Firmware and Embedded Software Engineer

Accenture India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture India Private Limited seeks a Silicon Firmware & Embedded Engineer to write software that powers silicon chips, including pre-silicon firmware and a direct interface to hardware. You will develop C tests/APIs and manage the build flow, while participating in design and code reviews with hardware teams.

You will test and validate product implementations, work with embedded C on low-level systems, and may use Python and Embedded C++ for auxiliary tasks in a fast-paced Bengaluru team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in embedded C is required.
• Low-level programming and hardware interfacing experience.
• Strong understanding of embedded system architecture and RTOS.
• Familiarity with debugging tools in embedded environments.
• 15 years of full-time education is required.

Responsibilities

• Write and develop firmware and software that powers silicon chips.
• Develop pre-silicon firmware and interfaces to hardware.
• Integrate and develop C tests/APIs and software build flow.
• Participate in design and code reviews.
• Test and validate product implementations.
• Collaborate with hardware teams and document decisions and results.
• Assist in mentoring juniors and improving firmware performance.

Skills

Embedded C

Embedded C++

Python

Education

15 years full time education

Job description

Silicon Firmware & Embedded Engineer Project Role

Silicon Firmware & Embedded Engineer Project Role Description: Write the software that powers and operates a silicon chip. Develop pre-silicon firmware and software with a direct interface to hardware. Integrate and develop C tests/APIs and software build flow. Perform design and code reviews. Test and validate product implementations.

Must have skills: Embedded C. Good to have skills: Embedded C++, Python (Programming Language).

Minimum 2 year(s) of experience is required.

Educational Qualification: 15 years full time education.

Summary: As a Silicon Firmware and Embedded Engineer, a typical day involves writing and developing software that directly controls and operates silicon chips. This role includes creating firmware before silicon fabrication, integrating tests and application programming interfaces, and managing the software build process. The engineer actively participates in design and code reviews to ensure quality and reliability. Testing and validating product implementations are key daily activities, requiring close collaboration with hardware teams to deliver robust and efficient embedded solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Expected to perform independently and become an SME.
• Required active participation/contribution in team discussions.
• Contribute in providing solutions to work related problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of firmware with hardware components.
• Maintain thorough documentation of design decisions, code changes, and testing outcomes.
• Assist junior team members by sharing knowledge and providing guidance on embedded software development.
• Continuously improve firmware performance and reliability through iterative testing and debugging.

Professional & Technical Skills

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Embedded C.
• Experience with low-level programming and hardware interfacing.
• Strong understanding of embedded system architecture and real-time operating systems.
• Familiarity with debugging tools and techniques for embedded environments.
• Ability to write efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Good To Have Skills: Python (Programming Language), Embedded C++.

Additional Information

• The candidate should have minimum 2 years of experience in Embedded C.
• This position is based at our BDC7C - SEZ office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.