
Lead Software Engineer – Research & Innovation AI
at Industrial Automation Machinery
Position Overview As the Lead Software Engineer in our Research & Innovation team, you’ll play a strategic role in establishing and driving the technical vision for industrial AI solutions. Working closely with the Lead AI Engineer, you will form a leadership tandem to define the roadmap for the team, cultivate an innovative culture, and ensure that projects are strategically aligned with the organization’s goals. Your leadership will be crucial in developing, mentoring, and empowering the team as we expand, helping create an environment where innovative ideas can translate seamlessly from research to industry-ready products.
Key Responsibilities:
• Define and drive the technical strategy for embedding AI into industrial automation products, with a focus on scalability, quality, and industry compliance.
• Lead the development of a collaborative, high-performing engineering team, mentoring junior engineers, automation experts, and researchers. • Establish and oversee processes and standards for agile and DevOps practices, ensuring project alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align project goals, define priorities, and manage timelines, while driving innovative, research-based solutions.
• Act as a key decision-maker on technical issues, architecture, and system design, ensuring long-term maintainability and scalability of solutions.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, certifications, and compliance, and advocate for industry best practices within the team.
• Stay updated on software engineering trends and AI applications in embedded systems, incorporating the latest advancements into the team’s strategic planning.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of leading technical teams, ideally in manufacturing or embedded systems.
• Strong expertise in Python and C++/Rust, Gitlab toolchains, and system architecture for embedded applications
Experience in DevOps, CI/CD, and agile methodologies, with an emphasis on setting and maintaining high standards across a team.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills in English.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
Preferred:
• Background in driving team culture, agile project management, and experience embedding AI in industrial products.
• Familiarity with sociocratic or consent-based management practices.
• Knowledge in embedded programming is an advantage.

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Position Title : Lead/Sr. System Rust Developer
Location : Gurugram, India (On-Site)
Employment Type : Full-time (6 Days/Week)
About the Role :
We are looking for a skilled Lead/Sr. System Rust Developer to design, develop, and optimize high-quality software solutions. With a focus on performance, scalability, and security, you will play a key role in driving innovation and maintaining robust systems in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities :
Software Development and Maintenance :
- Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using Rust.
- Optimize and enhance existing Rust codebases to improve efficiency and reliability.
Collaboration :
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes.
Troubleshooting and Bug Resolution :
- Identify, analyze, and resolve issues in Rust-based applications.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions.
Leadership :
- Mentor junior developers and guide the team on best practices.
- Drive technical excellence in development, testing, and deployment.
Qualifications :
Experience :
- Total Experience : 5+ Years in Software Development.
- Relevant Experience : 3+ Years of hands-on Rust programming experience.
Technical Skills :
- Proficiency in the Rust programming language.
- Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming.
- Experience with Rust development tools and frameworks.
Desired Skills :
- Expertise in networking, system design, and DevOps.
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Linux systems.
- Familiarity with Python and CCNA certifications is a plus.
Education :
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
What We Offer :
- Opportunity to work on innovative and cutting-edge technologies.
- Collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
- Competitive compensation and ample growth opportunities.
Skills Required:
- Good experience with programming language Python
- Strong experience in Docker.
- Good knowledge with any of the Cloud Platform like Azure.
- Must be comfortable working in a Linux environment.
- Must have exposure into IOT domain and its protocols ((Zigbee & BLE ,LoRa,Modbus)
- Must be a good team player.
- Strong Communication Skills
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If you're enthusiastic about creating a positive impact and wish to be a part of an organization that values and prioritizes lives, Protectol Health welcomes you. Join us in our mission to shape a healthier present and future. Your expertise and passion will find a meaningful home here.
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As an Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for:
● Leading the firmware development for our product line of safety and medical devices.
● Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded firmware.
● Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define software requirements, specifications, and architectures based on product requirements and industry standards.
● Implementing firmware solutions that comply with ATEX certification, IEC 61508, and Functional Safety (SIL standards) for devices used in hazardous locations.
● Conducting thorough testing and validation of firmware to ensure reliability, accuracy, and compliance with safety standards.
● Optimizing firmware for power efficiency and performance to meet the life of portable and battery-powered devices.
● Implement firmware algorithms for sensor calibration, data processing, and user interface interactions.
● Assisting in hardware-software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless functionality of the devices.
● Collaborating with Quality Assurance and Product Validation teams to ensure the highest quality of firmware deliverables.
● Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.
● Keeping abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and advancements in embedded systems for continuous improvement and innovation.
Skills and Qualifications:
● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
● 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development for portable and wireless gas detectors and docking stations.
● Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages for embedded systems.
● Hands-on experience with a complete product development cycle is an add-on.
● Experience with STM32/STM8/ MSP430 or any other low-power microcontrollers for the development of low-powered devices.
● Experience in reading and optimizing analog data in various types of ADCs.
● Understanding of ATEX certification requirements and compliance.
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● Experience with coding standards. (eg: Misra-C) Familiarity with System architectures and communication protocols like I2C, UART, SPI, etc. Knowledge of sleep modes and low-power optimization techniques for battery-operated devices.
● Experience in developing and using custom segment LCDs (TN, STN, etc.) used in battery-powered ultra-low power devices.
● Experience with software development tools, version control systems, and bug-tracking systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
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Knowledge of Embedded system architecture such as memory hierarchies,vector
Processing.
Experience in resource /load sharing and synchronisation techniques for multi - core
processing.
knowledge of embedded processor internals.
Automotive domain Experience.
Develop firmware, system software for medical devices\ Automotive ECUs\ IoT edge devices & gateways. Implement the logic and protocols and communications on 32-bit microcontrollers, configure OS, timers, tasks, interrupts, and communicate with external modems, SoCs, trans-receivers to design, code, and test desired functionality as per customer requirements
Job Requirements :
- Hands-on experience in firmware development using C language
- Hands-on experience in writing low-level device drivers for microcontrollers
- Know of real-time Operating system concepts, tasks, and interrupts’ configuration
- Hands-on experience with in-circuit debuggers
- Knowhow of wired and wireless communication protocols
- Basic understanding of HW circuits, power supply designs, sensors, and actuators’ interfaces
- Experience in implementing SW development quality processes like ISO 9001 or ASPICE
- Good written and oral communication skills
Job Description:
Looking for engineers with one of the below requirements:
- 2-5 years of embedded development experience in a Linux environment with C programming
- With Option1:
- EDK2 experience
- SCT experience
- knowledge of TPMs
- With Option2:
- worked on bootloaders or uboot
Experience in Object-Oriented design and Multithreaded programming
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong understanding of computer systems e.g. operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc
Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field
Independent team player with an eye for details and report on status and planning of own work.








