Firmware Engineer

Responsibilities of IoT Engineer

• To research, build, test, and document state-of-the-art IoT solutions with integrated electronics and firmware development.
• To develop local IoT device software that includes monitoring, execution, and self-healing processes.
• To design innovative IoT services that communicate with server-side technologies and develop MEAN stack solutions wherever necessary.
• To learn the functionings of and implement new state-of-the-art tools/techniques to showcase experience in quick prototyping methods and structured implementation.
• To design and develop platform solutions for cloud-to-edge IoT applications with customizable configuration abilities for deployment to different clients with different needs.
• To work with dynamic IoT, Computer Vision, and MEAN technology stack to find solutions to complex real-world problems.
• To plan and build efficient tools to optimize support QA, deployment, and support services.

Skills required to become an IoT Engineer 

To become an IoT Developer, you must have the following skills:

• You should have hands-on experience in coding in multiple programming languages, including Embedded-C, Embedded C++, and Python. 
• It would help if you had an in-depth understanding of Linux OS and its process management, device management, and connectivity features. 
• You should be well-versed in embedded software architecture – prior experience in working with UML use-case diagram, class-diagram, and sequence diagram to accurately depict system architecture is highly valued.
• You should possess in-depth technical knowledge in working with 32-bit ARM cortex M3/M4 controllers.
• You should have prior experience in working with wireless stacks like Zigbee or Thread or BLE-Mesh.
• You should have expert knowledge and be proficient in writing business logic on embedded environments using test-driven methodology on RTOS and non-RTOS platforms.
• You should be proficient in communication protocols including I2C, SPI, 1-wire, UART, MODBUS, DALI.
• You must have excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking abilities. 

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

Job Description

We are a growing company looking for an efficient systems engineer to help us expand our computing infrastructure. The systems engineer's responsibilities include working with a team of IT specialists to design, set up and maintain a network of computers, including hardware, software, and system architecture.

To be successful in this position, the systems engineer should be a highly motivated, results-driven individual who can create the perfect solution for our organization's higher-level needs. The best candidate will also be an excellent listener and communicator, with the ability to explain why their solutions are the best fit for us.

Responsibilities:

Overseeing the development and installation of new networking and computing infrastructures.

Selecting the best possible solutions using knowledge of a wide range of available technologies.

Monitoring systems in the existing network to ensure there are no productivity set-backs.

Installing and configuring operating systems and application software.

Implementing best practices for system security and data backups.

Anticipating potential issues or bottlenecks and identifying possible solutions.

Troubleshooting and resolving all technical issues when they arise.

Provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions including materials, manpower and time necessary

Communicating effectively with IT support staff to ensure the setup process runs smoothly.

Liaising with vendors and keeping relevant stakeholders up to date with developments.

Systems Engineer Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field (Master's preferred).

Proven track record of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting UNIX-based systems.

Exceptional knowledge of networking technologies (OSI network layers, TCP/IP).

Familiarity with administration, performance tuning, and system monitoring.

Good communication skills (written, verbal, and face-to-face).

Experience-3-4years

Salary- 10LPA

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Employment Type

Full-time

• Perform analysis, design and implementation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, processes, and product / program requirements
• Engage with global teams to effectively translate customer requirements to software requirements and identify potential solutions that are optimized to operate with in constraints of the product
• Troubleshoot variety of complex software problems
• Provide timely status updates and proactive communications on issues to the stakeholders.
• Able to interface with internal and external stake holders regarding software issues.
• Contribute as part of teams put together to meet overall organization initiatives/objectives
• As a technical lead,

1. Guide team efforts towards successful deliverables.
2. Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship.
3. Able to effectively manage escalations and operate under crisis
4. Have the ability and willingness to acquire in-depth understanding of domain and existing products (beyond software) and apply that knowledge to develop new products and to deliver enhancements/ fixes for customer requirements.
   
   

• Background in Industrial Automation
• Prior experience in supervisory control systems software
• Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science/Information Science/Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation with strong back ground in Industrial automation software
• Strong C, C+ programming on variety of Windows platforms using Microsoft technologies
• Sound knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals data structures, algorithms, operating system concepts
• Excellent analytical skills, methodical problem-solving skills and troubleshooting skills
• Prior experience of working in global teams and interfacing with multiple stake holders
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to interact with extended teams spread across the globe.

