Embedded Firmware Engineer
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : Hyderabad
Department : Software
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of firmware for embedded systems, with a focus on projects utilizing STM32 and SAM microcontrollers. A strong understanding of ARM architecture is essential for this role. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to bring innovative products to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems, particularly those utilizing STM32 and SAM microcontrollers.
- Write efficient and reliable code in C and C++ for embedded environments.
- Develop basic GUI applications in Qt/C++ for testing system functionality.
- Develop low-level drivers for peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, and other communication interfaces.
- Utilize your knowledge of ARM Cortex and other ARM architectures to optimize system performance.
- Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS or similar platforms, understanding task scheduling and synchronization mechanisms.
- Implement efficient interrupt handling to ensure real-time responsiveness.
- Participate in hardware bring-up, debugging, and system integration activities.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to understand hardware capabilities and limitations.
- Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure firmware quality and reliability.
- Contribute to software framework development for continuous integration and development.
- Prepare firmware design documentation and test plans.
- Utilize debugging tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers to identify and resolve issues.
- Apply knowledge of power management strategies to optimize energy consumption in embedded systems.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in embedded systems and microcontroller technologies.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in embedded firmware development.
- Strong proficiency in Embedded C and C++ programming.
- Demonstrated experience working with STM32 and/or SAM family of microcontrollers.
- Solid understanding of ARM microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M).
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) concepts and their practical application.
- Proficiency in low-level programming and microcontroller peripheral interfacing (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.).
- Proficiency in Qt/C++ for developing basic GUI applications to support testing activities.
- Experience with debugging and testing embedded systems using industry-standard tools.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Beneficial Experience/ Skills
- Experience with other microcontroller families (e.g., AVR, MSP430).
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, USB.
- Experience with developing secure boot and firmware update mechanisms.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python for testing and automation.
- Experience with agile development methodologies.
