Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Bangalore, India

Clutch Canada; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology startup in Bengaluru is hiring a Software Development Engineer to work on real-time applications for embedded systems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in C/C++ and Embedded Linux, as well as knowledge in low-level driver development and communication protocols. This role involves designing applications, debugging, and participating in team processes. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developing C/C++ multi-threaded applications, ideally for Embedded Linux targeting multiple ARM cores.
• Experience in low level driver development in embedded systems.
• Knowledge of electronics principles, including reading schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time applications on ARM processors interfacing with multiple sensors in C/C++.
• Participate in software processes, including requirements and design documentation.
• Debug complicated issues as they arise during product development.

Skills

C/C++ multi-threaded applications

Embedded Linux

Low level driver development

Communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)

Electronics principles

Performance tuning

Scripting languages (Python, shell scripts)

Job description

About us: Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

Role Overview: We are looking for Software Development Engineers with emphasis on Embedded systems. You are a self-starter and comfortable working on designs from initial architecture through production.

What you’ll do

• Design and implement real-time applications on ARM processors interfacing with multiple sensors in C/ C++.
• Participate in the team’s software processes, including requirements and design documentation, test‑plan generation and execution, peer design and code reviews, process feedback and improvements.
• Debug complicated issues as they arise during product development.

What you have

• 5+ years of experience in developing C/ C++ multi‑threaded applications, ideally for Embedded Linux targeting multiple ARM cores.
• Experience in low level driver development in embedded systems.
• Experience developing firmware for hardware on Embedded Linux.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Microcontrollers, SoC, device drivers, hardware bringup, power management, performance optimization or hardware/software integration, RTOS.
• Experience with the processor architecture.
• Experience working with communication protocols like I2C, SPI, UART.
• Knowledge of electronics principles, including reading schematics and using logic analyzers, oscilloscope, and other test equipment.
• Experience in performance tuning, debugging tools, tests and release management.

Nice‑to‑haves

• Experience working with high‑speed interfaces like ADC, MIPI, PCIE.
• Experience with Xilinx, Zync, SOC family or equivalent.
• Experience debugging FPGA hardware via lab equipment.
• Experience with scripting languages: Python, shell scripts.
• Ability to analyze datasets using Python, Matlab, or equivalent tools to identify issues and improve our core technology.
• Experience in profiling and benchmarking.