Embedded Firmware Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Firmware - Consultant

Location:

About the Role

Embedded Firmware Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Lead

  end-to-end firmware development

  from design, coding, integration, and testing to deployment.
• Architect and implement

  RTOS-based scheduling, multitasking, and inter-process communication

  .
• Develop and optimize

  device drivers and middleware

  for I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN, BLE, Wi-Fi, MQTT, and Modbus.
• Ensure

  firmware-hardware integration

  with STM32, TI, NXP, and similar controllers.
• Drive

  low-power optimization

  and memory efficiency for battery-operated devices.
• Implement and validate

  secure bootloaders, OTA updates, and cybersecurity measures

  .
• Perform

  unit testing, debugging, and validation

  using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD, and protocol analyzers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, cloud, and applications) for

  seamless IoT ecosystem integration

  .
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct design/code reviews, and establish

  best practices in firmware development

  .
• Ensure

  compliance with MISRA-C, ISO, IEC, and other industry standards

  .

Skills & Tools

• Programming Languages:

  Expert in

  C, Embedded C

  , with working knowledge of

  Python

  for scripting, automation, and test harness development.

• Firmware Architecture:

  Strong experience in

  RTOS-based design

  (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr, or similar), real-time scheduling, interrupt handling, and inter-task communication.

• Protocols & Communication Interfaces:

  Proficient in

  CAN, LIN, Modbus, MQTT, BLE, Wi-Fi, IC, SPI, UART, RS-485, and Ethernet

  .

• MCUs & Platforms:

  Deep knowledge of

  STM32 (F7, L4 series), TI Hercules, NXP, ESP32, Renesas

  , and similar microcontrollers.

• Device Drivers & Middleware:

  Development of

  low-level drivers

  for sensors, motor drivers, and peripherals with proven debugging and optimization expertise.

• Security & Reliability:

  Experience implementing

  secure bootloaders, OTA updates, encryption (AES, RSA, ECC), watchdogs, and fail-safe mechanisms

  .

• Debugging & Validation Tools:

  Proficiency with

  JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BusMaster, PCAN, and protocol analyzers

  .

• Version Control & Build Tools:

  Strong experience with

  Git, Makefile, CMake, Jenkins

  , and CI/CD pipelines for firmware release cycles.

• Compliance & Standards:

  Knowledge of

  MISRA-C, IEC 61508,

  and structured code reviews.

• Optimization Expertise:

  Skilled in

  low-power design, memory optimization, and real-time performance tuning

  for mission-critical applications.

Qualification & Experience

Education: Bachelors degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, or related engineering fields from a recognized institution.

Experience:

• 8–12 years of proven industry experience in embedded firmware development, preferably in IoT, industrial automation, energy, or telecom domains.
• Hands-on expertise in end-to-end firmware lifecycle – architecture, design, coding, debugging, validation, and deployment.
• Strong track record of delivering production-grade embedded/IoT products with large-scale field deployments.
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers, reviewing code, and contributing to technical strategy.
• Exposure to global clients/projects and working in multi-disciplinary teams (hardware, firmware, cloud, mobile app integration).
• Familiarity with startup culture and fast-paced R&D environments will be an added advantage.