Firmware Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator responsible for managing and maintaining the organisation’s IT infrastructure, including Windows and Linux servers, network devices, security systems, storage solutions, and enterprise applications. The role ensures high availability, security, and performance of all IT systems while supporting business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Server Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy).
• Manage and maintain Linux machines for application hosting and system services.
• Administer and maintain Application Servers supporting internal business applications.
• Manage and maintain Biometric Servers used for employee attendance and access control systems.
• Monitor server health, performance, and system logs.
• Perform system updates, patches, and security hardening.

Storage and File Services

• Manage and maintain Samba File Servers for shared storage and user access.
• Administer NAS storage systems (Synology), including storage allocation, access permissions, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure proper storage utilisation and secure data access.

Network Infrastructure Management

• Configure and manage Sophos Firewall, including firewall rules, NAT policies, VPN configuration, and threat protection.
• Configure and maintain Cisco and Netgear switches, including VLAN configuration and network segmentation.
• Manage and maintain wireless access points to ensure reliable and secure Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

Proxy and Security Management

• Install, configure, and maintain Proxy Servers for internet access control and monitoring.
• Monitor firewall logs, network security alerts, and implement security policies.
• Ensure network infrastructure is protected against unauthorised access and threats.

Backup and Disaster Recovery

• Implement and manage backup and restore solutions for servers, NAS, and critical business data.
• Perform periodic backup verification and disaster recovery testing.
• Ensure backup policies and schedules are properly maintained.

Power and Infrastructure Management

• Monitor and maintain UPS systems to ensure an uninterrupted power supply for servers and network infrastructure.
• Coordinate with vendors for UPS maintenance, battery replacement, and power infrastructure reliability.

System Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Proactively monitor servers, network devices, storage systems, and applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, network, and application-related issues.
• Maintain proper documentation of infrastructure configurations and procedures.

Vendor and Infrastructure Coordination

• Coordinate with vendors for hardware procurement, infrastructure support, and service management.
• Plan and implement infrastructure upgrades and improvements.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Windows Server Administration
• Good knowledge of Linux System Management
• Experience with Sophos Firewall
• Knowledge of Cisco and Netgear networking devices
• Experience with NAS storage (Synology) and Samba File Server
• Experience managing Application Servers and Biometric Systems
• Experience with Backup and Disaster Recovery
• Understanding of network security and monitoring

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📌 Job Role: C++ Developer 

📍 Location: Chennai

We are looking for skilled C++ Developers with strong hands-on experience in software development, preferably in the automotive or embedded domain.

🔹 Key Requirements

✅ Strong proficiency in C++

✅ Good understanding of OOPS concepts

✅ Experience in debugging & performance optimization

✅ Exposure to Embedded / Automotive systems preferred

✅ Linux environment experience (preferred)

📩 Interested candidates can share updated CV

📌 Subject Line: Application for C++ Developer 

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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

Role & Responsibilities

• Strong proficiency in C++ with minimum 2 years of Development
• Knowledge of the STL, containers, algorithms and data
• Good understanding on Design patterns and memory
• Familiarity with debugging tools, such as Valgrind, winDBG, WireShark is an additional advantage.

Desired Experience

• (2-6 Years) of Experience as C++ Developer

Job Description

Embedded Software/Firmware Design and Development on OS/Non-OS based platform

Necessary system architecture development and implementation

Device, sensor and gateway selection and integration based on industry use case.

Development on Image Analytics and Cloud/Platform integration

Development or integration of Cloud/Platform communication protocol

Technical Documentation and Testing of the developed system

Desired Skills, Knowledge& Experience

B. Tech/M. Tech/MCA with 8-10 years of industry experience

Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python development in Linux

Experience in device or sensor communication interfaces (wired/wireless, short range/long range).

Experience of microcontroller and microprocessor.

Knowledge of IoT gateway firmware development, container, and OS hardening.

Experience in device communication protocol, Edge computing and processing

Competent in application development for Image processing, transmission, and storage

Good understanding and of programming primitives, data structures, multi-threading and memory management techniques

Strong command over complex sensor and hardware control logic to work seamlessly with edge devices or gateway

Proactive and Self motivated

Strong verbal and written communication skill

• 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.

You’ll be our: Firmware Engineer

You’ll be based at: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru

You’ll be Aligned with: Embedded Manager

You’ll be a member of: Vehicle Software

What you’ll do at Ather:

A successful candidate is expected to lead the Firmware development and integration effort for various Ather products and be responsible for qualifying and integrating FW at various stages with HW. Responsibilities include:

• Understanding requirements from different stakeholders and translating these to application features

• Writing high quality source code to program complete applications within deadlines

• Unit-testing code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability

• Performing functional and non-functional testing

• Troubleshooting and debugging applications

• Designing creative prototypes according to specifications

• Evaluating existing applications to reprogram, update and add new features

• Developing technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code

• Identifying and communicating possible risks along with preventive and corrective measures

• Designing HW/SW integration while working with HW/Algorithms/Cloud teams to deliver an integrated solution. 

Here’s what we are looking for: 

Must have: 

• ECU Software development experience (any of the ARM based Auto ECUs Body Electronics/Infotainment/ Powertrain/Cluster) 

• Previous experience with Low level firmware, Boot loaders, Device Drivers development 

• Hands on Experience Communication Protocols CAN, I2C, SPI, RS232

• Experience with static analyser, JTAG tools etc…

• Knowledge in Assembly and compilers

• Strong testing & debugging skills, experience with logic analysers

• Language: C, C++

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of HW design for ECUs

• Experience with UDS, AutoSAR, ISO26262, MISRA Guidelines 

• Previous experience with SIL and HIL Testing as well as Test case generation for the same.

• Hand on experience in using CAN tools & CAPL Scripts, Bus Master

• Real Time operating Systems, Python, Matlab/Simulink

You bring to Ather:

• BE/B.tech/B.Sc is minimum req with minimum 2-6 years of prior industry experience.

Xfinito is building a portfolio in new product innovation, product contribution and infrastructure goals while providing individuals and teams the freedom to emphasize specific types of work.

Our work focuses on real –world problems that span the breadth of biomedical engineering, embedded systems, computer science, such as machine and deep learning, data mining, natural language processing, hardware and software performance analysis and much more.

JOB ROLE: EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Hardware, Systems and other multi-functional teams and deliver high quality software at fundamental layer of operating system including frameworks, daemons, drivers.
• You need to keep security and performance in mind, enable key features to improve privacy and prevent fraudulence
• The position requires high level thinking to design code solutions along with low level programming and excellent communications and leadership skills, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Rich experience of programming on cryptography
• Profound understanding on Operating System concept
• Highly self-motivated and capable of work and finish tasks alone
• Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in both oral and written English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent judgment

EXPERIENCE:

• We as a team are looking for freshers or young professionals with 0-4 years of experience having a a self-directed, proactive approach to tackling problems and working through impediment and an ability to generate trust and build alliances with co-workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, Roles and responsibilties:

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering or related technology field
• 10+ Years of Experience in Software Development
• Experience in  writing code for embedded systems, Proficient in C/C++ coding and intel DPDK
• Understanding of network interface drivers
• Experience with VMware, AWS, MSAzure, Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of micro services and containerization
• Experience in building Networking Security Products
• Knowledge of Networking, TCP/IP Protocol Suite
• Design, code embedded features/solutions for the ShieldX Product
• Design write, extend and troubleshoot datapath code for switching, routing, NAT, TCP and TLS
• Work closely with other development , Product and Test Teams

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering or related technology field
• Excellent communication and Team player skills
• Should be a self-starter and be able to adopt to dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Able to work 40 hours a week