Firmware Engineer

PureSearch; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PureSearch is seeking an experienced firmware and device-driver specialist to design and develop embedded software on Linux platforms in Hyderabad. The role emphasizes acceleration of AI-enabled edge devices and collaboration with hardware teams.

You will implement robust C/C++ code, port AI models, and ensure validation through emulators and tests, with exposure to camera interfaces and various processor architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering.
• 3–6 years of embedded firmware experience.
• Strong C, C++, Python skills.
• Experience with Git and source control.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust firmware for embedded systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers.
• Port AI models on the platform.
• Debug with emulators and simulators.
• Create design and validation docs.
• Interface with cameras (IP/Analog).
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate validation.
• Work on AI accelerators.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Embedded systems

Debugging

Git

Linux

AI/ML algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics engineering

Tools

Emulators

Analyzers

Job description

Role Overview

The candidate should contribute to brainstorming and problem-solving and leverage AI tools to optimise the design and development lifecycle. S/he should be an expert in device drivers and application development on the Linux platform. A deep understanding and expertise in computer vision are appreciated. A good knowledge of different AI / ML algorithms on computer vision such that s/he can make changes to the existing algorithms. Should have good knowledge of developing Edge AI applications meeting the computational constraints.

Role & responsibilities

• Develop robust, efficient firmware for embedded systems (e.g., bare-metal or RTOS-based) to initialize hardware, manage peripherals, and communicate with other systems.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless operation between code and physical hardware.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python
• Port new AI models on the platform for different requirements.
• Perform rigorous debugging using emulators and analyzers; validate system functionality via automated testing and simulation tools
• Create technical documentation for design, code, and validation procedures
• Understanding of processor architectures (e.g., ARM, MIPS, NXP, TI, x86, NVIDIA, Accelerators)
• Expertise in interfacing with camera (IP Camera and Analog Camera)
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate time to market and enhance development validation efficiency.
• Working experience on AI accelerator
• Modem, Utilization of HW/CPU

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 3-6 years of experience
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with source control, particularly with Git
• Able to understand schematic and board bring-up skill set
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.

Nice to Have

• Experience in low-level compute infrastructures.
• Experience of working on Novatek Processor
• Experience with Linux Kernel and Device Driver development on Linux Knowledge on RUST, AT Command