Principal Firmware Engineer

Itron; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Itron is seeking an embedded firmware build engineer to join a global team in Bengaluru. You will develop pipelines for firmware and software agents, manage security submissions, and handle software signing for internal and external builds.

The role requires strong Linux experience, scripting skills, and experience with Git, AzureDevOps, CMake, Docker, and container technologies. You will collaborate with product and manufacturing for releases.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with Git and source control systems.
• Experience with AzureDevOps build pipelines.
• Strong Linux experience and scripting (Shell, Python, Perl).
• C/C++ is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Build pipelines for firmware and software agents, including security submissions and software signing for internal and external builds.
• Interface to and support other firmware and software teams.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Manufacturing for product release activities

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

UNIX/Linux scripting

Python

Perl

Scripting languages

Education

BS/MS in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Git

AzureDevOps

CMake

Docker

LXD/LXC

KVM

Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

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In this role, you will work collaboratively with other seasoned engineers in a global team within a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for embedded firmware build management for new and existing embedded Linux applications for Itron's Outcomes Distributed Intelligence products. The ability to interact with a highly talented group of individual contributors in a global environment is a must.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• You will focus on building a set of pipelines for Firmware and Software agents, including security analysis submissions and software signing for internal and external builds.
• Interface to and support other firmware and software teams.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Manufacturing for product release activities

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Collaborating in a team environment
• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience using Source Code Control systems especially GIT
• AzureDevOps build pipeline experience
• Software build fault diagnosis and remediation
• Familiarity with software build release management principles
• Experience using CMAKE and related build tools and Linux containers
• Experience using container-based systems like Lxd/Lxc, Docker, Kvm, etc.
• Knowledge of SSH, Putty, scp and other Linux remote management tools
• Significant, demonstrable Linux experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Proficiency in UNIX/Linux shell script, Python, Perl or other scripting languages

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• C/C++ beneficial

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [e-mail]

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com