Senior Hardware Engineer

Key Responsibilities

● Contribute to firmware architecture discussions and implement embedded solutions

aligned with product requirements.

● Design, implement, and maintain low-level code (C/C++ and Assembly) for device

drivers, RTOS-based systems, and communication protocols.

● Work with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M, RISC-V, etc.), SoCs, and interfaces (UART,

SPI, I2C, USB).

● Participate in board bring-up, debugging, and validation using JTAG/SWD, logic

analyzers, and oscilloscopes.

● Support OTA updates, bootloaders, and watchdog implementations to ensure robust

device operation.

● Collaborate with QA and production teams on testing, DFU flows, and manufacturing

integration.

● Document design specifications, APIs, and debugging procedures for internal use.

● Stay updated on embedded industry practices, toolchains, and frameworks to enhance

development quality.

Qualifications / Skill Set

● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.

● 4–7 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems and firmware development.

● Strong programming skills in C/C++ with familiarity in Assembly.

● Experience with FreeRTOS or similar RTOS.

● Hands-on expertise with STM32, Nordic, or Renesas controllers is a plus.

● Knowledge of power optimization, OTA mechanisms, and firmware security.

● Skilled in debugging embedded systems using JTAG/SWD and related tools.

● Experience with Git-based workflows; scripting knowledge in Python is desirable.

● Prior experience delivering production-grade firmware is an advantage.

Required Skills: Advanced Hardware Board Design Expertise, Signal Integrity, EMI/EMC & Design Analysis, Board Bring-Up & Troubleshooting, EDA Tools & Technical Documentation, Cross-Functional & Supply Chain Coordination

Criteria:

• Education: B.Tech / M.Tech in ECE / CSE / IT
• Experience: 10–12 years in hardware board design, system hardware engineering, and full product deployment cycles
• Proven expertise in digital, analog, and power electronic circuit analysis & design
• Strong hands-on experience designing boards with SoCs, FPGAs, CPLDs, and MPSoC architectures
• Deep understanding of signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and high-speed design considerations
• Must have successfully completed at least two hardware product development cycles from high-level design to final deployment
• Ability to independently handle schematic design, design analysis (DC drop, SI), and cross-team design reviews
• Experience in sourcing & procurement of electronic components, PCBs, and mechanical parts for embedded/IoT/industrial hardware
• Strong experience in board bring-up, debugging, issue investigation, and cross-functional triage with firmware/software teams
• Expertise in hardware validation, test planning, test execution, equipment selection, debugging, and report preparation
• Proficiency in Cadence Allegro or Altium EDA tools (mandatory)
• Experience coordinating with layout, mechanical, SI, EMC, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
• Strong understanding of manufacturing services, production pricing models, supply chain, and logistics for electronics/electromechanical components

Description

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Extensive experience in hardware board designs and towards multiple product field deployment cycle.

• Strong foundation and expertise in analyzing digital, Analog and power electronic circuits.

• Proficient with SoC, FPGAs, CPLD and MPSOC architecture-based board designs.

• Knowledgeable in signal integrity, EMI/EMC concepts for digital and power electronics.

• Completed at least two project from high-level design to final product level deployment.

• Capable of independently managing product’s schematic, design analysis DC Drop, Singal Integrity, and coordinating reviews with peer of layout, mechanical, SI, and EMC teams.

• Sourcing and procurement of electronic components, PCBs, and mechanical parts for cutting-edge IoT, embedded, and industrial product development.

• Experienced in board bring-up, issue investigation, and triage in collaboration with firmware and software teams.

• Skilled in preparing hardware design documentation, validation test planning, identify necessary test equipment, test development, execution, debugging, and report preparation.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative work with cross-functional teams, including post-silicon bench validation, BIOS, and driver development/QA.

• Hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro/Altium EDA tools is essential.

• Familiarity with programming and scripting languages like Python and Perl, and experience in test automation is advantageous.

• Should have excellent exposure with coordination of Manufacturing Services, pricing model for production value supply chain & Logistics in electronics and electromechanical components domain.