Position Overview:

This position is part of highly skilled fimrware team that do software board bring up of bare silicon for next generation products. In order to write system software for embedded electronic products, this position requires academic background in electronics engineering to understand hardware concepts such as digital logic, schematics, and microprocessor communications to develop effective embedded software.

Candidate should have complete knowledge of Software development cycle from architecture definition to the implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Must wear multiple hats from analyzing field and factory reported issues to software integration.
• Be a liason for troubleshooting and debugging complex systems and identifying the root cause.
• Develop detailed design documents and customer facing application notes for the system and IOT features for Mobile routers.
• Act as a product lead and be part of bigger team in software bring up.   
• Ability to work on Low level software such as bootloaders and understanding of low level functional blocks is a must.
• Work on Linux kernel and configuration.
• Write or port device drivers for Ethernet, USB, GPIO, LED, Bluetooth, Accelormeter, LCD and touch screen.
• Debug stability issues in data routing between WAN and LAN interfaces.
• Work with Software QA with test plan and execution.
• Work with Hardware team to identify and root cause stability problems.

Experience/Requirements:  

• Demonstrable knowledge of C, C++, Assembly programming skills
• Overall 10+ years of experience in embedded environment preferabily Linux.
• Board bring up proficiency with bootloaders and other low level software, must be very good with debugging techniques.
• Experience in TCP/IP networking is must for trouble shooting throughput and other traffic issues.
• Driver experience with I2C, SPI, UART, LCD, Ethernet, PCIe is a plus.
• Experience with low level debugging using JTAG.
• Experience with Makefiles, and build environments such as PTXDIST, Yocto and Buildroot.    
• Experience with version control such as git and svn.
• Good communication skills and team player.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously to meet deadlines, in a fast-changing environment.

Education:

Job Title: Project Associate - Mixed Signal Design Profile
Industry: Wireless communication, 5G
Organization: 5G TestBed-IIT Hyderabad- Hyderabad

Job Description
Work Profile:
· Work on development of custom Analog circuit boards for applications related to RF, interfaces etc.
· Implement new features and bug fixes
· Verify analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits
· Develop test cases to verify new features and bug fixes
· Review and update the user manuals for software tools.
· Supporting digital modelling of analog circuits for mixed-signal verification
· Creating design specifications and circuit schematics
· Work both independently and in a team environment, with the opportunity to provide technical leadership to other members of the engineering team
· Create and/or modify specification documents detailing system design and enhancements to meet marketing requirements
· Collaborate with others in the creation of technical reports, whitepapers, and user documentation

Requisites:
· EE/EEE/ECE graduate, undergraduate degree from reputed Tier 1 or Tier 2 colleges .
· Strong knowledge of analog integrated circuit design fundamentals
· Proven experience taking designs from concept to production
· Experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design & verification
· Understanding of BJT, CMOS and Op-Amp technologies.
· Good understanding of analog/mixed-signal design flows (Cadence, Synopsys)
· Transistor and system level simulation skills
· Discrete time and continuous time signal processing skills
· Strong lab and silicon validation skills
· Verilog based digital design and test bench development, is a plus
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
About us:
For more details please visit: http://5g.iith.ac.in/
IIT Hyderabad in collaboration with top Indian institutes including IITM, CEWiT, IITD, IITK, IISC and SAMEER is building the largest 5G testbed of the country, with the support of Department of Telecommunications (DoT) Govt. of India. This project will create a 5G prototype and testing platform that will be developed under the guidance of IIT-H faculty.
The project will deliver an end-to-end 5G testbed comprising 5G BS and UE nodes that support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), Ultra low latency communication (URLLC), and massive MTC including NB IoT services. The operating frequently includes both sub 6 GHz and mmwave frequencies. The system will exceed IMT 2020 5G performance requirements including Low Mobility Large Cell (i.e.., LMLC) targets introduced by India at ITU.
The 'Indigenous 5G Testbed' project is a long-term effort with a team of 100+ researchers/engineers based out of IIT-H campus.