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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.
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
C, C++ , Linux , Device Driver , Linux Internals ,
Processor knowledge like Arm , Intel , Protocol SPI , I2C . Networking experience,
L2 protocols knowledge, knowledge on Python/Perl ,
Broadcom DNX/XGS device experience is desirable,
Interested to learn New things,
C,C++, LINUX INTERNAL OR IPC, LINUX OS CONCEPTS, DEVICE DRIVERS,
PROCESSOR KNOWLEDGE
SCRIPTING KNOWLEDGE EIHER PYTHON OR PERL
Desired Candidate Profile For Embedded Developer Role
1. Proficient in C language
2. Proficient in Linux application development, TCP/IP protocol, multi-threaded programming, basic encryption algorithm,
3. familiar with Linux system commonly used API and commands, proficient in basic debugging means and methods.
4. Proficient in STM32 and other SCM development, skilled in using Keil and other integrated development environment,
5. proficient in serial port communication programming, Bluetooth, GPIO, SPI, EEPROM and other development, proficient in basic debugging means and methods.
6. Have basic hardware skills and knowledge, can draw PCB and read circuit diagrams, can use an oscilloscope and other tools for debugging.
7. Familiar with embedded system, free-RTOS, RT-Thread, etc.
8. Fluency in both spoken and written English.
- Experience 4 - 8 years
- Key Skills for Software Developer C++, Linux :
- - Looking only for candidates who can join immediately or max 10 day
- - should be able to work independently with no handholding
- - the ability to work with C/C++ code on Windows/Linux platforms
- - Database knowledge of MSSQL, Oracle, MySQL/MariaDB, ideally other ones too: Saphana, Teradata, Postgres.
- - Ability to work on their own fixing defects
- - should be able to understand secure coding practices
- - should have the Ability to work independently and with the team across different time zones
We are searching for a talented embedded developer to join our team. You will be working along-side with other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.
The candidate should be proficient in C and C++ and possess detailed knowledge of microcontroller protocols. The candidate would be responsible for,
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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
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Review code and design
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Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources
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Integrate and validate new product designs
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Support software QA and optimize I/O performance
Mandatory Skills:
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Experience in C++ based applications development for embedded system applications
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Solid understanding of OOPs, SOLID Principles, Design Patterns.
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Drivers/BSP development on peripherals like ADC, SPI, I2C, UART etc
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Firmware development experience on ARM Series of microcontrollers
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Strong knowledge of hardware architecture such as ARM, MIPS, and x86.
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Familiarity with hardware protocols including USB, UART, I2C, and SPI.
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Familiarity with OS platforms such as Linux, Unix, and RTOS.
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Knowledge on different communication protocol like Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Bluetooth and sub–GHz.
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Basic Hardware knowledge and debugging skills
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Strong organizational and project management skills.
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Strong knowledge of SDLC, test cycle and logical thinking on various complex use case call scenarios.
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The ability to keep abreast with the latest advancements in technology and techniques.
Desired Skills:
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Knowledge on IoT based systems
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Preferably worked on a Linux based project.
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Ability to lead the team & handle the project and own all technical aspects of design and development of systems from scratch.
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Meticulous and very organized.
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You will not hesitate to ask questions and call upon the knowledge of your coworkers to make sure you produce the best possible documentation for our customers.
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Worked on 3-5 project from starting of project to delivery of project (Depending on experience)
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 4 to 12 years
JD:
- Familiar with AUTOSAR BSW and RTE, architecture, specifications, and configuration tools
- Strong fundamentals programming in C, embedded system concepts, and software build process
- Strong customer orientation, willingness to meet deadlines, and self-management skills
- Deep passion for solving problems to resolution, including root cause analysis skills
- Ability to work and collaborate in a dynamic team environment
Embedded System Engineer
Working on Embedded programming on the microcontroller, Linux/Android OS development
Working on component sourcing, PCB Design and fabrication
Working on assembly and testing
Working on field deployment and Testing
Skills:
Embedded Systems
C Programming
Must be exceptionally good in Embedded Systems C programming, testing/ debugging and in advanced C concepts
Capable of working in Embedded Systems based projects based on 8 and 32 bit microcontrollers (STM32)
Experience with communication protocols and peripherals like UART, SPI, RTC, Ethernet
Hands on experience in IDE like Keil, AVR Studio, MPLAB
Strong documentation and writing skills
Work Experience
1-3 years preferable, fresher with good embedded system knowledge can also apply









