
Senior Firmware Engineer
at Deep-tech company working on transformative motor technology

Do you wish to work for a Deep-tech Indian company developing path-breaking products which are set to disrupt every possible industry and domain?
Our client is building a scalable, cloud-controlled, and rare-earth free platform for designing, building, and deploying electric motors for various applications. It aims towards building transformative technology that will make the motors of the future simpler, smarter, more efficient, and easy-to-build in the long run.
The founders are veteran serial entrepreneurs, product experts, and motor technologists with more than eight decades of experience developing cutting-edge products and technologies. The company is bringing transformative motor technology to the forefront of commercial applications. The company aims to make deep fissures in the extant hydrocarbon and rare-earth-based energy economy to create a greener future.
What you need to join us
Are you a coding ninja, algorithmic genius, with a flair for control systems and a passion to create new path breaking technologies (with a green social impact to boot!)? Does working with a bleeding edge research oriented tech startup excite you? If so, please read on and apply.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of firmware development for motor controllers
- Identify and develop real-time algorithms for controlling cutting-edge Motors and Generators
- Implement motor control algorithms in microcontrollers
- Debug and diagnose the firmware on the controller hardware
- Develop drivers and HAL firmware as needed for various peripherals
Skills and Experience
- Experience in embedded Firmware development
- In-depth knowledge of C programming knowledge
- Extensive engineering experiences in software development with proven track record of at least one product from concept to production
- Hands on experience with development and debugging of embedded systems
- Experience in working with real-time embedded systems and power electronics
- Experience in working with Microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, Timers, Comparators, Input-capture, PWM etc.
- Experience with microcontrollers from TI, NXP, STM32, PIC, Atmel (ARM based microcontroller experience is preferred)
- Ability to translate mathematical concepts to executable code in resource-constrained microcontroller environments
- Exposure to debugging using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Logic Analyzers, signal generators etc.
- Hands-on experience in bringing up a new hardware with firmware written from scratch
- Experience with simulation software such as Matlab, Simulink etc is highly desirable
- Knowledge and experience of control systems is highly preferred
- Experience in automotive domain is preferable
Character Traits
- Proactive
- Problem solver
- Committed and motivated
- Inquisitive and eager to learn
- Clarity of thinking
- Sense of urgency
- Can-do attitude
- Team player
Education and Experience:
B.E – EE, CS, ME (or equivalent) from a reputed institution with 3 years of experience OR
ME/MS – EE, CS, ME (or equivalent) with 1-2 years of experience

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Position title: Firmware Engineer
Experience: 6-12 years
Notice Period: 0-30 days
Location: Bangalore(Sarjapur)
Role type: Permanent
About the role
Experience in Firmware/Software programming in embedded Linux & RTOS based application development. Candidate must have a very good understanding of ARM processor, hardware and custom board or product development experience.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Design, code and integrate software for an embedded Linux/RTOS targeted application(applications, drivers, framework)
Customization, deployment and maintenance of Linux distribution
Interact with Linux kernel, integrate new device drivers Improvement and maintain existing software components
Perform unit test, Integration test, verification and validation of the product developed.
Assist with the hardware design surrounding the processor
Document the projects according to standards (protocols, architecture, technical specifications, etc.)
Specific skills:
Expert in C programming with RTOS.
Hands-On experience with Protocol development.
Nice to have Protocol development experience such as USB or DP, HDMI or equivalent.
System level design and understanding of overall system
Strong knowledge of Linux, ARM processor architecture with SOC, FPGA interface is a plus.
Hand-on experience on Linux kernel and device-driver development and debugging.
Knowledge/Experience of TCP/IP, Network programming.
Ability to write effective and reusable code according to best practices.
Must be a dynamic, autonomous, and team-oriented individual.
Knowledge of hardware and low-level development is an asset
Please provide below mention details:
No. of years of working experience in Embedded Linux -
Protocol stack development Exp, any specific protocol worked on -
Relevant Experience:
Official Notice Period 30/60/90 Days:
Date of Resignation:
Serving Notice Period and Last Working Day:
Current Company:
Current Location:
Work Location:
Current CTC(fixed,variable):
Expected CTC(fixed,variable):
Interview Availability:
Any Offer:
Relocate to Bangalore(Sarjapur):
company name
company location
date of joining
Min 4 Years Experience in Embbeded domain
1. C++
2. C++ ★ Profinet ProfiSAFE ★ Embedded RTOS
3. rtos c c++ python ★ Industrial protocols Embedded Security Threat Modeling ★ Embedded C Embedded Linux
4. Embedded Systems ★ Embedded C ★ C++ ★ RTOS
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.
Understand requirements and create low-level design using UML
Develop embedded software as per defined software requirements
Software integration & testing
Background & Skills
Education:
B.E/B. Tech/M.Tech/Master (Electronics/Telecommunications/Computers Science)OR equivalent
Experience & Attributes:
2-8 years’ experience in Embedded system software design, development, and testing.
Excellent communication skills, spoken and written English
Must have specialized knowledge :
· Embedded C
· Electronics
· RTOS
· Knowledge of Microcontrollers (RISC, CISC)
· CAN Communication & Protocols like UDS, KWP2000, CANopen and J1939
· MISRA standard - 2000/MISRA 2012
· SDLC, Agile Scrum
· Static analysis & Tools like LDRA or QAC or Vector cast
· Change Management & Tools like JIRA/VSTS
· Version control & Tools like SVN/GIT/Clearcase
· Traceability management & Tools like Reqtify or equivalent
· Design methodologies - like UML
· Software Test Life Cycle
Specialized knowledge – Will be Preferred
· Functional Safety life-cycle & Management - Applies to software design & development
· Safety standards like - IEC-61508, ISO-26262, ISO-25119, ISO-13849
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
· Software requirement specification writing
· Creating design for assigned modules
· Implementing the code for assigned requirements
· Perform unit testing
· Perform peer reviews or inspection of software work products
· Support testing team on defect analysis
· Adhere to Quality processes


