Firmware Engineer

Elecbits is built with a Mission to Democratize and Digitize Electronics Development and Manufacturing in India, for the world by building a Physical, Digital and Talent infrastructure for electronics enterprises. The Mothership of all Electronics companies.

Responsiblities:

Product Development and Leadership:

• Architect, design, and develop firmware for electronic systems, including IoT and fintech products.
• Write efficient and optimized firmware code in C/C++, Embedded C, and register-level programming.
• Develop and optimize algorithms for signal processing, control systems, data analysis, and other relevant applications.
• Create firmware modules for communication, control, and other functionalities.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define hardware/firmware interfaces and specifications.
• Work closely with software developers to integrate firmware with higher-level software components and ensure seamless functionality.
• Collaborate with product managers to define project requirements, scope, and timelines, and actively participate in project planning and execution.

External Relations and Partnerships:

• Lead the debugging and troubleshooting efforts to identify and resolve firmware and algorithm-related issues.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure firmware quality and performance.
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and technical reports.

Technical Expertise and Market Awareness:

• Stay informed on the latest market trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape within the electronics industry to identify new opportunities for product innovation.

Team Management and Development:

• Create comprehensive firmware simulation models and test cases.
• Perform firmware simulations to verify functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies in firmware development and algorithm design.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance firmware functionality and performance.

Project Management and Resource Allocation:

• Optimize firmware for resource-constrained environments and real-time embedded systems with strict timing constraints.
• Implement efficient algorithms and data structures.
• Perform firmware simulations to verify functionality, performance, and reliability.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in firmware design and development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems, with a focus on register-level programming and library creation.
• Experience with hardware/firmware co-design and familiarity with hardware design principles (recommended).

Programming Proficiency:

• Proficiency in frameworks and tools: Espidf, Arduino, STM32 CUBEIDE.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS): FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or embedded Linux.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality firmware and algorithm solutions on schedule.
• Experience with low-power firmware development and knowledge of wireless communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee).

System Understanding:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex firmware and algorithm issues.
• Project mgmt, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ideal:

• Understanding of event-driven programming and firmware design for auto-calibration algorithms.
• Knowledge of security protocols for IoT and fintech applications (optional but desirable).