit Analysis Skills.
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● Component Data Sheet analysis skills.
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● Project Requirement Analysis Protocols/Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, Serial interfaces(SPI, I2C, RS485, RS422, RS232).
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● Hands-on experience in utilizing test equipment like DMM, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Function/Signal generator/Solder Station (SMD/DIP).
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● Knowledge about Board Bring Up process.
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● Testing (Integration testing, protocol/Driver testing, etc.).
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● Experience in Embedded C programming and embedded system integration and can develop test cases for the same.
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● Knowledge of IoT Open Source Programming / Development.
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● Candidate will be responsible for research & development of M2M/IoT products.
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● Candidate will be responsible for end-to-end embedded system integration.
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Others
Abilities on the following shall be of added advantage:
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● Component Procurement
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● Vendor Interaction
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● Tools Management
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● Costing and resource estimation
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● Team management, Good Communication Skills, Pleasant Personality, Positive Attitude & Highly Creative
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Decision level
Contributory: Makes major contribution to decision or policy judgment on Technical matters of IoT/ M2M Projects, Vending MachinesDemonstrate (Key competencies)
Healthy knowledge of most of the following:
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● Embedded C
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● 8/16 bit Microcontrollers
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● Atmel Studio/ Arduino IDE
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● Schematic / PCB layout design in Cadsoft Eagle / Altium Designer (SMD/DIP)
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● Hands-on experience on Test equipment and solder stations (SMD/DIP)
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● M2M / IoT based development
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Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment.
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Design, develop, code, test and debug system software Review code.
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Support software QA and optimize I/O performance.
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Interface with hardware design and development Assess third party and open source software.
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hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets Solid programming experience in C or C++.
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Experience in programming Embedded C/C++ applications with strong background in C/C++ inheritance, templates and pointers.
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Strong in OS concepts like efficient multi-threading and resource-sharing.
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Experience in working with firmware, application and board support packages.
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Expert knowledge on protocols like (RS485 SPI, I2C, ADCs, PWM, CAN).
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Embedded development tools and methodologies. • Version Control Systems - Clear Case / RTC /GIT.
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Strong development experience in embedded C and RTOS. • Should have detailed knowledge and experience on microcontrollers / microprocessors ( 16 bit/32-bit).
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Experience in configuration management & defect tracking tools.
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Strong debugging skills.
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Must be a self-starter.
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