Senior Engineer - Embedded Firmware

About Futuristic Labs Are you ready to be a part of a company that doesn't just dream about the future but actively builds it Welcome to Futuristic Labs, an Innovation Studio based in Hyderabad, India, where bold ideas turn into impactful products that make life better. We're on a mission to free up human potential by automating everyday tasks. From transforming the way people cook with Riku and Semi, to enabling creators through Klynk Recipes, we're building a future where technology truly serves humanity. If you're passionate about solving real-world problems through hardware and software, we invite you to #BuildWithUs. What You'll Do As a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer, you'll work on the core systems powering our smart kitchen products. You'll bridge hardware and software, driving the performance, reliability, and intelligence behind our devices. Write and optimize embedded C/C++ firmware for real-time control of kitchen automation devices. Stress test and improve the Python-based application code running on Raspbian OS. Design and implement robust communication interfaces (UART, I2C, SPI, MQTT, etc.). Develop interface code for actuators, sensors, and peripherals. Collaborate with product, mechanical, and design teams to build rapid functional prototypes. Build and deploy test setups using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms. Debug hardware and firmware, and work hands-on with PCBs and test jigs. Document architecture, workflows, and hardware-software interaction protocols. Support the manufacturing and assembly team by designing and testing quality control setups. Requirements - Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field - 6+ years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware development - Strong proficiency in C/C++ for real-time systems - Working experience with Python scripting and automation - Comfortable with Linux environments (Ubuntu or Raspbian OS preferred) - Familiarity with communication protocols: UART, I2C, SPI, MQTT, Socket.io - Experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ARM Cortex, or similar platforms - Understanding of embedded hardware: motors, actuators, sensors, drivers - Strong debugging, analytical, and system-level thinking skills - Bonus: Experience in writing unit tests, CI/CD for firmware, or production-scale deployments Benefits - The opportunity to shape intelligent, human-centric products from the ground up - A collaborative and dynamic work culture that values deep work and innovation - Ownership and autonomy to bring your ideas to life - A team that pushes boundaries, iterates fast, and builds with purpose - Free (and delicious!) food from our kitchen robots,