Senior Engineer II, Embedded Software Architect

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer II, Embedded Software Design to lead the development and deployment of embedded products for industrial applications. You will own firmware architectures, work across hardware/software teams, and drive lifecycle management from design to field support.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills, RTOS/Linux experience, and knowledge of industrial protocols such as ProfiNet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus. Bengaluru-based role with global impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and firmware architecture.
• Experience with RTOS, Linux, device drivers, and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Protocols Development: Design and develop embedded industrial protocols like ProfiNet, EtherNet, for industrial products.
• Product Development: Design and develop embedded systems for industrial, consumer or IoT products with protection algorithms.
• Firmware Design: Develop, test, and optimize firmware for microcontrollers and embedded processors.
• Hardware Integration: Collaborate with hardware teams for board bring‑up, debugging, and validation.
• Testing & Validation: Implement unit tests, integration tests, and automated validation frameworks.
• Documentation: Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and compliance reports.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions.
• Product Lifecycle: Support production, field deployment, and post‑launch maintenance.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency for embedded systems

Firmware architecture experience

RTOS & Linux experience

Industrial protocols knowledge

ARM Cortex-M/A familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Keil

IAR

GCC

JTAG debugging

Git & CI/CD

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer II, Embedded Software Design to lead and contribute to the design, development, and deployment of embedded products for industrial applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in firmware architectures, firmware designs, platforms, requirements management, development, products development with protocols, hardware software integration, and product lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

• Protocols Development: Design and develop embedded industrial protocols like ProfiNet, EtherNet, for industrial products.
• Product Development: Design and develop embedded systems for industrial, consumer or IoT products with protection algorithms.
• Firmware Design: Develop, test, and optimize firmware for microcontrollers and embedded processors.
• Hardware Integration: Collaborate with hardware teams for board bring‑up, debugging, and validation.
• Testing & Validation: Implement unit tests, integration tests, and automated validation frameworks.
• Documentation: Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and compliance reports.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions.
• Product Lifecycle: Support production, field deployment, and post‑launch maintenance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
  • Firmware architecture experience for industrial products with connectivity.
  • Experience with RTOS, Linux, device drivers, and low‑level programming.
  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, EtherNet IP, ProfiNet, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, BLE, etc.).
  • Familiarity with ARM Cortex‑M/A, DSPs, or similar architectures.
• Tools & Platforms:
  • Embedded IDEs (Keil, IAR, GCC, etc.).
  • Debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers).
  • Version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Additional:
  • Experience in product development cycles and DFMEA.
  • Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508) and compliance.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Linux‑based embedded systems.
• Experience with wireless technologies (Wi‑Fi, Zigbee, LoRa).
• Familiarity with cloud integration and IoT platforms.
• Knowledge of power optimization and battery management.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead small teams.

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