Senior Embedded Engineer

Freespace; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Paid sick leave

Company bonus scheme

Job summary

Freespace is seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer for IoT and sensors. You will design firmware, hardware interfaces, and cloud integration for smart building solutions.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams, shaping product architecture, planning, and execution across hardware, firmware, and cloud layers.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded systems development with RTOS and microcontrollers.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python for embedded systems.
• Experience with IoT protocols MQTT, CoAP, LoRa WAN.
• Understanding of electronics, schematics and PCB design, and cloud/edge computing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for IoT devices, including firmware and device drivers.
• Participate in product design, manufacturing, and cloud architecture design processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and architecture for IoT products.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and hardware components into embedded systems.
• Implement and optimize IoT connectivity solutions (MQTT, CoAP, HTTP).
• Develop secure embedded software to safeguard IoT devices from threats.
• Design electronic circuits for battery-powered sensing devices.
• Create data processing pipelines and health monitoring systems.

Skills

C++

Python

RTOS

Microcontrollers

MQTT

CoAP

LoRa

WiFi

Squirrel Language

Device drivers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS IoT

PCB Design

I2C

SPI

LoRaWAN

Job description

Senior Embedded Engineer, IoT and Sensors Product

Key Information:

• Workplace Type – Hybrid, with flexibility of working from home once/twice a week
• Reporting to: Lead Engineer
• Experience level : 6 -8 years
• Tech stack/tooling used: C++, Python, Squirrel, WiFi, AWS IoT, I2C, MQTT, LoRa

About Freespace (afreespace.com):

We’re a workplace technology company helping organizations to achieve three key outcomes:

Right size, right design: Enabling informed decisions using real-time data to achieve portfolio optimization and the right workplace design

Smart building automations: Streamlining processes by simplifying complex seating requirements and through occupancy driven control and automation

Exceptional employee experiences: Maximizing the benefits of the office by providing employees with the tools to find and reserve spaces, connect with each other and enjoy optimal working conditions

To achieve these outcomes, we provide an integrated platform that delivers actionable workplace intelligence, through a real-time analytics platform, workplace sensors, employee experience app, signage and space management solutions. We have recently been recognized with a nomination for the IFMA New York Awards of Excellence in the Sustainability category, underscoring their achievements in fostering adaptive, efficient, and sustainable work environments.

About Role:

We are looking for an experienced IoT embedded system developer whose primary responsibility will participating in IoT hardware product development and contributing in most of the parts of the process such as planning, hardware design, hardware behaviour, firmware development, manufacturing process and cloud data reporting architecture. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineers, software engineers of Smart Buildings team and other stakeholders to deliver robust and efficient IoT embedded systems. Ideal candidates will have capabilities in writing firmware in C, C++, Squirrel Language, Electronic circuits, Schematic and PCB designing, overall product development and cloud computing. Will have excellent skills in collaborative problem solving, the willingness to overcome hardware constraints, and the internal drive to create quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop embedded software for IoT devices, including firmware, device drivers, and communication protocols.
• Play an active role in the product design, manufacturing, and cloud architecture design processes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements, specifications, and architecture for IoT products.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and other hardware components into embedded systems.
• Implement and optimize IoT connectivity solutions (e.g., MQTT, CoAP, HTTP) for seamless device communication and data exchange.
• Develop secure embedded software solutions to safeguard IoT devices from cybersecurity threats.
• Design and develop efficient electronic circuits for battery-powered sensing IoT devices.
• Create high-level architecture for device data processing pipelines and health monitoring and troubleshooting systems.
• Conduct testing and debugging of embedded systems to ensure reliability, stability, and performance.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in IoT and embedded systems.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in of Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in embedded systems development, including real-time operating systems (RTOS) and microcontrollers/microprocessors.
• Experience in IoT product manufacturing from various aspects such as vendor management, component sourcing, prototyping and various large scale assembly processes.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, and assembly language for embedded systems.
• Experience with IoT communication protocols and standards (e.g., MQTT, CoAP, Lora WAN).
• Experience in squirrel programming for Electric IMP platform will be a plus.
• Understanding of electronic circuits and experience in designing and developing schematics and PCB layouts.
• Experience of hardware protocols such I2C, SPI, one wire is necessary.
• Experience with low-power design and advanced sleep modes.
• Good experience in simulation and designing of electronic circuits and PCB layouts.
• Experience interfacing with Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 modules.
• Knowledge of IoT communication protocols such as MQTT, WebSocket, LoRa, BLE etc. will be preferable.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub) and edge computing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with wireless technologies (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, Zigbee).
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices for embedded systems.
• Prior experience in IoT product development and deployment.

Behaviours and Mindset

• Demonstrated curiosity to tinker, troubleshoot, research, understand and solve.
• A keen solution mindset that helps users achieve the best out of a product feature.
• Clarity of thinking and an ability to explain complex logic and reasoning in simple language.
• Convincing and confident with technical knowledge, yet humble and inclusive in getting buy-in from clients and partners.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Extremely client‑focused as well as flexible and agile; able to adapt quickly and responsively to client needs.
• Paid annual leave and public holidays to support your work‑life balance.
• Paid sick leave if you should fall ill.
• Family Mediclaim Cover & accidental benefit plan
• Company bonus scheme (for some roles) so you can benefit from the Company’s success.
• Access to funded training (internal/external) to support your career development
• Chance to refer friends and earn money through our generous Employee Referral Programme
• Global employee award program giving us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate success.
• Chance to get involved in shaping our culture by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups
• A creative and engaging company culture right across the business.