Software Engineer (Embedded Vision and AI)

Elcomponics Aerob HR Team; Dadri; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A leading UAV technology company located in Noida is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Embedded Vision and AI. This full-time, on-site position involves developing software for UAVs with a focus on real-time embedded systems and AI solutions. Candidates should have a strong proficiency in C/C++, experience with computer vision technologies, and knowledge of Linux systems. The role emphasizes innovative problem-solving to enhance aerial technology performance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C and C++ programming.
• Familiarity with embedded AI and edge inference platforms preferred.
• Capable of handling high-throughput sensor or image data.

Responsibilities

• Develop software on embedded Linux platforms for UAVs.
• Implement real-time data ingestion and command pipelines.
• Optimize applications for compute- and power-constrained environments.

Skills

Proficiency in C and C++

Working knowledge of Python

Understanding of real-time programming

Experience with Linux-based systems

Experience with computer vision libraries

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

OpenCV

GStreamer

Qt

Job description

Location: Noida (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Company Description

Elcomponics Aerob Technologies specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced UAVs, aircraft systems, and avionics under the Make in India initiative.

The company is committed to enabling self‑reliance for government organizations such as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) through cutting‑edge indigenous technologies.

Its product portfolio includes fixed‑wing and copter UAVs, including solar‑powered platforms, featuring advanced capabilities such as:

• Day and night video surveillance
• Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
• Inertial navigation modules
• Autopilot systems

These technologies aim to redefine aerial surveillance and operational efficiency.

Role Overview

This is a full‑time, on‑site role for a Software Engineer – Embedded Vision & AI, based in Noida.

The role involves software development for UAVs and related systems, with a strong focus on computer vision, artificial intelligence, and real‑time embedded systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative, high‑performance solutions aligned with industry and mission‑critical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Embedded & Companion‑System Development

• Develop and maintain software on embedded Linux platforms
• Build applications for UAV / UGV / UUV / Drones / Robotics systems
• Interface with low‑level control systems using standardized messaging protocols
• Implement real‑time data ingestion, processing, and command pipelines
• Optimize applications for compute‑ and power‑constrained environments
• Support multi‑threaded and asynchronous execution models

Real‑Time Data & Video Processing

• Design and optimize low‑latency data and video pipelines
• Process and stream high‑bandwidth sensor data
• Integrate hardware‑accelerated video encoding/decoding
• Implement metadata handling and real‑time overlays
• Ensure deterministic performance under real‑time constraints

Computer Vision, Machine Learning & AI

• Develop and integrate embedded computer vision pipelines
• Implement machine learning and AI inference on edge and embedded platforms
• Integrate ML/DL models into real‑time production systems
• Optimize inference using available hardware acceleration
• Work with camera calibration, sensor models, and coordinate transformations
• Fuse vision, telemetry, and system data for real‑time decision‑making

User Interface & Control Applications

• Customize and extend cross‑platform desktop or tablet applications
• Implement real‑time visualization of system state and sensor data
• Design intuitive operator control workflows
• Support multi‑display and external visualization systems
• Maintain clean separation between UI and backend logic

Mapping, Visualization & Data Fusion

• Integrate mapping and spatial data sources
• Visualize trajectories, mission plans, and live positional data
• Support offline and online data usage
• Fuse telemetry, vision, and user inputs for situational awareness

System Integration & Validation

• Integrate software across embedded devices and host systems
• Support hardware‑in‑the‑loop and system‑level testing
• Profile and optimize performance (CPU, GPU, memory, I/O)
• Debug issues across distributed components
• Produce technical documentation and deployment artifacts

Required Qualifications

Core Skills

• Strong proficiency in C and C++
• Working knowledge of Python, HTML, and CSS
• Experience with Linux‑based systems
• Solid understanding of real‑time and concurrent programming
• Experience integrating systems using message‑based protocols or APIs

Embedded Vision, AI & Data Processing

• Experience with computer vision libraries (e.g., OpenCV)
• Experience deploying ML or AI models in embedded or edge environments
• Understanding of inference optimization and performance constraints
• Experience handling high‑throughput sensor or image data

Multimedia & UI Development

• Experience with multimedia frameworks (e.g., GStreamer)
• Understanding of video encoding/decoding pipelines
• Experience with modern UI frameworks (e.g., Qt, QML, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with cross‑platform application development

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience with embedded AI or edge inference platforms
• Familiarity with GPU acceleration (CUDA or similar)
• Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorRT, PyTorch, or ONNX
• Knowledge of mapping or spatial data systems
• Experience working with distributed or multi‑component systems
• Exposure to safety‑critical or high‑reliability software environments

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• (or equivalent practical experience)

What We Value

• Strong systems‑thinking capability
• Ability to work across abstraction layers
• Performance‑conscious development mindset
• Clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code
• Comfort working with evolving requirements

Technology Environment (Indicative)

• Linux‑based embedded platforms
• C++ and Python
• Embedded vision and AI pipelines
• Hardware‑accelerated multimedia processing
• Cross‑platform UI frameworks
• Message‑oriented system architectures