Embedded firmware engineer

BackgroundPraan (Praan, Inc.) is an impact focused deep-tech startup democratizing clean air using breakthrough filterless technology. The company is backed by top tier VCs and CXOs globally and currently operates between the United States and India. Our team puts extreme attention to detail and loves building technology that's aspirational. Praan's team and culture is positioned to empower people to solve large global problems at an accelerated pace.WhyEveryone worries about the dooms-day in climate change which is expected to occur in the 2050s. However, there's one doom's day which is the reality for millions of people around the world today. Air pollution takes more than 7 Million lives globally every single year. Over 5% of premature children death occur due to air pollution in developing countries. Everyone has relied on governments or experts to solve the problem, but most solutions up until today have either been too expensive or too ineffective. Praan is an attempt at making the future cleaner, healthier, and safer for the generations to come.Job DescriptionWrite code and develop firmware from scratch as necessary to meet project requirements, ensuring optimal performance and functionalityDesign and implement the application framework and system services for a new embedded platform.Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers on the hardware design and implementation process from design through manufacturing and testing.Assist in the design and development of test systems for validation of the platform from hardware to firmware.Development of Cellular/Wifi Systems with MQTT BrokingKeep up with the latest embedded firmware technologies/versions and tools.Enforce a high standard of quality over the code base and application performance.Influence every aspect of the firmware development process.Coordination with supply chain team and international vendors for sourcing of raw materials, material and cost optimizationCollaboration with mechanical design, simulation, software, product design teams for electronic hardware and harness integrationWorking alongside third party validation companies such as UL, LEEDS, etc for commercial certificationInteraction with business team for product feature changesInteraction with B2 B customer teams globally where applicableWorking alongside program manager and company leadership on key product deliverables and timelinesDeveloping and maintaining key technology documentation across core technology and embedded hardware electrical engineering teamsSkill RequirementsBS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering or similar degreeMinimum 2 years experience designing and implementing embedded software systems in C.Experience building and shipping Embedded Firmware Products commerciallyExperience implementing power-optimized firmware.Bare-metal embedded system design experiencePast experience with Multi-threading and RTOSPast experience with OTA via GSM/Wi-FiExcellent skills in debugging tools like bus analyzers and oscilloscopes.Experience implementing and debugging hardware drivers.Past experience working with antenna's and GSM based Io T Devices - experience with AT CommandsStrong electrical and computer engineering fundamentals - Analog and Digital CircuitsExceptional communication skillsHigh energy, optimistic candidateStrong abilities to work independentlyPraan is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, caste, gender, disability or any other criteria. We just care about working with great human beings