Firmware Lead at Gradera AI Technologies · Hyderabad · 4 - 8 years · ₹3L - ₹40L / yr · Profitable · Posted 23 Apr 2026

We are seeking a high-caliber Firmware Lead to join our Engineering team at Gradera. In this role, you will be the technical anchor for the firmware squad, responsible for translating high-level architectural visions into robust, executable low-level designs (LLD). You will lead the design and development of firmware solutions on NXP-based hardware platforms, ensuring seamless real-time data acquisition and integration with cloud-based Machine Learning (ML) platforms. We are looking for a seasoned expert who can work independently without any supervision, taking full ownership of the firmware lifecycle from hardware abstraction to cloud-edge synchronization.
Our Core Tech Stack
Embedded & OS
- NXP SoCs/MCUs: i.MX, LPC, and Kinetis series.
- Yocto Project: Custom layers, recipes, BitBake, and kernel configuration for Linux.
- RTOS Platforms: Deterministic performance, task scheduling, and interrupt handling.
Development & Integration
- Languages: Mandatory proficiency in C/C++ and C# (.NET on embedded targets/IoT).
- Communication: MQTT, WebSockets, CAN, UART, SPI, and I2C.
- Cloud & ML: Azure IoT Hub, AWS IoT Core, and data streaming via Kafka or Kinesis.
Infrastructure & Security
- Security: Secure boot, encryption, and device authentication.
- DevOps: Containerization (Docker) and CI/CD for firmware.
Key Responsibilities
- Architectural Ownership: Convert high-level blueprints into detailed technical designs for NXP-based systems, ensuring optimal performance across hardware and software layers.
- Autonomous Execution: Lead the end-to-end development of firmware modules, making critical technical decisions and resolving complex blockers without supervision.
- ML Pipeline Leadership: Collaborate with Data Engineering and ML teams to architect streaming and batch ingestion pipelines, ensuring data is correctly structured for ML training.
- Cloud-Edge Synchronization: Design secure and reliable transmission protocols for device-to-cloud communication, focusing on edge-to-cloud integration.
- Standards Enforcement: Act as the guardian of engineering excellence, implementing security best practices (secure boot, TLS) and ensuring high code quality.
- Technical Mentoring: Act as a technical beacon for the squad, conducting rigorous code reviews and mentoring senior engineers in Yocto Linux and RTOS concepts.
- Strategic Troubleshooting: Lead the debugging of critical firmware issues across hardware and software layers, including OTA update implementations.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8 to 10 years of professional experience in embedded firmware development.
- Proven ability to work independently and lead technical squads in a fast-paced environment.
- Expert-level mastery of the Yocto Project and RTOS constraints.
- Deep proficiency in C/C++ and C# for embedded systems.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering low-level designs for edge-to-cloud ML systems.
Highly Desirable
- Industry Experience: Exposure to industrial domains such as Manufacturing, Logistics, or Transportation is highly regarded.
- Experience with Edge AI / TinyML and industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA).
- Knowledge of Cybersecurity standards for secure device provisioning.

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Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer with expertise in embedded systems, firmware architecture, RTOS, and embedded software development for IoT, wearable, automotive, industrial, and medical-grade products.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, debug, and maintain firmware in C, C++, and Embedded C.
• Develop firmware for ESP32, nRF52832/52840, ATmega328P, and Raspberry Pi platforms.
• Integrate sensors using I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, GPIO, PWM, CAN, and USB.
• Develop RTOS and bare-metal firmware.
• Implement BLE, GSM/4G, GPS/GNSS, LoRa, Wi-Fi, NFC/RFID communication.
• Design bootloaders, OTA updates, and secure firmware upgrades.
• Optimize power consumption, sleep modes, memory allocation, and performance.
• Develop sensor drivers, calibration routines, and medical-grade firmware.
• Program bare ICs and support PCB bring-up, pin selection, and hardware validation.
• Support HTTP/HTTPS GET/POST/PUT APIs and embedded networking.
Required Skills
• Embedded Systems and Embedded Software Development
• C, C++, Embedded C
• RTOS, Bare-Metal Programming
• Operating Systems fundamentals
• I2C, SPI, UART, Digital & Analog Signals
• Sensor Integration
• Arduino IDE, VS Code, SEGGER Embedded Studio, J-Link
• ESP32 Series, nRF52832/52840, ATmega328P, Raspberry Pi
• BLE (UUIDs), GSM (band configuration), GPS, LoRa
• Python, HTML, HTTP/HTTPS
• Bootloader Development, OTA, Power Optimization
• Memory Allocation, Sleep Modes, Sensor Calibration
• Machine Learning on Embedded Systems (preferred)
Role Overview
The Embedded Firmware Engineer will be responsible for development, testing, debugging, and maintenance of embedded firmware for EV Charger and IoT-based products using ESP32 platforms. The role involves working closely with hardware, cloud, mobile application, and testing teams to develop reliable and production-ready embedded solutions.
The candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Embedded C programming, ESP-IDF framework, RTOS-based firmware development, peripheral interfacing, communication protocols, and debugging of embedded systems. Knowledge of EV charging systems, charger communication protocols, and industrial embedded product development is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop embedded firmware in C for ESP32-based embedded systems.
• Work extensively on ESP-IDF framework for application development.
• Design modular, reusable, and scalable firmware architecture.
• Develop low-level drivers and middleware for embedded peripherals.
• Implement multitasking applications using FreeRTOS.
• Optimize firmware for performance, memory utilization, stability, and low power operation.
