This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 3000000 - Rs 5500000 (ie INR 30 - 55 LPA) Min Experience: 8+ years Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India JobType: full-time We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Embedded Engineer with 8–13 years of experience in designing and developing robust embedded systems for mission-critical products.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Embedded C and hardware design , along with extensive experience in firmware architecture, debugging, and leading engineering teams.
You will play a pivotal role in driving product development from concept to production while collaborating closely with hardware, software, QA, and manufacturing teams.
As a technical leader, you will define embedded software architecture, establish engineering best practices, mentor developers, and ensure the delivery of reliable, high-performance embedded solutions.
This role demands a hands-on engineering mindset combined with excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of embedded firmware for microcontroller- and processor-based systems.
Architect scalable, modular, and efficient embedded software using Embedded C.
Collaborate with hardware engineers during schematic design, board bring-up, and hardware validation.
Develop low-level device drivers, bootloaders, and communication interfaces.
Perform hardware-software integration, system debugging, and root cause analysis.
Review schematics, datasheets, and PCB layouts to ensure firmware compatibility and optimal system performance.
Optimize firmware for memory utilization, power consumption, and real-time responsiveness.
Lead code reviews, establish coding standards, and ensure compliance with quality and safety guidelines.
Troubleshoot complex field issues and provide timely technical resolutions.
Mentor junior and senior engineers through technical guidance and design reviews.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and technical roadmaps.
Participate in product validation, manufacturing support, and production release activities.
Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and development procedures.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related discipline.
8–13 years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware development.
Proven experience leading embedded engineering teams and delivering commercial products.
Strong understanding of embedded software development lifecycle and product development processes.
Must-Have Skills Expert-level proficiency in Embedded C programming.
Strong understanding of hardware architecture , digital electronics, and microcontroller-based systems.
Experience with ARM Cortex, STM32, NXP, TI, Microchip, or similar microcontroller platforms.
Strong knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, GPIO, ADC, PWM, and interrupt handling.
Expertise in firmware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, SWD, and hardware debuggers.
Hands-on experience with board bring-up, hardware validation, and firmware-hardware integration.
Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
Experience with version control systems such as Git.
Good-to-Have Skills Experience working with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with embedded Linux and device driver development.
Knowledge of wireless technologies including Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or LoRa.
Exposure to secure boot, firmware-over-the-air (FOTA), and cybersecurity practices.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automation and testing.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, product certification, and reliability testing.
Preferred Candidate Profile Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and technical leadership abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality solutions within deadlines.
Passion for building reliable embedded products and mentoring engineering teams.
Self-driven, detail-oriented, and committed to engineering excellence.
