Embedded Software Engineer (MCU & RTOS)

Angel and Genie; Thiruvallur District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Thiruvallur District is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement firmware for microcontroller-based systems. The candidate should have 4+ years of experience in embedded development, profound knowledge of RTOS, and proficiency in C/C++. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration with hardware engineers, debugging, and optimizing embedded solutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in embedded firmware/software development.
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M, STM32).
• Strong understanding of RTOS concepts including task scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software for microcontroller-based systems.
• Develop real-time firmware using RTOS.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for hardware/software integration.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Microcontroller programming

Real-time operating systems (RTOS)

Debugging tools

Version control systems (Git, SVN)

Communication protocols

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Embedded development tools (e.g., Keil, IAR)

Job description

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The ideal candidate will have strong experience in microcontroller (MCU)-based programming and real-time operating systems (RTOS). You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded firmware and software for various applications, ensuring high performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement embedded software for microcontroller-based systems.
• Develop real-time firmware using RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, ThreadX).
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for board bring-up and hardware/software integration.
• Write low-level device drivers for peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, PWM,etc.
• Develop and maintain software documentation including architecture, design, and user manuals.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure software development best practices.
• Contribute to system-level design, including power management and optimization techniques.
• Support testing, validation, and deployment processes for embedded solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in embedded firmware/software development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M, STM32).
• Strong understanding of RTOS concepts including task scheduling, inter-process communication, and resource management.
• Familiarity with communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, etc.
• Experience with embedded development tools: IDEs (e.g., Keil, IAR, STM32CubeIDE), debuggers, and emulators.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with safety-critical or industrial embedded systems.
• Knowledge of bare-metal programming and interrupt handling.
• Exposure to wireless communication stacks (IoT, BLE, Zigbee, LoRa, etc.).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and testing.
• Experience with CI/CD tools for embedded systems.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing