Embedded Software Engineer

Sallybase; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sallybase in Gurugram, India is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop and optimize firmware for IoT devices using RTOS. You will work on low-level programming for microcontrollers, drivers and interfacing with peripherals.

The role emphasizes robust firmware, power management and security for connected devices. Experience with RTOS, hardware bring-up, and cross-functional collaboration with hardware engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Expert knowledge of C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar) and direct hardware interfacing.
• Preferred: Experience with wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) and low-power design.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and debug robust firmware and drivers for new hardware architectures using C/C++.
• Develop and maintain embedded software for IoT devices, focusing on connectivity, power management, and security.
• Write efficient and reliable code for various microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, PIC, AVR) and peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC).
• Work extensively with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), including configuration, task scheduling, memory management, and inter-task communication.
• Optimize system performance, memory usage, and real-time responsiveness to meet strict product requirements.
• Conduct hardware-software integration, validation, and verification testing on prototype and production units.
• Collaborate closely with Hardware Engineers on board bring-up, schematic review, and component selection.
• Utilize lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and debugging tools (JTAG, SWD) for hardware-software interface validation.
• Manage version control and build processes using tools like Git and CMake.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded systems

RTOS experience

Embedded software development

Hardware interfacing

Microcontroller knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Tools

Git

CMake

JTAG

SWD

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer

Short Description

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer to be a core member of our product development team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing firmware for new IoT devices and integrating them with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), requiring deep expertise in microcontroller hardware and low-level programming.

Primary Role and Responsibilities

1. Firmware Development & Architecture

Design, implement, and debug robust firmware and drivers for new hardware architectures using C/C++.

Develop and maintain embedded software for IoT devices, focusing on connectivity, power management, and security.

Write efficient and reliable code for various microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, PIC, AVR) and peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC).

2. Real-Time Systems & Optimization

Work extensively with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), including configuration, task scheduling, memory management, and inter-task communication.

Optimize system performance, memory usage, and real-time responsiveness to meet strict product requirements.

Conduct hardware-software integration, validation, and verification testing on prototype and production units.

3. Hardware Interaction & Tools

Collaborate closely with Hardware Engineers on board bring-up, schematic review, and component selection.

Utilize lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and debugging tools (JTAG, SWD) for hardware-software interface validation.

Manage version control and build processes using tools like Git and CMake.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Experience: 2+ years of experience in embedded software development.

Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of C/C++ for embedded systems.

Domain Expertise: Mandatory hands-on experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar) and direct hardware interfacing.

Preferred: Experience with wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) and low-power design.