Firmware Engineer-Lead

Kandou AI; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kandou AI in Bengaluru/Bangalore area seeks a Firmware Engineer Lead to drive embedded firmware for high-speed Ethernet-centric data center hardware. The role requires hands-on C/C++ with SDKs, Python automation, and collaboration with hardware teams on complex SoCs.

Based in Hyderabad/Bangalore, the candidate will guide architecture, validation, and product readiness. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in server/storage/networking devices, high-speed interfaces (100/400/800G), and

Qualifications

• Embedded firmware experience for Ethernet products.
• Experience with Linux-based firmware development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead firmware development for Ethernet- and data-center oriented products.
• Collaborate with HW/SW teams to define HW-SW interfaces and validation.
• Mentor juniors and drive architecture decisions for SoCs and on-chip MCUs.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Build systems

Git/GitHub

Ethernet/IPoE

Education

Bachelor's in EE or CS

Master's degree preferred

Tools

C-based SDKs

VDK/QEMU

Job description

We are actively seeking a Firmware Engineer Lead, based in Hyderabad / Bangalore

https://www.thecube.net/events/nyse/ai-factory-data-center-of-the-future/content/Videos/d1ad8af3-1424-4336-a9b3-1d02b5a354b4

we are redefining the economics of AI infrastructure. Our mission is to democratise AI by significantly reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of hardware systems — a critical barrier to scalable adoption.

Our proprietary MIMO-over-copper technology powers a high-performance, chiplet-based AI memory fabric that is both scalable and energy-efficient. Unlike traditional interconnects, our solution reduces power consumption significantly while preserving high bandwidth and ultra-low latency — unlocking unprecedented efficiency for AI training and inference at scale.

our architecture is not just an incremental improvement — it’s a foundational shift in how AI hardware is built for the future.

We are actively seeking a Firmware Engineer Lead, based in Hyderabad

Required Experience:

• Experience developing embedded firmware for Ethernet products.
• High level of proficiency in C (preferred) or C++, including development of C-based SDKs.
• High level of proficiency in Python for automating pre-processors/post-processors.
• Working knowledge of software/firmware build environments, gcc/Make, Doxygen, and GitHub.
• Hands-on experience with Server, Storage, and/or Networking equipment (e.g. Network Switches).
• Direct experience working on products with high-speed interfaces common in Data Center equipment: 100/400/800G Ethernet, Infiniband, etc

Preferred Experience:

• Experience developing firmware to execute in on-chip microcontrollers as well as C-language SDKs to execute on system management controllers (e.g. BMC)
• Hands-on experience with simulation or virtual platform–based development (e.g., VDK, QEMU, or similar)

Qualifications:

• Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. At a minimum, a Bachelor’s in EE or Computer Science is required, and a Master’s is preferred.
• Minimum 12-20 years’ (Lead/Architect) experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications
• Experience working with logic designers to architect and verify HW-SW interfaces on complex SoCs.

If this is the role you have been looking for and you want to be part of a growing Company, with an exciting future then we would really love to hear from you