Embedded Firmware & Edge Application Developer

API Delevan, Inc.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking an Embedded Firmware & Edge Application Developer to design and develop software for industrial edge gateways and sensor firmware. You will work across sensor and gateway/edge layers, building reliable edge applications in C/C++ and Python, on Ubuntu/Yocto Linux, with Docker containerization and Azure IoT integration.

The role focuses on real-time data processing, secure cloud connectivity, and deploying edge modules with lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in embedded systems / edge application development.
• Strong programming skills in C / C++ and Python.
• Hands-on experience with Linux systems (Ubuntu, Yocto preferred).
• Experience with Docker/containerization in edge environments.
• Knowledge of Azure IoT Edge / IoT Hub or similar platforms.
• Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA, etc.).
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, serial).
• Familiarity with system tools such as systemd, shell scripting, logging frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain edge applications using C, C++, and Python.
• Design system-level services for real-time data acquisition and processing.
• Optimize performance for CPU, memory, and I/O constrained environments.
• Work with Ubuntu/Yocto-based Linux systems and manage system services (systemd).
• Customize and maintain embedded Linux images (Yocto preferred).
• Integrate with industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA, etc.) and sensors.
• Build and manage Docker containers for edge workloads and Azure IoT Edge deployment.
• Ensure secure and reliable edge-to-cloud connectivity with Azure IoT Hub.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Linux systems

Edge application development

Industrial IoT protocols

Networking (TCP/IP)

Systemd/shell scripting

Tools

Docker

Yocto build

Azure IoT Edge

Azure IoT Hub

Job description

Work Model: You’ll work in a hybrid model, onsite at your designated Regal Rexnord location, with flexibility to work remotely.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Firmware & Edge Application Developer to design and develop software for industrial edge gateways and sensor firmware. This role focuses on building reliable, high-performance edge applications that interface with industrial equipment and sensors, process real-time data, and securely connect to cloud platforms such as Azure IoT. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Linux-based systems (Ubuntu/Yocto), embedded programming (C/C++), edge containerization, and industrial IoT protocols, with the ability to work across Sensor and Gateway/Edge layers.

Key Responsibilities

Edge & Embedded Development

• Develop and maintain edge applications using C, C++, and Python
• Design system-level services for real-time data acquisition and processing
• Optimize performance for CPU, memory, and I/O constrained environments

Linux OS & System Engineering

• Work with Ubuntu / Yocto-based Linux systems
• Configure and manage system services (systemd), networking, and OS-level components
• Customize and maintain embedded Linux images (Yocto preferred)

Industrial Protocol Integration

Implement and support industrial communication protocols such as:

• Modbus (RTU/TCP)
• OPC-UA
• Ethernet/IP

• Integrate with industrial sensors (vibration, temperature, etc.)
• Enable reliable telemetry ingestion at the edge

Edge Containerization & Deployment

• Build and manage Docker containers for edge workloads
• Develop and deploy modules using Azure IoT Edge runtime
• Handle module lifecycle including deployment, updates, and monitoring

Cloud Connectivity

• Integrate edge systems with Azure IoT Hub
• Implement secure and reliable communication (store-and-forward, retries)
• Support edge-to-cloud data pipelines and command execution

Security & Device Management

• Implement secure communication using certificates and TLS
• Ensure device hardening and compliance with security best practices
• Support OTA updates and device lifecycle management

Debugging & Support

• Troubleshoot issues in deployed gateways (remote and onsite)
• Perform root cause analysis for system, network, and application issues
• Collaborate with hardware, cloud, and platform teams for resolution

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in embedded systems / edge application development
• Strong programming skills in C / C++ (mandatory) and working knowledge of Python
• Hands‑on experience with Linux systems (Ubuntu required, Yocto preferred)
• Experience with Docker/containerization in edge environments
• Knowledge of Azure IoT Edge / IoT Hub or similar IoT platforms
• Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA, etc.)
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, serial communication)
• Familiarity with system tools such as systemd, shell scripting, logging frameworks

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Yocto build system and custom Linux image creation
• Knowledge on ODVA Compliance
• Exposure to Edge AI / signal processing (FFT, vibration analytics)
• Experience with OTA tools (e.g., Canonical Landscape/Mender)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for embedded/edge devices
• Familiarity with Azure ecosystem (IoT Hub, Event Hub, cloud integration)
• Experience working in Industrial IoT / manufacturing environments

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Notification to Agencies

Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“Regal Rexnord”) do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third‑party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third‑parties for hires made.

At Regal Rexnord, our business purpose is to create a better tomorrow with sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion.

Our Values

Our values frame our culture - a shared understanding of how we think and act relative to our key stakeholders. We center our behaviors, actions and decisions around the following values: Integrity Responsibility Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion Customer Success Innovation with Purpose Continuous Improvement Performance Passion to Win ….with a Sense of Urgency