Embedded Firmware Engineer

YO IT Consulting; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting is looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer based in Pune, India. The ideal candidate will possess 5-8 years of experience in embedded systems with strong expertise in Bare-Metal Programming and RTOS.

You will design and develop firmware for resource-constrained environments, collaborate with engineering teams, and implement best practices in software development. A background in communications protocols and debugging is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in embedded systems.
• Strong experience in Bare-Metal Programming and/or Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Proficiency in working with microcontrollers including Atmel, STM32, ESP32, NXP, or equivalent platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and create functional specifications for new products and features.
• Develop firmware for resource-constrained and timing-critical systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams for scalable implementation.

Skills

Bare-Metal Programming

Embedded C

RTOS

Microcontrollers

Debugging

UART

I2C

SPI

C++

Education

B.E. / B. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech/ M.S. in Electronics

Tools

Atmel Studio

STM32 CubeMX

Keil

Job description

About Us

We are transforming warehouses and distribution centers with next-generation AI-powered mobile robotics systems. Our flagship parcel sorting robotic solution is the world’s first compact, flexible, and high-performance system that installs 10x faster, saves 50%+ space, and delivers over 3x productivity with fewer robots. Founded in 2019 and backed by leading investors, we are building the future of on-demand robotics logistics solutions from our Pune, India office.

Job Title: Embedded Firmware Engineer

Location: Pune, India

Experience: 5-8 Years

Must Have

• Strong experience in Bare-Metal Programming and/or Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Hands-on experience with embedded communication protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, and USB.
• Proficiency in working with microcontrollers including Atmel, STM32, ESP32, NXP, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience with Robot Operating System (ROS) and robotics-based embedded applications.
• Strong programming expertise in Embedded C with good working knowledge of C++.
• Solid understanding of hardware interfacing concepts including Timers, PWM, WDT (Watchdog Timers), and interrupt-driven systems.
• Experience with ARM Cortex-M4 or equivalent microcontroller architectures.
• Knowledge of debugging, firmware optimization, and embedded system performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and create functional specifications for new products and features.
• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded firmware in C/C++ for resource-constrained and timing-critical systems.
• Work on interrupt-driven applications, memory/power optimization, and hardware interfacing.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, firmware impact analysis, and code reviews.
• Develop firmware for component durability testing and validation using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, vendors, and partners to ensure interoperability and scalable implementation.
• Support both new product development and sustenance engineering activities.
• Follow engineering best practices including SCRUM, version control, and bug tracking processes.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with RTOS, multithreading, and IPC mechanisms.
• Knowledge of bootloaders, TCP/IP, UDP, and industrial protocols such as Modbus.
• Exposure to wireless technologies including BLE, Zigbee, and LTE-M.
• Familiarity with board bring-up activities and functional safety standards.
• Experience with tools such as Atmel Studio, Keil, and STM32 CubeMX.
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows environments.
• Prior experience in robotics, automation, or startup ecosystems is a plus.

Required Skills

• Strong programming expertise in Embedded C and good knowledge of C++.
• Hands-on experience with Cortex-M4 or equivalent microcontrollers.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, USB, CAN, PWM, Timers, WDT.
• Experience in timing-critical and interrupt-based firmware development.
• Ability to read schematics, datasheets, and design basic analog/digital circuits.
• Strong debugging, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Eligible Candidates

Education: B.E. / B. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech/ M.S. in Electronics or equivalent relevant work experience.