Education Requirements: 

B. Tech / M. Tech (ECE/ CSE/ IT)

Experience - 10 to 12 Years

 Internship Opportunity – Embedded Systems & IoT

Join our hands-on internship program designed for engineering students passionate about core tech. You'll work on real-time projects involving microcontrollers, sensors, RTOS, circuit design, and IoT protocols.

Gain exposure to AI-integrated embedded applications and build a strong project portfolio with mentorship and placement support.

Location: Bangalore (Hybrid/On-site)

Duration: 2–3 months

Eligibility: Final-year students and pre final year (ECE/EEE/CSE/Mechatronics)

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Basic Qualification: BE / Btech Computer Science

Desirable Skills:

1.Software development using Embedded C, C++ with programming standards (MISRA)

2.Knowledge of bus systems, which are used in the automotive industry, like CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, etc)

3.Software development processes –A-SPICE V-cycle

4.Experience with development of control units for the automotive industry, especially experience with the development based on AUTOSTAR basic software.

5. Experience in the automotive industry according to common development and parameterization tools (i.e. Vector CANoe).

6.Knowledge of standards for safety-critical software (ISO 26262) is a plus.

Embedded Software - Linux 

Job Responsibilities: 

Linux development engineer working on microcontroller firmware development, Linux platform drivers and IoT solutions. Should be able to resolve technical roadblocks and deliver project commitments. Looking for someone with 2+ years in the embedded industry and a passion to grow along with the company. 

Selected candidates for this role will be reporting to the software tech lead/manager in the organization. 

• Embedded software development activities and Linux platform development.
• Work with QA teams to resolve bugs and ensure release readiness 

The main responsibilities of this role are: 

Technical: 

• Strong programming skills (C, C++, assembly) 
• Linux development experience (porting & platform drivers) 
• Knowledge of embedded microcontroller & microprocessor-based systems 
• Prior experience of delivering modules for microcontroller projects 
• Good understanding of commonly used embedded communication protocols 
• Good understanding of common embedded peripherals, interfaces & sensors 
• Experience working on Real-Time systems (RTOS) 
• Should be able to quickly learn new technologies.
• Should be able to work with minimal technical guidance 

Leadership: 

• This role requires excellent communication skills 
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills 
• Prior experience working with overseas clients 
• Periodically report progress to manager.

Experience: 2 to 4 years

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Own & lead full cycle development: design, implementation, testing & debugging for an automotive product.
• Create conceptual system designs, assess risks, conduct design trade studies, and develop a product that meets feature requirements for integrating sensor, processing and software systems. 
• Lead innovative system development projects with responsibility for achievement of cost, schedule, and technical requirements, with an eye toward technology maturation, transition, and follow on work. 
• Generate comprehensive engineering documentation.
• Responsible for end-to-end system firmware development to include power management, boot loaders, scheduling, RTOS and /or bare metal implementations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software problems in embedded real-time systems.
• Source code development, review & maintenance (C/C++).
• Dive into & take ownership of critical design issues.
• Analyse & propose solutions for performance bottlenecks.
• Address all aspects of technology readiness, including manufacturability. 
• Help build robust methodology and processes to deliver the technology to products. 

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

• Experience in embedded architecture, external interfaces, product constraints, along with ability to develop architectures / features that meet these constraints while providing new value for the platform. 
• Experience in system architecture, operating system, device architecture, hardware design.
• Strong background in software methodology & full cycle development (Design, implementation, testing & debugging).
• Expertise in embedded microcontrollers’ architecture.
• Expertise in software designing and programming in C/C++ is a must.
• Algorithm modelling, benchmarking, implementation & digital signal processing.
• Understanding of hardware & software co-verification & emulation platforms
• Experience in understanding hardware, clock-level issues, bridges, delays, interrupts, clock gating, polling etc. 
• Experience with lab instrumentation like oscilloscope, logic/ protocol for debugging embedded systems at HW level. 
• Bachelors | Masters degree in Computer Science or Electronics &  Communication engineering with 2-5 years of relevant experience is a must.