Senior Staff Firmware Engineer

MyCareernet; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical technology firm in Bengaluru is seeking a highly skilled embedded systems engineer to design firmware for Class II/III medical devices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in C/C++, RTOS, and bare metal programming, alongside 8+ years of experience in firmware development. This role involves integrating firmware with hardware components, ensuring compliance with medical standards, and diagnosing issues using industry-standard tools. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with a Master's preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in embedded systems and firmware development or 6+ years with a Master's degree.
• Demonstrated experience with real-time operating systems and bare-metal firmware.
• Strong knowledge of microcontroller architectures and peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Design and document firmware architecture for Class II/III medical devices.
• Develop and maintain C/C++ code for embedded processors focusing on performance.
• Integrate firmware with hardware while ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

C/C++ programming for embedded systems

RTOS

Bare metal programming

Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB)

Control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

JTAG debuggers

Job description

Key Skills:

RTOS, Bare metal programming, C/C++, Bootloader, Embedded Linux

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and document firmware architecture for Class II/III medical devices, including real-time embedded systems
• Develop and maintain C/C++ code for microcontrollers and embedded processors with focus on reliability and performance
• Implement and validate low-level drivers, communication protocols, and control algorithms for regulated device environments
• Integrate firmware with hardware and software subsystems, ensuring compliance with medical device standards and system requirements
• Diagnose and resolve system-level issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers, and other industry-standard tools

Skills Required:

• Expert-level proficiency in C and C++ programming for resource-constrained embedded systems
• Demonstrated experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal firmware development
• Hands-on experience with communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, and USB
• Industry background in control systems and firmware development for stepper and DC motor applications

Preferred Experience:

• Strong knowledge of microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M) and peripherals (e.g., ADC, DAC, Timers)
• Experience developing bootloaders and working with embedded Linux
• Strong thread, task, and ISR understandings
• Familiarity with risk management practices (ISO 14971) and cybersecurity principles for embedded devices
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field with 8+ years of professional experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of professional experience in embedded systems and firmware development