• Perform firmware integration with hardware modules and external systems.
• Develop and debug firmware for UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, GPIO, ADC, PWM, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, BLE, RS485, and Modbus communication.
• Interface embedded systems with energy meters, display modules, RFID modules, relays/contactors, sensors, and communication modules.
Embedded Systems / Firmware Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Develop embedded firmware for IoT and connected devices using C/C++.
- Work on RTOS, bare-metal programming, memory management, device drivers, and communication protocols.
- Develop and integrate drivers/interfaces for cameras, motors, sensors, and vision systems.
- Work with Python and Shell scripting for development and automation.
- Apply basic AI/ML and computer vision concepts to embedded applications.
- Collaborate on electrical and mechanical design, hardware integration, testing, and debugging.
Required Skills
- C, C++, Python, Shell Scripting
- Embedded Systems & Firmware
- IoT, RTOS, Bare Metal
- Memory Management & Device Drivers
- Communication Protocols
- Camera, Motor & Vision Systems
- Basic AI/ML understanding
- Electrical & Mechanical Design understanding
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- Strong experience with 32-bit microcontrollers such as STM32, NXP, Renesas, TI, Microchip, etc.
- Excellent knowledge of C/C++ programming and exposure to Assembly.
- Strong experience with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, µC/OS, embOS, VxWorks, QNX, etc.
- Hands-on experience in developing HAL, BSP and low-level device drivers.
- Strong understanding of microcontroller peripherals and interfaces** including ADC, DAC, I2C, SPI, UART, CAN/CAN FD, RS485, DMA, Ethernet, SD/eMMC, SDIO, etc.
- Strong experience with Automotive communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, LIN, J1939 and UDS.
- Knowledge of AUTOSAR concepts and architecture is an advantage.
- Experience with automotive diagnostics, ECU communication, and vehicle network architecture.
- Hands-on experience using Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Function Generator, Multimeter and other debugging equipment.
- Experience in board bring-up, hardware-software integration and debugging of embedded boards.
- Ability to debug power, clock, reset, communication interfaces, and peripheral-related hardware issues at board level.
- Good understanding of schematics, PCB layouts and electronic circuits around microcontrollers and ARM-based systems.
- Ability to work closely with hardware engineers for design reviews, component selection, hardware validation, and issue resolution.
- Experience with prototype board testing, hardware validation, and root-cause analysis of HW/SW issues.
- Experience in reverse engineering and debugging of embedded systems.
- Strong understanding of embedded system architecture and system-level design.
- Experience with Embedded Linux and/or RTOS-based systems is an advantage.
- Knowledge of networking concepts including OSI layers, TCP/IP stacks and common IP protocols is a plus.
- Knowledge of NMEA/NMEA 2000 standards is a plus.
- Exposure to ASPICE, ISO 26262, MISRA-C and automotive cybersecurity is an advantage.
- Experience with automotive development and debugging tools such as Vector CANoe/CANalyzer is a plus.
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The right person for this position should have 7+ years of experience in Embedded Systems, preferably with strong exposure to Automotive Embedded Systems.
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💼 Experience: 15+ years
🔹 Work Mode: On-site
🟥Key Responsibilities:
🔹Lead and mentor engineering teams working on embedded OS and user experience.
🔹Drive architecture, development, validation, release, and product sustenance.
🔹Provide technical leadership across Android OS, Embedded Linux, BSP, system services, and device integration.
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🔹Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality smart-device solutions.
✅ What We’re Looking For
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🔹Strong expertise in Android Platform / AOSP, Android Framework, HAL, BSP, and device integration.
🔹Experience with Android-based hardware products such as smart devices, tablets, wearables, kiosks, automotive infotainment, or other embedded products.
🔹Proven engineering leadership, people management, coaching, and team development experience.
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About the Role
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- Manage Docker-based deployment and runtime environments on robot and cloud infrastructure.
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- Collaborate closely with robotics, perception, and application teams to integrate platform capabilities.
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- File I/O — read, write, seek, memory-mapped files
- Multi-threading — pthreads, mutexes, condition variables, thread safety
- Socket communication — TCP/UDP sockets, select/poll/epoll
- Basic data structures & algorithms — stack, heap, queue, linked list
- General comprehension ability — reading technical manuals, datasheets, and RFCs
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- Bash scripting
- Git — CLI usage, branching, merging, rebasing, conflict resolution
- Standard UML diagrams — flowchart, sequence diagram, deployment diagram
- Windowless text editor — vim, nano, or equivalent
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- Common network protocols — DHCP, ARP, TCP, UDP, DNS
- Network configuration — routers, switches, VLANs, subnetting
- Server-client application architecture
- P2P vs. centralised communication — DDS vs. MQTT
- Database management — SQL vs. NoSQL, schema design
- Network security — checksums (CRC, MD5, SHA), public-key encryption, digital signatures
- ROS2 framework — pub/sub, services, actions, lifecycle nodes, DDS transport
- CMake build system — targets, find_package, CTest integration
- Docker — Dockerfiles, docker-compose, remote image registries
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- Strong Linux systems programming in C — multi-threading (pthreads), socket communication (TCP/UDP, epoll), and file I/O
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (ArgoCD, GitHub Actions) and Docker-based deployments
- Networking expertise — TCP/IP stack, DHCP, DNS, iptables, inter-device communication
- Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for fleet management and diagnostics
- ROS2 experience (pub/sub, DDS, lifecycle nodes) is a strong advantage
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