Senior Embedded Engineer

Description Ciklum; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

Mental health support

Company-paid certifications

Job summary

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer in India to join our cross-functional team. You will design and develop embedded firmware for IoT devices while collaborating on innovative projects.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, 4+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, and strong skills in C/C+. We offer supportive community, growth opportunities, and comprehensive medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• 2+ years of hands-on IoT development experience.
• Strong knowledge of low-power design techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded firmware for IoT devices.
• Implement communication protocols including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
• Optimize power consumption for battery-powered devices.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

IoT development

Wireless communication protocols

RTOS knowledge

Power management techniques

Version control systems (Git)

Agile methodologies

IoT security best practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ARM Cortex-M

ESP32

STM32

Job description

About the role

As a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing embedded firmware for IoT devices using C/C++ and assembly language
• Implementing communication protocols including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, and cellular connectivity
• Optimizing power consumption and performance for battery-powered IoT devices
• Collaborating with hardware engineers to define system architecture and component selection
• Developing and maintaining real-time operating systems (RTOS) applications
• Implementing secure boot processes and encryption protocols for device security
• Creating comprehensive testing frameworks and debugging procedures
• Working closely with cloud and mobile app teams to ensure seamless device integration

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
• 2+ years of hands-on IoT development experience
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
• Experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M, ESP32, STM32, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of wireless communication protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular)
• Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, etc.)
• Understanding of low-power design techniques and power management
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of IoT security best practices and implementation

Desirable

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT)
• Knowledge of edge computing and machine learning on embedded devices
• Familiarity with industrial IoT protocols (Modbus, CAN bus, OPC-UA)
• Experience with containerization and OTA update mechanisms
• Previous experience in product development lifecycle
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

What’s in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations

About us

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level.

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