Job Description

Job Title: Firmware Lead

Location:

Bangalore, India

Work Mode:

Work From Office (WFO)

Experience:

6-7 Years

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced

Firmware Lead

to drive the design, development, and delivery of high-quality embedded firmware solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in embedded systems, proven leadership ability, and the capability to guide a team while working closely with hardware and cross-functional engineering groups.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and optimization of firmware for embedded systems ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability. Mentor, guide, and coordinate a team of firmware engineers to foster innovation and high-quality outcomes. Develop, maintain, and enhance firmware architecture using

C/C++

, aligned with evolving product and technology requirements. Collaborate with hardware engineers to define interface specifications and ensure seamless hardware-firmware integration. Perform code reviews, system validation, and verification to uphold quality and industry best practices. Investigate, debug, and resolve firmware issues to improve system performance and stability. Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and reports for internal stakeholders. Stay current with emerging embedded technologies and recommend relevant improvements to enhance product capabilities. Ensure all firmware development complies with organizational processes, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).

6-7 years

of hands-on experience in firmware development for embedded systems. Proven leadership experience in managing firmware teams or leading firmware-heavy projects. Strong proficiency in

C/C++

and familiarity with assembly programming. Solid understanding of microcontroller architectures, peripherals, and embedded systems fundamentals. Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and agile development processes. Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

. Knowledge of wireless communication protocols such as

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee

. Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers). Understanding of safety or compliance standards such as

ISO 26262

or

IEC 61508

.
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person