Senior Software Engineer- Firmware Engineer

NeST Digital; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NeST Digital is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to lead design, development, optimization and verification of complex firmware for audio processing, wireless streaming, and sensor-based tech. You will collaborate with Algorithm Research, Hardware, and Verification teams to turn advanced signal processing concepts into robust commercial products.

The role requires deep expertise in embedded firmware, DSP, RTOS, and real-time optimization, plus strong leadership and mentoring abilities to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or related field.
• Strong knowledge of signal processing systems and embedded firmware.
• Experience with real-time processing, DSP optimization, and firmware verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead firmware architectures and solutions for complex embedded systems.
• Translate requirements into scalable firmware designs and perform tradeoffs for performance and power.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of firmware and system integration issues.
• Collaborate with Algorithm Research, Hardware, and Verification teams to deploy DSP/machine learning algorithms.
• Develop high-quality firmware using advanced debugging and optimization techniques.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices across the firmware organization.

Skills

Embedded firmware

DSP concepts

RTOS

System integration

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in electrical/computer engineering or related field

Tools

ARM processors

TI DSPs

FPGA-based systems

Simulink

MATLAB

Python

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Job description

Job Summary Description / Primary Purpose Of Job

The Senior Firmware Engineer leads the design, development, integration, optimization, and verification of complex firmware systems supporting audio processing, wireless streaming, and sensor-based technologies. This role serves as a technical leader within project teams, collaborating closely with Algorithm Research, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Verification teams to translate advanced signal processing concepts into robust commercial products.

Job Responsibilities/Results

• Technical Leadership and System Design
  • Lead the development of firmware architectures and technical solutions for complex embedded systems
  • Translate system requirements into scalable and maintainable firmware designs
  • Drive technical decision-making and perform tradeoff analysis for performance, memory, power, and reliability optimization
  • Review and approve firmware designs, code implementations, and technical documentation
  • Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex firmware and system integration issues
• Advanced Firmware Development
  • Lead the development and optimization of embedded firmware for complex real-time systems and signal processing applications.
  • Collaborate closely with the Algorithm Research team to evaluate, integrate, optimize, and deploy advanced DSP and machine learning algorithms into embedded firmware platforms.
  • Translate research algorithms and proof-of-concept models into efficient, production-ready embedded implementations while balancing performance, memory, latency, and power constraints.
  • Drive firmware architecture and implementation strategies that support scalable integration of next-generation signal processing and AI-based features.
  • Develop high-quality firmware using advanced programming, debugging, and performance optimization techniques.
  • Optimize DSP algorithms and embedded implementations for real-time applications on resource-constrained hardware platforms.
  • Support algorithm validation, tuning, and performance characterization through simulation, profiling, and system-level analysis.
  • Lead firmware integration activities across hardware, systems engineering, algorithm research, and verification teams.
  • Ensure compliance with coding standards, firmware quality practices, and established development processes.
  • Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex firmware, integration, and system performance issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement in firmware development methodologies, tooling, automation, and technical best practices.
• Verification and Quality Ownership
  • Define firmware verification strategies and contribute to system validation planning.
  • Ensure firmware quality through robust testing methodologies and automation strategies.
  • Collaborate with verification teams to resolve system-level defects and performance issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement in firmware quality and development efficiency.
• Project and Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Lead technical execution for firmware projects and major feature developments.
  • Provide project estimates, technical risk assessments, and resource planning support.
  • Coordinate technical activities across R&D, systems engineering, hardware, and quality teams.
  • Communicate project status, technical risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Mentorship and Process Improvement
  • Mentor and coach engineers across the firmware organization.
  • Develop technical training materials, best practices, and reusable frameworks.
  • Identify gaps in engineering processes and lead process improvement initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical Engineering, computer engineering, computer science or related field

Domain Expertise

• Strong knowledge of signal processing systems
• Experience with audio signal processing algorithms such as:
  • Noise reduction
  • Feedback cancellation
  • Beamforming
  • Dynamic range compression
  • Speech enhancement
• Experience supporting wireless audio streaming technologies
• Understanding of sensor signal processing and sensor fusion techniques
• Experience collaborating with algorithm development and research teams

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in embedded firmware architecture and development
• Strong knowledge of DSP concepts, real-time processing, and optimization techniques
• Experience implementing DSP algorithms on embedded processors such as ARM, TI DSPs, or FPGA-based systems
• Strong experience with RTOS environments and low-level hardware/software integration
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or related tools
• Experience with firmware verification frameworks and automated testing methodologies
• Strong understanding of wireless and wired communication protocols
• Experience leading complex debugging and system integration efforts

Competencies

• Strong technical leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration
• Ability to independently solve complex technical challenges
• Strong mentoring capabilities
• Results-oriented with a high level of ownership