Embedded Software Developer

Careernet; Chennai District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Careernet in Chennai, India is looking for an embedded software engineer to design, develop and maintain Linux-based set-top box software. You will work with C++ on STB platforms, leveraging Linux in embedded environments, with 4–7 years of relevant experience.

Experience with embedded C is beneficial. Responsibilities include analyzing issues, implementing robust fixes, and collaborating on design reviews, code reviews and product releases.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong C++ production software experience.
• Hands-on Linux-based embedded systems development.
• Experience developing software for set-top box (STB) products or platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for Linux-based STB products.
• Implement C++ modules supporting device functionality, platform integration, and features.
• Analyze software issues, perform root-cause investigations, and deliver robust fixes.
• Integrate application and platform components with STB hardware and Linux system services.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, documentation, and product release activities.

Skills

STB

C++

Linux

Embedded C

Education

B.E., B.Tech, BCA, M.Tech, M.E., or M.Sc. in Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

Job description

Key Skills: STB, C++, Linux, Embedded C

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software components for Linux-based set-top box products.
• Implement C++ modules supporting device functionality, platform integration, and customer-facing product features.
• Analyze software issues, perform root-cause investigations, and deliver robust fixes across embedded environments.
• Integrate application and platform components with underlying STB hardware and Linux system services.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, technical documentation, and product release activities.

Skills Required:

• 4 to 7 years of relevant embedded software development experience.
• Strong professional experience developing production software in C++.
• Hands-on development experience with Linux-based embedded systems.
• Direct experience developing software for set-top box (STB) products or platforms.
• Understanding of embedded product architecture, system integration, debugging, and software lifecycle practices.

Good to Have:

• Experience with Embedded C development in consumer electronics or embedded products.

Education: B.E., B.Tech, BCA, M.Tech, M.E., or M.Sc. in Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.