Embedded Software Engineer

Technical Lead (Embedded Software - Linux)

Job Responsibilities:

Lead a team of software/Linux development engineers working on microcontroller firmware development, Linux platform drivers and IOT solutions. Should be able to guide team members, resolve technical roadblocks and deliver project commitments. Will be the go-to person and first-level escalation point for all technical issues faced by the team. Looking for someone with 6+ years in the embedded industry and a passion to build a core team in a growing company. Team size will vary from 6 to 12 people, mainly firmware and Linux engineers.

The selected candidate for this role will be reporting to the software director/manager in the organization.

• Work with firmware and application architects to create a project execution plan
• Review project proposals for execution scope & timelines
• Lead embedded software development activities by the team
• Work with QA teams to resolve bugs and ensure release readiness
• Work with h/w design and PM teams to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery of projects

The main responsibilities of this role are:

Technical:

• Strong programming skills (C, C++, assembly)
• Linux development experience (porting & platform drivers)
• Expert-level knowledge of embedded microcontroller & microprocessor-based systems
• Prior experience in delivering critical 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 and enable the team on the same
• Should be able to work with minimal technical guidance

Leadership:

• This role requires excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Should be able to lead junior engineers by providing technical mentoring
• Owns task division, task allocation and tracking within the team
• Require multi-tasking and time management skills
• Prior experience working with overseas clients
• Periodically report progress to management

Other desirable skills:

Knowledge of Python

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

We are looking networking professionals with the following skill set,

Experience :6+ years of experience in the networking domain

Key skills:

• Must have 6+ years of experience in C/C++ programming language.
• Knowledge of Go programming language and Python programming language is a big plus.
• Strong background in L4-L7 Internet Protocols TCP, HTTP, HTTP2, GRPC and HTTPS/SSL/TLS.
• Background in Internet security related products such as Web Application Firewalls, API Security Gateways, Reverse Proxies and Forward Proxies
• Proven knowledge of Linux kernel internals (process scheduler, memory management, etc.)
• Experience with eBPF is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in cloud architectures (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, distributed systems) with continuous delivery
• Familiar with containerization solutions like Docker/Kubernetes etc.
• Familiar with server less technologies such as AWS Lambda.
• Exposure to machine learning technologies and distributed systems is a plus

Responsibilities:

·        Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, and product managers, to define software requirements and specifications for embedded systems.

·        Design and develop efficient, reliable, and scalable embedded software solutions that meet the defined requirements.

·        Write, test, and debug code in programming languages commonly used for embedded systems, such as C, C++, and assembly language.

·        Interface with hardware components, such as sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, and communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C,CAN etc.).

·        Develop and implement device drivers, firmware, and low-level software to control hardware peripherals.

·        Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.

·        Perform unit testing, integration testing, and system testing of the embedded software.

·        Analyse and optimize system performance, memory usage, and power consumption.

·        Collaborate with the quality assurance team to identify and resolve software defects.

·        Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technologies related to embedded systems and software development.

·        Document software design, code, and test procedures for internal and external use.

·        Provide technical support to other teams during product integration, testing, and deployment.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

·        Proven experience in embedded software development, including designing, coding, testing, and debugging.

·        Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++.

·        Familiarity with Embedded C, 32-bit microcontroller,16-bit microcontroller hardware interfaces.

·        Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and multi-threaded programming.

·        Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions.

·        Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

·        Familiarity with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet) is desirable.

·        Knowledge of security considerations in embedded systems is an advantage.

Location: Chennai

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

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.