
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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• Deep experience in operating systems eg: Linux, freeRTOS / kernel development/device drivers.
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• Experienced in arm architecture, peripheral devices and hardware board configurations
• Able to set up debuggers, configure build environments, and compilers and optimize code and performance.
Skills / Tools:
• Expert at object-oriented programming
• Modular programming
• C / C++ / JavaScript / Python
• Eclipse framework
• Target deployment techniques
• IoT framework
• Test framework
Highlights :
• Having AI / ML knowledge in applications
• Have worked on wireless protocols
• Ethernet / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / BLE
• Highly exploratory attitude
• willing to venture in and learn new
technologies.
• Have done passionate projects based on self-interest.
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Required Technical and Professional Expertise:
Must have 4 -10 Years of Experience.
Graduate/Post Graduate in engineering, statistics, or a highly quantitative field
Hands on Experience in Embedded C with Linux (Train & Deploy Model)
Hands on Experience in Embedded System, c , Linux
Experience with any Advance Embedded system design Programmer Certification advantage.
Have Knowledge of OS: Linux, Embedded Linux & Linux Tools
Language – C ( Mandatory ), Shell, Python
Personal Skills:
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to manage stakeholders' expectations and work in a high-pressure environment.
Demonstrate strong ownership & commitment to the cause of customer success.
A team player capable of high performance, flexibility in a dynamic working environment and the
ability to lead
2) Experience in protocols like UDS and CAN.
3) Experience in AUTOSAR(COM, DCM and MCAL).
4) Experience in CANoe and CAN analyzer tools.
5) Experience in Compiler and Debugging.
6) Experience in using Configuration Management.
7) Knowledge and experience in Rational Rhapsody would be advantageous.
Additional Skills:
1) Good analytical & communication skills.
2) Willingness to take up responsibility & ownership.
3) Self-learning & Self-motivated with a good learning curve.
4) Adaptive & Flexible to challenging situations.
Embedded System Engineer
Working on Embedded programming on the microcontroller, Linux/Android OS development
Working on component sourcing, PCB Design and fabrication
Working on assembly and testing
Working on field deployment and Testing
Skills:
Embedded Systems
C Programming
Must be exceptionally good in Embedded Systems C programming, testing/ debugging and in advanced C concepts
Capable of working in Embedded Systems based projects based on 8 and 32 bit microcontrollers (STM32)
Experience with communication protocols and peripherals like UART, SPI, RTC, Ethernet
Hands on experience in IDE like Keil, AVR Studio, MPLAB
Strong documentation and writing skills
Work Experience
1-3 years preferable, fresher with good embedded system knowledge can also apply
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, Roles and responsibilties:
- BS/MS in Computer Engineering or related technology field
- 10+ Years of Experience in Software Development
- Experience in writing code for embedded systems, Proficient in C/C++ coding and intel DPDK
- Understanding of network interface drivers
- Experience with VMware, AWS, MSAzure, Google Cloud Platform.
- Knowledge of micro services and containerization
- Experience in building Networking Security Products
- Knowledge of Networking, TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- Design, code embedded features/solutions for the ShieldX Product
- Design write, extend and troubleshoot datapath code for switching, routing, NAT, TCP and TLS
- Work closely with other development , Product and Test Teams
- BS/MS in Computer Engineering or related technology field
- Excellent communication and Team player skills
- Should be a self-starter and be able to adopt to dynamic fast-paced environment.
- Able to work 40 hours a week








