Firmware Technical Expert - FPGA

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead full lifecycle design, implementation, and validation of embedded C/C++ firmware for 3‑phase UPS systems and power electronics.

You will ensure code integrity, follow in-house validation practices, and collaborate across global teams to deliver high-quality firmware releases while deepening knowledge of PPE, safety, and electrical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Knowledge of digital control systems
• Experience or knowledge in communication protocols, signal processing, and/or tool chains
• Experience with embedded Linux, GIT, VHDL, Python, or FPGA is essential
• Previous involvement in the development of innovative and groundbreaking digital products is advantageous
• Knowledge of PPE’s, Safety, ESD Hazards is mandatory
• Basic knowledge in UPS designs & different topologies, Charger Ckts, Battery configurations, High DC voltage systems
• Basic knowledge in safety standards, electrical codes, Symbols

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle involvement in design, implementation, and validation of embedded C/C++ firmware for 3phase UPS Systems, Power Electronics and related secure power technologies
• Adopt in-house best practice for code integrity and design validation
• Ensure that the integrity of the system and firmware architecture is maintained throughout the lifecycle of the product
• Cross functional collaboration to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality firmware releases
• Good understanding of power electronic Products.
• Work efficiently with different Cross Functional teams.
• Good communication skills.
• Understand Products’ Architecture design, specification, applicable standards, configuration, application & operations related to products.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Digital control systems

Communication protocols

Embedded Linux

Git

Python

VHDL

FPGA

Safety PPE knowledge

UPS design basics

Tools

Embedded Linux toolchain

Git

VHDL tools

Job description

Description

• Full lifecycle involvement in design, implementation, and validation of embedded C/C++ firmware for 3phase UPS Systems, Power Electronics and related secure power technologies
• Adopt in-house best practice for code integrity and design validation
• Ensure that the integrity of the system and firmware architecture is maintained throughout the lifecycle of the product
• Cross functional collaboration to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality firmware releases
• Good understanding of power electronic Products.
• Work efficiently with different Cross Functional teams.
• Good communication skills.
• Understand Products’ Architecture design, specification, applicable standards, configuration, application & operations related to products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
• Good collaboration with cross cultural and cross functional global teams.Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Knowledge of digital control systems
• Experience or knowledge in communication protocols, signal processing, and/or tool chains
• Experience with embedded Linux, GIT, VHDL, Python, or FPGA is essential.
• Previous involvement in the development of innovative and groundbreaking digital products is also advantageous
• Knowledge of PPE’s, Safety, ESD Hazards is mandatory.
• Basic knowledge in UPS designs & different topologies, Charger Ckts, Battery configurations, High DC voltage systems etc.
• Basic knowledge in safety standards, electrical codes, Symbols.

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€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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