Embedded Software Professional

Infosys; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Architect to lead firmware sustenance, enhancement, and new feature development for next-generation medical biopsy systems.

The role demands hands-on technical leadership, deep expertise in embedded software architecture, RTOS, and device-level communication protocols, with collaboration across global engineering teams in a regulated medical device environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in embedded software and firmware development.
• Strong hands-on experience with RTOS such as NXP MQX, FreeRTOS, or similar.
• Expert-level programming skills in C and C++.
• Experience with Perl scripting for graphics generation or automation tasks.
• Strong knowledge of JTAG-based debugging, emulators, and associated debugging tools.
• Hands-on experience with CodeWarrior IDE and similar embedded development environments.
• Experience with embedded communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, UART and SPI.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and test suites for embedded software.
• Knowledge of middleware and OS internals (semaphore, mutex, task synchronizations, secure bootloader) is a good add-on.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical discussions with customer and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, development, and sustenance of embedded firmware for medical devices.
• Analyze existing firmware, identify improvement opportunities, and drive enhancement initiatives.
• Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable embedded software solutions using C/C++.
• Provide technical leadership for debugging, performance optimization, and root-cause analysis of complex system issues.
• Review software architecture, design documents, and source code to ensure compliance with engineering best practices.
• Support integration of firmware with hardware peripherals and system components.
• Define and implement unit, integration, and automation testing strategies for embedded software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, QA, systems engineering, and product management.
• Mentor development teams and guide technical decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++ programming

RTOS

JTAG debugging

CodeWarrior IDE

CAN/I2C/UART/SPI

Mentoring teams

IEC 62304

Education

Master of Engineering (M.E.)

Master of Technology (M.Tech)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

Tools

CodeWarrior IDE

Emulator debugging tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Architect to lead firmware sustenance, enhancement, and new feature development for next-generation medical biopsy systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in embedded software architecture, real-time operating systems, firmware development, debugging, and device-level communication protocols. This role requires hands-on technical leadership, close collaboration with global engineering teams, and the ability to drive high-quality software solutions in a regulated medical device environment.

Roles Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, development, and sustenance of embedded firmware for medical devices.
• Analyze existing firmware, identify improvement opportunities, and drive enhancement initiatives.
• Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable embedded software solutions using C/C++.
• Knowledge of RTOS like NXP MQX, FreeRTOS, Zypher etc.
• Knowledge of PCB design and development, recommendation of alternative components for existing PCBs.
• Provide technical leadership for debugging, performance optimization, and root-cause analysis of complex system issues.
• Review software architecture, design documents, and source code to ensure compliance with engineering best practices.
• Support integration of firmware with hardware peripherals and system components.
• Define and implement unit, integration, and automation testing strategies for embedded software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, QA, systems engineering, and product management.
• Mentor development teams and guide technical decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.

Technical Requirement

• 15+ years of experience in embedded software and firmware development.
• Strong hands-on experience with NXP MQX, FreeRTOS or similar RTOS.
• Expert-level programming skills in C and C++.
• Experience with Perl scripting, particularly for graphics generation or automation tasks.
• Strong knowledge of JTAG-based debugging, emulators, and associated debugging tools.
• Hands-on experience with CodeWarrior IDE and similar embedded development environments.
• Experience with embedded communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, UART and SPI.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and test suites for embedded software.
• Knowledge of middleware and OS internals (semaphore, mutex, task synchronizations, secure bootloader) is a good add-on.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical discussions with customer and development teams.

Additional Responsibility

• Knowledge of medical software development practices and regulatory standards such as IEC 62304.
• Experience with firmware sustainment, product upgrades, and legacy code modernization.
• Knowledge of ARM Assembly Language.

Familiarity with safety-critical and regulated embedded systems.

Educational Requirement

Master Of Engineering,Master Of Technology,Bachelor of Engineering,Bachelor Of Technology

Preferred Skills

Domain->Embedded systems->Embedded Hardware,Domain->Embedded systems->Embedded Software,Technology->Embedded Software->OS Platform->RTOS

Service Line

Engineering Services