Embedded Firmware Engineer

Embedded Firmware Engineer at Kitchenery Inc.

Location:
Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Apply at:

Immediate Availability

Job Description:

Kitchenery is revolutionizing the future of kitchen appliances with Wireless Power Transfer (WPT)
technology. We are seeking a
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
to drive firmware development for our
WPT Rx and Tx modules
. You will be responsible for
designing, implementing, testing, and optimizing embedded firmware
for our smart appliances like kettles, blenders, toasters, and more.

This role requires
strong expertise in embedded systems, low-level programming, power electronics, and BLE-based communication.
The ideal candidate should have experience developing
scalable, modular, and power-efficient firmware
for microcontrollers in
wireless power, smart appliances, or industrial IoT applications
.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on firmware development
  for Kitchenery's
  WPT Tx and Rx systems
  , ensuring seamless power transfer and communication.
• Develop and optimize
  real-time firmware in C/C++
  for
  MCUs handling WPT, BLE communication, power negotiation, and system safety
  .
• Design and implement
  low-level drivers for I2C, SPI, UART, ADCs, GPIO, and PWM-based power control
  .
• Collaborate with
  hardware engineers
  to validate system performance, debug
  PCB-level issues
  , and optimize firmware for
  custom PCBs and sensors
  .
• Implement
  BLE-based handshake protocols
  between
  WPT Tx and Rx systems
  , ensuring
  secure data transfer and OTA firmware updates
  .
• Analyze schematics and PCB layouts
  to ensure firmware compatibility and efficiency in power conversion.
• Develop
  firmware validation and QA processes
  to test edge cases, improve reliability, and ensure compliance with
  UL/CE/FCC
  safety standards.
• Implement
  state-machine logic
  for
  device-specific functionalities
  (e.g.,
  temperature control in kettles, motor speed regulation in blenders
  ).
• Perform
  real-world debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
  .
• Provide
  technical documentation
  for firmware architecture, APIs, and system-level interactions.
• Work with
  OEMs/ODMs
  to integrate firmware into production-ready appliances.
• Ensure
  scalability of firmware
  from prototypes to
  mass-market consumer appliances
  .

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering
or equivalent.

10+ years
of experience in
embedded firmware development
.

Strong
C/C++ programming skills
for
bare-metal and RTOS environments
.

Experience with
microcontrollers (ESP32, Renesas, STM32, TI, NXP, etc.)
in real-world applications.

Expertise in
BLE-based communication, power negotiation, and encrypted data exchange
.

Strong knowledge of
wireless power transfer (WPT), induction heating, and power electronics
.

Proficiency in
debugging hardware-firmware interactions
using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and firmware debugging tools.

Experience with
firmware OTA updates, bootloaders, memory management, and power efficiency optimization
.

Familiarity with
electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and working with hardware teams
.

Ability to design
robust and scalable firmware architectures for mass-market products
.

Strong understanding of
state machines, motor control, temperature sensing, and real-time event handling
.

Excellent
documentation skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities

If you are passionate about developing new technologies, thrive in a start-up environment, and are eager to revolutionize the kitchen appliance industry, we would love to hear from you. Join Kitchenery and be part of our journey to redefine the way we cook and power our kitchens.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to , indicating "Sr. Embedded Firmware Engineer" in the subject line.

Benefits

• Be a part of the "Kitchenery: Mission of the Future", Venture Executive Journey
• Get hands-on leadership experience in groundbreaking wireless power transfer technology development and holistic venture execution.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A flexible and supportive company culture that values work-life balance.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the rapidly growing smart kitchen industry.