
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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Job Objective:
We are seeking an experienced Developer with a strong background in C++, CUDA programming,
and Linux to guide our development team in building cutting-edge solutions for device
integration and high-performance computing tasks. This is a hands-on leadership position that
combines technical expertise with team management skills to deliver high-quality software
products.
Primary responsibilities:
Software Development:
• Develop and maintain high-performance applications using C++ and CUDA.
• Design and implement parallel algorithms for GPUs to accelerate computational
workloads.
Performance Optimization:
• Optimize CUDA kernels for performance, scalability, and memory efficiency.
• Analyze performance bottlenecks and propose innovative solutions.
Code Review and Testing:
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Develop and execute test cases to validate functionality and performance.
Collaboration:
• Work closely with the software engineering and research teams to understand
requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members when necessary.
Documentation:
• Write and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and user
manuals.
Required Skills:
• C++: Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20).
• CUDA Programming: Extensive experience in developing, debugging, and optimizing
CUDA applications.
• GPU Optimization: Familiarity with memory hierarchy, shared memory, streams, and
warp-level operations in CUDA.
• Parallel Computing: Solid understanding of parallel algorithms and multi-threaded
programming.
• Mathematical and Analytical Skills: Strong foundation in linear algebra, calculus, and
numerical methods.
• Tools: Experience with debugging/profiling tools like Nsight, CUDA Memcheck, or
Primary skills:
At least 3+ years of working experience on embedded firmware development
- Experience in multithreaded programming, network programming (wired and wireless protocols), real-time programming, cross-platform and cross-language development
- Hands-on experience on driver development for various sensors
- Working knowledge of communication protocols like UART, I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet, etc
- Product development experience with range of microcontroller/microprocessor architectures, adoption of bare-metal, RTOS and Linux operating systems on new platforms
-Hands-on experience on software development in Bluetooth domain is added advantage
- Experience with hardware lab equipment such as digital scope, logic analyser and JTAG
- Understanding of embedded development constraints and system performance
- Experience with programming in C/C++ and Embedded C
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
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality WIFI applications. They will also be responsible for designing and implementing testable and scalable code.
Job requirement and Skills
- Embedded development in C/C++ on Linux
- Experience with WiFI chipsets (Atheros / Qualcomm / Broadcom)
- Worked with WiFi drivers and WiFi stack
- Strong debugging skills
Experience
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience
- Educational Qualifications: BE/ME
- Experience developing RRM, SON features in WiFi will be great .
- Hands-on embedded C skills (mandatory)
- Experience with any microcontrollers MCU (mandatory) – Renesas/ Infineon/ Cypress/ ST-Micro /TI / Microchip
- Experience with any of peripherals & communication protocols usage in application development (mandatory) – UART, I2C, SPI, I2S, CAN, USB, ADC, DAC, EEPROM, Flash memory
- Experience with any RTOS – FreeRTOS, Azure RTOS, ThreadX
- Experience with any networking & connectivity modules (preferred & added advantage) – Ethernet, WiFi, BLE, MQTT, COAP
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
o Acceptance criteria: Shall have working experience in creating architectures for at least
4 projects.
Shall be strong in Object-Oriented Design and Thinking.
Shall be strong in documenting software architecture and communicating the same using UML.
Shall be strong in decomposing larger system into smaller units with clear implementation
dependencies marked for planning.
Shall be strong in effort estimation techniques.
Shall possess strong Problem Solving and Analytical Skills.
Shall be strong in C or C++ programing language experience.
Shall possess good understanding of either Linux or QNX or Android Operating Systems
Shall have a strong experience in developing software using in POSIX APIs.
Shall have a strong understanding on Networking, socket programming and working experience
in at least one of the IPC Frameworks like DBUS, SOME/IP, Binders etc.
Working experience with test framework and automation projects such as Robot Framework.
Knowledge on various software licenses and their compatibilities.
Shall posses strong knowledge in bootloaders, system startup, power management, persistency
management, health management and diagnostics framework for automotive systems.
Shall have a good knowledge on Functional Safety.
Shall have a good understanding hardware and processor internals.
Nice to haves:
Knowledge or working experience in AUTOSAR and / or Adaptive Autosar.
Understanding of GNU/Linux and its device driver framework.
Knowledge in “Secure Programming Techniques” is a plus.
Understanding in ARM Trusted Frameworks, Bootloaders & Virtualization Solutions is a plus.
Involvement in open-source projects in the past is a plus.
Knowledge in Package management and installers.







