
Technical Lead (Embedded Software - Linux)
Job Responsibilities:
Lead a team of software/Linux development engineers working on microcontroller firmware development, Linux platform drivers and IOT solutions. Should be able to guide team members, resolve technical roadblocks and deliver project commitments. Will be the go-to person and first-level escalation point for all technical issues faced by the team. Looking for someone with 6+ years in the embedded industry and a passion to build a core team in a growing company. Team size will vary from 6 to 12 people, mainly firmware and Linux engineers.
The selected candidate for this role will be reporting to the software director/manager in the organization.
- Work with firmware and application architects to create a project execution plan
- Review project proposals for execution scope & timelines
- Lead embedded software development activities by the team
- Work with QA teams to resolve bugs and ensure release readiness
- Work with h/w design and PM teams to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery of projects
The main responsibilities of this role are:
Technical:
- Strong programming skills (C, C++, assembly)
- Linux development experience (porting & platform drivers)
- Expert-level knowledge of embedded microcontroller & microprocessor-based systems
- Prior experience in delivering critical 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 and enable the team on the same
- Should be able to work with minimal technical guidance
Leadership:
- This role requires excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
- Should be able to lead junior engineers by providing technical mentoring
- Owns task division, task allocation and tracking within the team
- Require multi-tasking and time management skills
- Prior experience working with overseas clients
- Periodically report progress to management
Other desirable skills:
Knowledge of Python
Experience: 6 to 10 years

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• Exposure to Microcontroller/Microprocessor Architecture /Family e.g. ARM Cortex,
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• Knowledge of RF protocols WIFI, Bluetooth/BLE, IoT Cellular
• Knowledge of IoT communication protocols MQTT, COAP, AMQP
• Knowledge of Build toolchains and framework such as IAR, GCC, Keil, Mplab
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• Coding standards, guidelines and compliance tools
• Version control and repositories using git tools
• Software quality assurance and automated testing tools Experience / Skills Embedded software design cycle
• Documenting Software Design (flow charts, state diagram, logic design, analysis, implementation, debugging and testing etc)
• Good hands-on programming in Embedded C, C++.
• Programming in scripting languages such as batch, shell, python is a plus.
• Experience with AWS/Google cloud for device connectivity. Exposure to IoT cloud services. e.g. AWS IoT
• Software and Hardware integration testing and troubleshooting
• Protocol debugging using protocol analyzer.
• Understanding of Schematic/ Hardware design around microcontrollers like ST, TI, Atmel, Microchip, ARM core
Mandatory Skills:-
C Programming and data structures.
Linux Internals ( System calls, IPC, Network Programming, POSIX Multi-thread programming)
Desirable Skills :-
C++ and OOPs knowledge
Linux system start-up sysvinit, systemd,
Bootloaders : uBoot
Message bus protocols like dbus
Basic Linux Device driver knowledge
Linux Build framework – Yocto-Bitbake, Makefiles
Python scripting
Debug using tools such as GDB
Version control - GIT and SVN
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● Develop firmware code for Interrupt driven system which interacts with Android and cloud
● Implement function safety, protection and security in the embedded system
● Implement predictive hardware failure features
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● Strong programming capabilities
● Understanding of electronics and hardware
● Clear thought process, believe in simplifying rather than complicating
● Argue and fight over the opinions. Believe in delivering the best for the users
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