Embedded Firmware Architect

Azimuth AI Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Azimuth AI Inc. in Hyderabad is seeking a Firmware Architect to lead MCU driver development, RTOS support, and embedded security features. You will guide architecture decisions, drive cross-functional collaboration, and mentor a growing firmware team across locations.

The role emphasizes deep C/C++ proficiency, ARM cores, device drivers, and a strong SDLC mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality firmware for edge AI devices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on embedded software development.
• Strong C/C++ for embedded systems and ARM-based work.
• Experience with MCU peripherals (UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO).
• Exposure to RTOS such as FreeRTOS and CI/CD processes.
• Ability to lead, mentor and coordinate with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate architectures for new firmware features and solutions.
• Define firmware requirements for management tools and feasibility studies.
• Guardrail technical solutions for firmware and the tools used.
• Ensure architecture docs exist with local and global teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for timely firmware releases.
• Bridge organizations to deliver an integrated product landscape.
• Lead code reviews and enforce testing and CI/CD practices.
• Lead hiring, mentoring, and capability development within firmware.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

RTOS (FreeRTOS)

ARM cores

Device drivers (UART I2C SPI)

CI/CD

Python scripting

Cross-functional teamwork

Software lifecycle

Hardware awareness

Education

B.Tech/BE in Computer Science or Electronics

M.Tech/ME in Electronics or related

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Debugging tools

Job description

At Azimuth AI, we're redefining the boundaries of embedded intelligence. We build Software-Defined Custom SoCs that power the next generation of AI-enabled embedded systems — delivering breakthrough efficiency, configurability, and performance at the edge.

Our mixed-signal (analog + digital) SoCs are built on ARM-based compute architectures, seamlessly integrating Azimuth AI's proprietary Neural Network Engine (NNE) alongside leading third-party IPs. These chips enable powerful, software-defined AI workloads across applications such as autonomous systems, industrial automation, intelligent sensors, and connected devices. We are a team of builders, innovators, and system thinkers who believe that the future of AI isn't confined to the cloud — it lives everywhere intelligence is needed.

The Role

Azimuth AI is looking for a Firmware Architect in our Hyderabad team, which plays a critical role in the definition and implementation of our newest products and responsible for delivering all MCU drivers and services, RTOS support, radio APIs, and embedded security features.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating the architectures for the new features and solutions in Firmware
• Define firmware requirements for requirement management tool and run feasibility studies
• Guardrailing the technical solutions for the firmware including the tools used for development
• Ensuring the architecture documentation is in place with local and global teams also in respect to platform
• Cross functional collaboration to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality firmware releases
• Create bridges between organizations and their architecture helping them see the big picture and delivering an integrated landscape of products
• Conduct detailed code reviews and enforce robust testing and CI/CD processes
• Lead hiring, mentoring, and capability development within the firmware team

Skills needed

• Detailed understanding and hands-on experience in software development lifecycle and methodologies
• Proficient in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
• Any scripting language like Python knowledge is an advantage
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams in different locations
• Strong background in highly resource-constrained, real-time, embedded environments.
• Experience with ARM cores, writing and optimizing device drivers for MCU peripherals (UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO, RTC, DMA, Watchdog, etc.)
• Experience with one or more RTOS – Free RTOS preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team as well as an individual

Education and/or Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on embedded software development
• B.Tech/M.Tech/BE/ME/M.Sc/M.S in Computer Science or Electronics/Electrical engineering

The following qualifications will be considered a plus

• Experience working at a semiconductor product company
• Basic understanding of hardware IP architecture, development and verification
• Experience with AI and ML on embedded platforms
• Radio firmware and Bluetooth experience at the PHY/MAC layers