Firmware Engineer

Quest Global; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in India is seeking an innovative professional for a role focused on automotive systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering, with over 10 years of experience in security software development and a solid background in microcontroller architecture. The role demands a strong ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex automotive problems while applying industry standards. Expect a dynamic work culture that values diversity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in the automotive sector.
• Strong expertise in microcontroller architecture and system-level integration.
• Experience in automotive software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and implement security software in automotive systems.
• Engage with technical stakeholders to build trust.
• Drive cross-functional teamwork to achieve project goals.

Skills

Technical analysis and customer use-case decomposition

C programming

Collaboration

Troubleshooting complex issues

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics or Computer Engineering

Tools

Enterprise Architect (UML)

Job description

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities

• Extensive experience in Automotive Systems, with deep understanding of technologies, trends and needs
• Extensive experience in defining, developing, and implementing security software, ideally with a strong embedded firmware development background
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and debug firmware
• Experience with Agile methodologies and software development lifecycles
• Experience in Functional Safety (ISO 26262).
• Familiar with cybersecurity ISO 21434,
• Strong understanding of security standards, security protocols, cryptography.
• Strong understanding of Security Threat modelling and risk analysis and application of countermeasures.
• Strong technical skills with a team first mentality. Strong ability to work cross functionally, across many stakeholders to drive towards common goals and objectives
• Ability to engage with key technical stakeholders at customer to build trust and confidence
• Experience in working with global teams in matrix organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 10 years or more relevant experience.
• Experience with technical analysis and decomposition of customer use‑case.
• Proven experience in Microcontroller Architecture, Software, SoC Architecture, or system‑level Integration.
• Strong expertise in C programming, Enterprise Architect (UML).
• Strong understanding of security standards, security protocols, cryptography.
• Strong understanding of microprocessor and microcontroller architectures, including CPU cores, DSP, memory management, and peripheral integration.
• Strong collaboration skills to work directly with customers and across multidisciplinary teams, including silicon, software, firmware, board design engineers and program management.
• Experience in Automotive software development processes.

Furthermore, You Are

• Innovator finding break‑through solutions for complex automotive problems
• Driving for continuous improvements.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the world's hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference‑makers in our workplace.