Principal, Embedded Software Architect

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Bengaluru is seeking a Principal Embedded Systems Engineer to lead design and deployment of embedded products for industrial applications. The role emphasizes firmware architectures, platform development, and lifecycle management.

You will work on protocols like ProfiNet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and integrate with hardware teams for bring-up and validation. Strong C/C++ skills, RTOS/Linux, and safety standard awareness are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Experience in firmware architectures for industrial products with connectivity.
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS, Linux, and device drivers.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, ProfiNet, EtherNet/IP).

Responsibilities

• Define system-level architecture with scalability and reliability.
• Design and develop embedded systems for industrial and IoT products.
• Develop, test, and optimize firmware for microcontrollers.
• Collaborate with hardware teams for board bring-up and validation.
• Implement unit and integration tests and validation frameworks.
• Prepare technical documentation and compliance reports.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Support product lifecycle from production to field deployment.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded systems

Firmware architecture

RTOS/Linux

Industrial protocols

ARM Cortex

Device drivers

Embedded debugging

Git/CI/CD

DFMEA

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Keil

IAR

GCC

JTAG

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Embedded Systems Engineer to lead and contribute to the design, development, and deployment of embedded products for industrial applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in firmware architectures, platforms, requirements management, development, products development with protocols, hardware software integration, and product lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Define system-level architecture and ensure scalability and reliability.
• Protocols Development: Design and develop embedded industrial protocols like ProfiNet, EtherNet, for industrial products.
• Product Development: Design and develop embedded systems for industrial, consumer or IoT products with protection algorithms.
• Firmware Design: Develop, test, and optimize firmware for microcontrollers and embedded processors.
• Hardware Integration: Collaborate with hardware teams for board bring-up, debugging, and validation.
• Testing & Validation: Implement unit tests, integration tests, and automated validation frameworks.
• Documentation: Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and compliance reports.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Product Lifecycle: Support production, field deployment, and post-launch maintenance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Firmware architecture experience for industrial products with connectivity.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS, Linux, device drivers, and low-level programming.
• Knowledge of Industrial communication protocols (Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, EtherNet IP, ProfiNet, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, BLE, etc.).
• Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M/A, DSPs, or similar architectures.
• Embedded IDEs (Keil, IAR, GCC, etc.).
• Debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers).
• Version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in product development cycles and DFMEA.
• Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508) and compliance.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Linux-based embedded systems.
• Experience with wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRa).
• Familiarity with cloud integration and IoT platforms.
• Knowledge of power optimization and battery management.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead small teams.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.