Tech Lead - Embedded Software (Platform)

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen facility on sharing basis.

Group Mediclaim Insurance

Leave Encashment As per Company’s Norm

Generous Annual Leave 27 days + 8 PH

Job summary

Matrix is seeking a Tech Lead - Embedded Software (Platform) to guide the embedded software lifecycle from ideation to deployment. You will work on Embedded Linux, RTOS, and system-level development, mentoring engineers and collaborating with hardware teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in embedded systems, strong C/C++, and hands-on experience with Yocto/Buildroot, kernel, and device drivers. A leadership mindset and cloud-IoT exposure are a plus.

Qualifications

• .5+ years of Embedded Linux and real-time systems experience.
• Experience in design/architecture, leading technical development, and end-to-end delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and end-to-end delivery of embedded software across platform
• Mentor team members and drive architectural decisions
• Collaborate with product management, QA, hardware, and cross-functional teams
• Ensure alignment with product requirements and architectural guidelines

Skills

Embedded C

C/C++

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Multi-threading

IPC/Message Queues

Networking

Device Drivers

Yocto/Buildroot

SoC/Hardware understanding

Code reviews

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech in Electronics & Communications or related field

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Linux Kernel

U-Boot/Bootloader

Job description

Tech Lead - Embedded Software (Platform)

5+ Years

Full-Time

We aspire to be world-leader in innovative telecom and security solutions by offering cutting-edge, high-performance telecom and security solutions to business customers.

Our Mission is simple. To prove that Indian engineers can design, develop, and manufacture world-class technology products for customers across the world, right from India. Join our team of like-minded engineers, applied researchers, and technocrats with the will, courage, and madness to achieve this mission!

Why work at Matrix

Matrix fully integrates software and hardware across its products. Engineers here collaborate more effectively to create solutions that solve real problems and make an impact. We are responsible for every nut, bolt, and line of code in our products!

As an Tech Lead, your involvement will be critical in the entire lifecycle of a product - right from ideation-development-production-deployment. Get to feel the sense of accomplishment that comes with creating something that solves a real and pressing problem and is used by scores of customers.

Job Description

Role : Technical Lead- Embedded (Platform)

Function : Embedded Software Development (Platform)

Who are you

You are a passionate and technically strong Embedded Software professional with expertise in Embedded Linux, Real-Time Systems, C/C++, OOPS, Data Structures, Multi-threading, IPC/Message Queues, Networking, and Software Security.

You have the ability to design software architecture, lead technical development, review code, mentor team members, and drive end-to-end delivery of robust and scalable embedded solutions. Exposure to cloud-connected/IoT or SaaS applications will be an added advantage.

Experience : 5+ Years

Qualification : B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech in Electronics & Communication, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Technical Skills Required :

• Strong hands-on experience in C / Embedded C development.
• Strong expertise in Embedded Linux, including system-level development, debugging, performance analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture, hardware components, and related platform concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Board Bring-up, Yocto, Buildroot, Linux Kernel, U-Boot, and Bootloader.
• Good exposure to Device Driver development/debugging and hardware/software integration.
• Good understanding of IPC, multithreading, synchronization, memory management, and networking.
• Hands-on experience with hardware interfaces and low-level debugging, including SPI, UART, I2C, MIPI/LVDS, and MMC/SD.
• Experience with end-to-end effort estimation, technical planning, and task breakdown, ensuring predictable and timely delivery.
• Proven experience in leading and participating in design and code reviews, with a strong focus on engineering standards, scalability, maintainability, and best practices.
• Experience ensuring that technical solutions are aligned with product requirements, architectural guidelines, and business objectives.
• Proven ability to identify technical risks, dependencies, performance bottlenecks, and architectural challenges, and drive effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong collaboration experience with Product Management, QA, Architects, Hardware, and other cross-functional teams to ensure technical and business alignment.
• Practical experience working closely with Hardware teams throughout the product lifecycle, including schematic reviews, board bring-up, hardware/software integration, thermal testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation of new or alternate hardware chips and peripherals.
• Knowledge of Audio/Video technologies or media subsystems would be an added advantage.

What do we offer you

• Opportunity to work for Indian Technology Company. You can contribute to the mission of making world class products, In India, for the world.
• Opportunity to remain rooted as an engineer, a designer, and a technologist while leading a large team.
• Opportunity to work on real time applications, live streaming projects and end to end product development life cycle.
• Opportunity to lead multiple projects based on Embedded, Linux, Windows, AI and Mobile Technologies.
• Be a part of Multicultural, Gender unbiased, Merit driven team.
• Robust Rewards and Recognition program that encourages growth mindset.
• Competitive Salary with various other benefits.
• Leave Encashment As per Company’s Norms.
• Canteen facility on sharing basis.
• Generous Annual Leave : 27 days (PL+SL+CL) + 8 public holidays, holiday adjustments to convert weekends to long weekends.
• Group Mediclaim Insurance (for self + spouse + 2 kids + 2 parents), Accident Insurance (Employee) - Premium paid by the Company.