IN_Associate_Embedded Engineer_Digital Engineering Transformation_Advisory_Bangalore

PwC South Africa; Bengaluru; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Bengaluru seeks an Embedded/Firmware Engineer to develop firmware for connected devices, work with RTOS and OTA updates, and integrate with industrial automation systems. The role requires 2+ years of experience in Embedded C/C++, familiarity with FreeRTOS/Zephyr, and low-power hardware design.

You will support hardware bring-up, debugging, and system integration to enable reliable IoT solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams in PwC's Digital Engineering capability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of embedded firmware経験 required.
• Embedded C/C++ development with RTOS experience.
• Familiarity with wireless protocols and OTA firmware updates.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for connected devices using Embedded C/C++ and RTOS.
• Implement wireless protocol stacks (BLE, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT).
• Design low-power embedded systems and OTA update mechanisms.
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging and system integration.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

Wireless protocols

Industrial automation

Low-power design

OTA updates

Hardware debugging

Education

MBA

Job description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Operations Management Level Associate

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Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us. At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary

As an Embedded/Firmware Engineer, you'll work on connected devices — RTOS, sensor drivers, low-power design, and OTA update mechanisms. This is a key profile in Digital Engineering team; without it, IoT projects stall at the physical layer. Join us to bring hardware to life and shape PwC's Digital Engineering capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for connected devices using Embedded C/C++ and RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
• Implement wireless protocol stacks: BLE, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT
• Design low-power embedded systems for battery-operated industrial devices
• Architect and implement OTA firmware update mechanisms
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, and system integration
• Integrate with industrial automation systems: KUKA, FANUC, ABB, Rockwell Automation

Mandatory skill sets

• Embedded C/C++ programming
• RTOS: FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX
• Wireless protocols: BLE, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, WiFi
• Industrial automation: KUKA, FANUC, ABB, Rockwell Automation controllers
• Low-power hardware design
• OTA firmware update architecture
• Hardware debugging: JTAG, SWD, logic analysers

Preferred skill sets: Work on transformational programmes with global industrial and manufacturing leaders.

Years of experience required: 2+ years Education qualification: Any UG/PG Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: MBA (Master of Business Administration) Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Embedded Engineering

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Administrative Support, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Business Information System, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Management (BPM), Clerical Support, Client Interaction, Client Management, Client Onboarding, Communication, Communications Management, Confidential Information Handling, CRM Software, Customer Relationship Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Entry, Data Interpretation, Data Processing, Document Management, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 21 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date May 6, 2026