Summary:
Hyperspec is building a real time local map for self-driving cars and using cross view localization to enable ubiquitous autonomy. Hyperspec is a VC funded startup.
The principal embedded systems engineer will have deep expertise in embedded systems design, development and worked for years on embedded systems teams. This person is a leader and mentor to junior engineers and shares knowledge about the design and development of embedded systems.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as an expert in all aspects of embedded projects and embedded systems—including designing, developing, testing, and perfecting designs
- Responsible for updating and working with executive leadership on the development of embedded systems and status of projects
- Provides guidance and mentoring to other members of the team
Requirements:
- Minimum of bachelors' degree in computer science or engineering
- At least ten years of engineering experience with expertise in software engineering, data structures, and programming techniques
- Deep expertise in C/C++ programming
- Experience with FPGAs, PCB, Xilinx, Altera, or similar SoCs.
- Experience with ISPs, Cameras, Switches a plus.
- Experience in working with real-time operating systems, communications protocols and firmware design.
- Experience in interfaces, IP protocols, and hardware subsystems.
- Experience in working as part of a team and leading teams.


● Write Effective Codes In C++, Develop Software For Embedded Systems Based On STM32, NRF
● Support And Improve Existing Software
● Prepare Documentation For The Created Software. Qualifications
● Confident Knowledge Of C++ 17, Object-Oriented Programming, Embedded Software Development
● Proficiency With Microcontrollers Of The STM32 And / Or NRF Series
● Experience With RTOS
● Familiarity With Git, Linux
● Technical English
● Knowledge Of Python As An Advantage
● Any Experience With UAS \ UAV \ Drones is much appreciated
QUALIFICATIONS: B.E./ B.Tech. (Electronics/ Electrical/ Mechatronics/ Mechanical)
EMPLOYMENT: Permanent / Full Time
LOCATION: Ahmedabad
EXPERIENCE: 1 to 3 years within automotive industry / software development.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, Debug simulink/stateflow models according to functional, technical requirements, MAAB guidelines.
- Derive software requirements from system level requirements and establish bi-directional traceability within the models and generated code.
- Generate Code from developed models, generate test vectors, automate tests and document code reviews, test results.
- Automate the data exchange flow between MATLAB models, excel sheets, code testing using m-scripts.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in model based development and testing using Mathwork Tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, autocode generation tools Embedded coder or TargetLink.
- Good understanding of the Automotive software development cycle and tool chains
- Should possess a good understanding of C coding, m-scripting, with good debugging and software testing skills.
- Experience in developing MATLAB/ Simulink models from scratch for automotive applications.
- Should have experience in requirements management, and be able to write test cases from them.
- Experience in MBD testing such as MIL/ SIL/PIL.
- Good communication skills in English and Hindi Language.
- Experience in MATLAB verification and validation toolbox like Simulink Design Verifier, Simulink Test, Simulink Coverage is advantageous.
- Basic understanding of Control System Design and Electric Vehicles is a plus.
Experience in programming Embedded C applications.
• Strong development experience in embedded C and RTOS
• Strong debugging skills
• Embedded development tools and methodologies
• Version Control Systems – Clear Case / RTC /GIT
Should have detailed knowledge on microcontrollers / microprocessors
Should have detailed knowledge on Battery Electric Vehicle Powertrain (BEV), Fuel Cell and H2-Motor
Should have detailed knowledge in powertrain function development for BEV, Fuel Cell and H2-Motor
Strong development experience in MATLAB for powertrain function development
Strong development experience in CAN / LIN /Flexray / UDS / KWP, SPI communication protocols
Knowledge in tools like CANalyser / CANoe, CANDiva, CANstress, CANDELA studio, Lauterbach
Experience in scripting languages like Shell / Perl / CAPL / Make etc.,
Experience in using tools like Logiscope / Function Generator / Oscilloscope, etc
Experience in configuration management & defect tracking tools
Automotive domain and powertrain systems knowledge a plus
Ability to work as part of a dedicated project team and independently
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be a self-starter.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
- Highly experienced in Embedded C, C++ coding as per MISRA standards
- Experience in firmware programming for 8 bit, 16 bit and 32 bit controllers.
- Knowledgeable in Linker Scripts, Make files & firmware debugging using JTAG or on the UART console.
- Experienced in Communication peripherals like SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, etc.
- Ideation, designing, prototyping, and developing as per product requirements.
- Expertise in system architecture and design for Embedded software systems.
- Develop modular Embedded Code to port into different projects.
- Experience on Real Time Systems and Scheduling mechanisms
- Development experience in "middleware" / “application” / Low layer.
- Experience with developing embedded code for networking technologies like TCP/IP and UDP would be a plus.
- Document state machine diagrams, flow charts to understand the system architecture
- Working closely with Design teams to understand Hardware Implementation.
- Develop Test methods, in some cases automated test cases to test the firmware code and support hardware engineers.
- Use Debuggers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other necessary electrical tools to debug the code for problem-solving.
- Excellent reading skills for complete understanding of technical documents such as Processor Architecture Specifications and MCU hardware manuals, schematics etc.
- Ability to generate ideas in response to complex issues and execute on solutions.
- Python programming is a big plus.


