Firmware Architect

Azimuth AI Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Azimuth AI Inc. in Hyderabad is seeking a Firmware Architect to define and implement firmware for our next generation embedded SoCs. You will own MCU drivers, RTOS support, radio APIs, and embedded security features to deliver robust, software-defined AI edge solutions.

You will lead architecture design reviews, drive feasibility studies, and coordinate with cross-functional teams across locations. Excellent C/C++ skills and hands-on experience with ARM cores and device drivers are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on embedded software development.
• Experience in ARM-based MCU firmware and peripheral drivers.
• Strong understanding of RTOS and real-time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate architectures for new firmware features and solutions.
• Define firmware requirements and run feasibility studies.
• Ensure architectural governance and robust testing/CI/CD processes.
• Lead hiring, mentoring, and capability development within the firmware team.
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver high-quality firmware releases.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded

RTOS (FreeRTOS)

ARM cores

Device drivers (UART I2C SPI GPIO RTC,

Python scripting

Cross-functional collaboration

Real-time embedded systems

Software development lifecycle

CI/CD practices

Education

B.Tech/BE/M.Tech in CS/EE

M.Sc./MS in related field

Tools

FreeRTOS

GCC for ARM

Job description

At Azimuth AI, we’re redefining the boundaries of embedded intelligence. We build Software-Defined Custom SoCs that power the next generation of AI-enabled embedded systems — delivering breakthrough efficiency, configurability, and performance at the edge.

Our mixed-signal (analog + digital) SoCs are built on ARM-based compute architectures, seamlessly integrating Azimuth AI’s proprietary Neural Network Engine (NNE) alongside leading third-party IPs. These chips enable powerful, software-defined AI workloads across applications such as autonomous systems, industrial automation, intelligent sensors, and connected devices.
We are a team of builders, innovators, and system thinkers who believe that the future of AI isn’t confined to the cloud — it lives everywhere intelligence is needed.

The Role

Azimuth AI is looking for a Firmware Architect in our Hyderabad team, which plays a critical role in the definition and implementation of our newest products and responsible for delivering all MCU drivers and services, RTOS support, radio APIs, and embedded security features.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating the architectures for the new features and solutions in Firmware
• Define firmware requirements for requirement management tool and run feasibility studies
• Ensuring Architecture escalations within the domain when needed
• Guardrailing the technical solutions for the firmware including the tools used for development
• Ensuring the architecture documentation is in place with local and global teams also in respect to platform
• Cross functional collaboration to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality firmware releases
• Create bridges between organizations and their architecture helping them see the big picture and delivering an integrated landscape of products
• Conduct detailed code reviews and enforce robust testing and CI/CD processes
• Lead hiring, mentoring, and capability development within the firmware team

Skills needed

• Detailed understanding and hands-on experience in software development lifecycle and methodologies
• Proficient in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
• Any scripting language like Python knowledge is an advantage
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams in different locations
• Strong background in highly resource-constrained, real-time, embedded environments.
• Experience with ARM cores, writing and optimizing device drivers for MCU peripherals (UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO, RTC, DMA, Watchdog, etc.)
• Experience with one or more RTOS – Free RTOS preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team as well as an individual

Education and/or Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on embedded software development
• B.Tech/M.Tech/BE/ME/M.Sc/M.S in Computer Science or Electronics/Electrical engineering

The following qualifications will be considered a plus

• Experience working at a semiconductor product company
• Basic understanding of hardware IP architecture, development and verification
• Experience with AI and ML on embedded platforms
• Radio firmware and Bluetooth experience at the PHY/MAC layers