Embedded Firmware Lead - C/C++, Low-Power MCU Expert

HCL Technologies Limited; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking an embedded firmware engineer to develop, write, and debug C/C++ code for microcontrollers and processors. The role emphasizes firmware validation on PCBs and collaboration with electrical, systems, and software teams to optimize interconnections and implement updates.

The candidate will focus on ultra-low-power MCU/processor firmware, adhering to MISRA standards, defining design requirements, and documenting firmware for production release.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, writing, and debugging code for embedded microcontrollers and processors (ARM and MSP430, preferred).
• Expert in C and C#, C++.
• Develop firmware, validate and test firmware implementation on PCB.
• Work interactively with electrical engineers to select a microcontroller and optimize interconnections.
• Work with systems and software engineers to test and implement firmware updates.
• Implement firmware coding for ultra low power battery operated MCUs / Processors. Measure system power and optimize the power consumption.
• Adhere to coding standards, MISRA compliant coding guidelines, code static analyzers, etc.
• Define requirements and specifications for firmware design implementation
• Document firmware for release to production.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for embedded microcontrollers and processors (ARM MSP430 preferred).
• Ensure firmware quality through validation and testing on PCB.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to select MCUs and optimize interconnections.
• Coordinate with systems and software engineers for firmware updates testing and implementation.
• Implement low power firmware and measure power consumption for optimization.
• Follow MISRA standards and use static analysis tools where applicable.
• Define firmware requirements and specifications early in projects.
• Document firmware for release to production.

Skills

C

C#

C++

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking an embedded firmware engineer to develop, write, and debug C/C++ code for microcontrollers and processors. The role emphasizes firmware validation on PCBs and collaboration with electrical, systems, and software teams to optimize interconnections and implement updates.

The candidate will focus on ultra-low-power MCU/processor firmware, adhering to MISRA standards, defining design requirements, and documenting firmware for production release.