Firmware Technical Expert

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension contributions

Support in formal educational development

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Bengaluru is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop systems for secure power products. This role involves firmware development, mentoring juniors, and collaborating on product design. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of experience in application development, particularly with embedded systems and C programming.

The position offers a generous benefits package and opportunities for growth. You will contribute to projects that drive sustainable innovations in technology.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a professional environment working on application development.
• 3+ years of experience programming in C.
• Experience with embedded applications for Linux or RTOS based systems.
• Proven ability to work with embedded hardware platforms and debuggers.
• Track record of using AI tools effectively in developing embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for new and existing company products.
• Assist in formulating customer requirements.
• Help in the design and architecture of product solutions.
• Participate in code inspections.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

C programming

Application development

Embedded systems

AI tools

Debugging

TCP/IP networks

Team building

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc or B.Eng in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Embedded hardware platforms

ARM based CPUs

Job description

You will be working in the Secure Power Business Division within Schneider Electric to develop systems
and platforms that allow secure power products to be monitored and configured by the customer over the
customers network. The systems will also need to integrate into existing Schneider Electric on premise
and cloud-based solutions.
Key tasks and responsibilities
• Develops firmware for new and existing company products both within teams and on their own.
• Assists in formulating customer requirements.
• Help in the design and architecture of product solutions as well as creating engineering documents.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of products and processes.
• Works with Technical Support on customer issues.
• Participates in code inspections.
• Understands new technologies and has a good ability and interest in learning. Understands how
these technologies impact our work.
• Mentors junior staff.
• Some international travel will be required from time to time (1-2 weeks per year)

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

Minimum Education
A B.Sc or B.Eng degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering or
equivalent.
Experience Required
• 6+ years of experience in a professional environment working on application development
Job Advertisement – Firmware Engineer October 2025
• 3+ years of experience programming in C
• Developing embedded applications for Linux or RTOS based systems.
• Proven ability to work with embedded hardware platforms and debuggers.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networks and application-level protocols such as SNMP, Modbus and BACnet.
• Track record of using AI tools effectively in developing embedded systems.
• Experience in developing embedded AI agents.
• Knowledge on Secure Development Lifecycle practices.
• Creating software design using UML or other software design practices.
• Eagerness to learn and take ownership of hands-on projects.
• Proven track record of delivering quality solutions and/or products.
• Good team building and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide estimates to a project manager for work undertaken.
• Proven to be adaptable and able to work on a variety of activities simultaneously.
• Shows understanding and appreciation of processes and issues relevant to the job.
• Ability to work on vague as well as concrete tasks independently.
• Eagerness to learn about business and technology trends.
• Knowledge of analysis techniques - can break down complex tasks easily.
• Demonstrated creativity in their solutions.
• Take calculated risks on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate in their work.
Experience Desired
• Experience with embedded web frameworks
• Experience with webservices and API design.
• Working with hardware debuggers.
• Working knowledge of ARM based CPU’s
• Working with IOT protocols.
• Experience with using AI and some experience creating embedded AI agents.
Knowledge and Skills
Required Skills
Programming Language: C
WE OFFER
• Development opportunities for employees who can and are willing to take on more responsibility.
• Generous benefits package including private medical insurance, company pension contributions, and
support in formal educational development.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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