Senior Firmware Engineer

QualiZeal; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Workplace

Flexible & Supportive Environment

Growth-Focused Culture

Job summary

A leading digital quality engineering company seeks an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer in Hyderabad. In this role, you will design and develop mission-critical embedded products, closely collaborating with R&D, hardware, and product management teams. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Embedded C programming, debugging embedded systems, and familiarity with tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Join a rapidly growing team where your contributions are valued in a flexible and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Embedded C with MISRA/BARR coding standards for embedded system development.
• Understanding and debugging embedded systems with hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with RTOS like FreeRTOS and knowledge of wireless protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mission-critical embedded products.
• Collaborate with R&D and product management teams to meet specifications.
• Debug embedded systems and utilize diagnostic tools effectively.

Skills

Embedded C programming

Embedded systems debugging

Microcontroller expertise

Familiarity with wireless communication protocols

Documentation & communication

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Continuous integration tools

IDE like Keil or IAR

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and support both new and existing products. You’ll work closely with R&D, hardware, and product management teams to ensure product specifications are met.

The ideal candidate will have strong skills in C/C++ programming, embedded systems debugging, and experience with tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Job Responsibilities

• End-to-end design and development of mission-critical products.
• Embedded systems focus such as debugging, and use of various diagnostic tools like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Cross-functional and stakeholder collaboration to adhere to project schedules and budgets.

Job Requirements

Technical Skills

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Embedded C with MISRA/BARR coding standards for embedded system development.
• Hardware Expertise: Understanding and debugging embedded systems with hands-on experience in tools like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Microcontroller Experience: Familiarity with a range of microcontrollers (ARM Cortex family).
• RTOS: Working experience with RTOS like FreeRTOS.
• Wireless Communication Protocols: Knowledge of wireless protocols like LoRaWAN, Bluetooth, and cellular technologies (LTE).
• Low Power Design: Understanding power consumption and design strategies for battery-powered devices.
• Serial Communication Protocols: Experience with UART, SPI, I2C.
• Tools: Familiarity with IDEs like Keil or IAR, continuous integration tools, and testing frameworks (e.g., CppUTest, Unity).

Preferred Skills

• Networking Protocols: Knowledge of TCP/IP, MQTT, and FTP is an added advantage.
• Additional Tools & Languages: Experience with embedded Linux, Python, C#, and Labview would further benefit the engineer.

Soft Skills

• Documentation & Communication: Clear documentation and communication are emphasized for ensuring smooth collaboration and project delivery.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile, particularly Scrum/XP, indicates the role will involve iterative development and quick adaptation.

Why QualiZeal?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Certified as a Great Place to Work® and recognized by ET NOW as the Best Organization for Women in 2025.
• Proven Engagement: Industry-recognized client and employee Net Promoter Scores (NPS).
• Growth-Focused Culture: Equal-opportunity employer with a strong emphasis on leadership development, training, and continuous learning.
• Flexible & Supportive Environment: We value empathy, recognize contributions, and support work-life balance.
• Transparent Leadership: Open-book management with a collaborative, inclusive approach.
• Rapid Growth: 850+ professionals strong and on track to reach 3000+ employees — an exciting time to join.

About QualiZeal

QualiZeal is North America's fastest-growing independent digital quality engineering services company. With a diverse portfolio of digital transformation services encompassing Quality Engineering, Digital Engineering, Advisory and Transformation, and Emerging Technology Testing, QualiZeal empowers organizations of all sizes globally to achieve quality excellence and sustainable market leadership. Trusted by 70+ global enterprises and with a headcount of 850+ elite software quality engineers, QualiZeal is pioneering AI-enabled Quality Engineering innovation. QualiZeal has consistently maintained an outstanding client Net Promoter Score (NPS) of over 75, reflecting its unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and service excellence.