Senior Embedded Systems & Firmware Lead Engineer

izmo ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

izmo Microsystems Ltd. in Bangalore (Whitefield) is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems & Firmware Engineer Lead with 6+ years of hands-on embedded development experience.

You will design, implement, and optimize firmware for MCU-based systems, integrating SPI/I2C/UART, CAN, and Ethernet, and lead a development team through product life cycles. Responsibilities include bootloader design, OTA updates, code reviews, and comprehensive documentation.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of hands-on embedded systems experience.
• Strong low-level programming and hardware-software integration skills.
• Experience with real-time system design and embedded product lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems using C/C++.
• Implement and optimize real-time features with RTOS or bare-metal approaches.
• Integrate hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet into firmware.
• Develop bootloaders and secure firmware update mechanisms, including OTA if applicable.
• Provide technical leadership and manage day-to-day activities of the development team.

Skills

Embedded systems

Firmware development

RTOS

C/C++ programming

Hardware-software integration

Leadership/mentoring

Code reviews

Documentation

Product lifecycle experience

Education

Master's/Bachelor's in Electronics/Communications

Tools

Bootloaders

RTOS

Device drivers

SPI/I2C/UART/Ethernet/CAN

Job description

Job Description

Position: Embedded Systems & Firmware Lead Engineer

Company: izmo Microsystems Ltd.

Location: Whitefield, Bangalore

Work mode: Work from Office (Mon-Fri)

Only Immediate Joiners

izmo Microsystems (www.izmomicro.com) is a leading semiconductor and systems company based in Bangalore, specializing in advanced System-in-Package (SiP), silicon photonics packaging, and high-speed interconnect solutions. Backed by deep expertise in 3D packaging and photonic integration, we also design complete embedded and FPGA-based system platforms for data centers, telecom, automotive, and intelligent devices. We combine proven capability with innovation to power next-generation electronic systems.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Systems & Firmware Engineer with a minimum of six years of hands-on experience in embedded systems development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep expertise in low-level programming, hardware-software integration, and real-time system design across multiple Embedded product lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems using C/C++.
• Implement and optimize real-time features using RTOS or bare-metal approaches.
• Integrate hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet into firmware stacks.
• Develop bootloaders and secure firmware update mechanisms, including OTA (Over-the-Air) updates if applicable.
• Provide technical leadership and manage the day-to-day activities of the development team, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including firmware architecture, API references, and test procedures.
• Work closely with product managers, QA teams, and stakeholders to ensure software solutions align with business needs and technical requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers in both technical and professional development.

Technical Skills Required

• Experience in ATE Design & development,
• Strong experience in design and development of microcontroller/microprocessor based circuits with a fluent focus on Hardware and Firmware, along with working knowledge of industry standard microprocessor/ microcontroller and software.
• Programming Experience with any 8/16/32 bit microcontrollers,
• Embedded C/C++, RTOS, Device Drivers, UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, LCD/LED etc.
• Experience in any protocols zigbee, Bluetooth, Wifi etc.
• Good Analytical & Design Skills.
• Knowledge of Object Oriented Design, Experience in product design preferred

Desired Skills

• Experience in leading and mentoring development teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, contributing to overall team success.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• Master's/Bachelor's degree in Technology, Electronics and Communications, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of professional experience in embedded systems.