Senior Firmware Engineer

What you'll do:

• Understand product requirements and engage in the design & development of code for both module-level and system-level embedded software. This includes coding and validation using programming languages such as C and C++ on embedded systems operating on Linux platforms for Devices used in Electrical Systems (e.g., Meters, Gateways).
• Participate in technical design, incorporating both architectural and detailed object-oriented design. Provide overarching technical leadership for product development & technological innovations. Lead the technical aspects of agile development planning efforts.
• Development, design and testing of smart gateway products using programming languages like Assembly, C & C++ on embedded systems running on Linux platforms.
• Handle build management, change management, and configuration management tools like JIRA/bamboo//VS/GIT/Bitbucket/GitHub etc.
• Develops a deep understanding of technology and product concepts, and effectively articulates technical aspects of product and software design.
• Lead the architecture, design, and requirement development for embedded firmware systems, ensuring robust and scalable solutions that meet product specifications and industry standards.
• Lead tasks related to feature development including planning, task estimation, design, programming, unit testing, peer review, integration, and release.
• Develop re-usable components and looks for continuous improvement opportunities in PCS Digital products portfolio.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices architectures, ensuring seamless integration and high performance.
• Ensures quality of delivery in accordance with the plan adhering to the standard practices used in agile methodology.
• Demonstrates flexibility working in parallel on multiple assignments & product categories.
• Shares knowledge within the team and continuously develop and enhance the technical capabilities of the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors & M.tech in Electronics/ E&TC/ Instrumentation engineering
• 6+ to 9 years

Skills:

• Proven experience in developing applications using C/C++ for various products.
• Expertise in device driver and kernel programming.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in resource budgeting, including memory and processor utilization.
• Skilled in implementing industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, TCP/IP, HTTPS, Modbus-TCP, DNP, BACNetIP, WebSockets, MQTT) into products.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, data structures, algorithms (including Big O notation), object-oriented programming, and design patterns.
• In-depth knowledge of operating systems/RTOS concepts, embedded Linux, multithreading, and experience in developing Linux shell scripting, Makefiles, and application programming.
• Experience in troubleshooting and debugging complex firmware issues within embedded systems, utilizing advanced debugging tools and techniques to ensure high-quality and reliable performance.
• Experience with Software Composition Analysis tools like Blackduck and Spectral, as well as Static Code Analysis tools such as Coverity and SonarQube.
• Hands-on experience in developing high-quality application software.
• Good communication skills in English (verbal and written) colloborate effectively with customers, stakeholders, technical staff & cross functional teams