Senior Research Engineer - Embedded Systems

Cytiva; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Senior Research Engineer – Embedded Systems to design and implement embedded software for microcontrollers, SoCs, and custom hardware.

This on-site role demands 10+ years of experience, strong C/C++ and RTOS expertise, embedded Linux, and hands-on debugging. You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to advance future therapeutics and publish research results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of embedded and firmware systems design and product development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with data structures and algorithms for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for microcontrollers, SoCs, and custom hardware platforms.
• Translate experimental concepts into functional prototypes.
• Implement RTOS and optimise performance for low‑power environments.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and communication modules (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet).
• Conduct debugging, validation, and performance testing of embedded systems.
• Document designs, code, and test results for reproducibility.
• Stay updated on emerging embedded technologies and contribute to publications or patents.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++ programming

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Microcontrollers (ARM Cortex etc)

CAN/I2C/SPI/UART

JTAG debugging

Git/DevOps

CI/CD for embedded

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

GCC

Keil

IAR

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life‑saving activities spanning fundamental biological research to the development of innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will continuously improve yourself and us—working on challenges that truly matter with people who care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step into an altogether life‑changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible.

Senior Research Engineer – Embedded Systems – (Location: Bangalore, India) Reports to the Senior Manager – Research within the Central Technology Organization (CTO) R&D department and is an on‑site role. This position supports the vision to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop embedded software for microcontrollers, SoCs, and custom hardware platforms.
• Translate experimental concepts into functional prototypes.
• Implement real‑time operating systems (RTOS) and optimise performance for low‑power and resource‑constrained environments.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and communication modules (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet).
• Conduct debugging, validation, and performance testing of embedded systems.
• Document designs, code, and test results to ensure reproducibility and future reference.
• Stay updated on emerging embedded technologies and contribute to research publications or patents.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in embedded and firmware systems design and product development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with data structures and algorithms for embedded systems.
• Expertise in RTOS, embedded Linux, microcontrollers, microprocessors, embedded PCs, communication protocols, and debugging with JTAG.
• Familiarity with wireless technologies (Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, LoRa) and IoT frameworks.
• Experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, PIC, AVR) and development tools (GCC, Keil, IAR).
• Familiarity with device drivers and low‑level hardware programming.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART).
• Hands‑on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debugging tools.
• Comfortable with version control systems (Git) and DevOps; prior experience with CI/CD for embedded is an advantage.
• Prior exposure to FPGA programming and familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink for modelling and simulation; experience in research or experimental prototyping is preferred.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve complex challenges and architect solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.