Principle Software Engineer – Embedded Systems

nVent; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer in Bengaluru, India. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in embedded firmware/software development, proficient in Embedded C and familiar with Linux or RTOS. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software products, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with multi-threading concepts and communication protocols. Join us to drive innovation in electrical solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of embedded firmware/software development experience in Embedded C, C++, RTOS or Linux based development.
• Experience working with a team of engineers using Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers (8-bit, 16-bit) and collaborating with peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, review and maintain the embedded software products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, QA, product managers, and solution architects.
• Develop and implement test plans to verify and validate embedded systems.

Skills

Proficiency in Embedded C programming

Experience with Linux based OS

Familiarity with multi-threading concepts

Good knowledge of coding standards

Good analytical, problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or above in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Git/Subversion

Jira

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

What You Will Experience In This Position

In this position, you will be:

• Designing, developing, reviewing and maintaining the embedded software products.
• Embedded Software Development – Design, code, test and maintain embedded software/ firmware for next generation of electrical connected products.
• Develop low level drivers and collaborate with hardware components.
• System Integration – Integrate software/firmware with hardware components, sensors and peripherals.
• Ensure optimal performance, reliability and resource utilization.
• Communication Protocols: Implement and optimize communication protocols such as Ethernet, Modbus or wireless technologies.
• Fix software and hardware issues.
• Testing and Debugging: Develop and implement test plans to verify and validate embedded systems.
• Optimization and Performance tuning: Optimize code and algorithms for memory and processing efficiency.
• Improve system performance and response times.
• Documentation – Develop and uphold a range of documentation, such as code comments, user guides, and design materials.
• Security and Safety considerations – Implement security features and adhere to safety standards relevant to industry.
• Collaboration – Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including hardware engineers, quality assurance, product managers and solution architects.
• Participate in design reviews and project meetings.
• Experience with the use of JTAG debugging, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other debugging techniques.
• Experience with software tools such as repository management (Git/Subversion), Jira, static analysis, etc.
• Continuous learning – Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in embedded development.

You Have

• Academic background in Bachelor’s Degree or above in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of embedded firmware/software development experience in Embedded C, C++, RTOS or Linux based development.
• Familiarity with multi‑threading concepts.
• Good knowledge of coding standards.
• Experience working with a team of engineers using Agile methodologies.
• Good analytical, problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in Embedded C programming.
  • Experience with Linux based OS, RTOS.
  • Familiarity with microcontrollers (8‑bit, 16‑bit) and collaborating with peripherals.
  • Good to have knowledge of Communication Protocols – HTTPS, SNMP, SMTP, BACnet, Modbus/TCP.

We Value Inclusion and Diversity

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.