Technical Lead - Firmware Engineer (Linux)

AMETEK; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Bengaluru seeks an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain firmware for embedded systems in our engineering team. You will collaborate with cross-functional groups to deliver real-world products and gain hands-on experience in embedded software development.

Responsibilities include developing C/C++ firmware for embedded Linux, optimizing data structures, bringing up hardware, and integrating user-space apps with third-party libraries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field with extensive hands-on experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with Linux-based embedded platforms in multi-threaded environments.
• Ability to read schematics/datasheets and hardware documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and maintain application firmware in C/C++ for embedded Linux.
• Implement and optimize data structures and low-level algorithms for embedded apps.
• Bring up and validate hardware on microcontrollers/microprocessors.
• Integrate user-space applications with third-party libraries and databases.
• Perform firmware testing, validation, and documentation processes.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams to ensure reliable performance.
• Troubleshoot firmware, hardware, and system level issues.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded Linux

Multi-threading

Data structures

Memory management

Debugging

Serial protocols

Reading datasheets

Hardware bring-up

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Electronics / Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Linux development

Debugging tools

Oscilloscopes

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will work on designing, developing, testing, and maintaining firmware for embedded systems. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to contribute to real‑world products and gain hands‑on experience in embedded software development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and maintain application-level firmware in C/C++ for embedded Linux platforms.
• Implement and optimize data structures and low‑level algorithms for embedded applications.
• Work with microcontrollers/microprocessors to bring up and validate new hardware.
• Develop and integrate user space applications with the use of 3rd party libraries, databases, etc.
• Participate in firmware testing, validation, and documentation processes.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams to ensure reliable system performance.
• Troubleshoot issues at the firmware, hardware, and system level.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 10 years of experience.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++ for embedded systems.
• Good understanding of data structures, memory management, and low‑level programming.
• Proven hands‑on experience with application development on Linux based platforms in multi-threaded and multi-process environments.
• Knowledge of embedded systems fundamentals, including microcontroller architecture, interrupts, and timing.
• Familiarity with serial (UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, etc.) & network communication (TCP, UDP, etc.) protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret datasheets, schematics, and hardware documentation.
• Strong debugging skills using tools such as logic analysers, oscilloscopes, and debuggers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Application development using AI tools such as Co-Pilot, Claude, etc.
• Basic understanding of digital electronics and hardware fundamentals.
• Knowledge of FPGA interfaces, digital communication buses & SoC platforms.
• Exposure to Python, shell scripting, or automation tools.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Experience working with 3 phase measurement & control systems.

Soft Skills

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Compensation

Currency: INR

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.