Embedded Firmware Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Firmware - Consultant

Location: Teknovate Enterprise Solutions Pvt Ltd, Bangalore

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Consultant to lead the architecture, design, and optimization of firmware for Teknovates IoT and embedded products. The role requires deep technical expertise in real-time embedded systems, protocol integration, and system-level performance tuning, along with strong leadership to mentor teams and ensure reliable, scalable, and secure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end firmware development from design, coding, integration, and testing to deployment.
• Architect and implement RTOS-based scheduling, multitasking, and inter-process communication.
• Develop and optimize device drivers and middleware for I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN, BLE, Wi-Fi, MQTT, and Modbus.
• Ensure firmware-hardware integration with STM32, TI, NXP, and similar controllers.
• Drive low-power optimization and memory efficiency for battery-operated devices.
• Implement and validate secure bootloaders, OTA updates, and cybersecurity measures.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and validation using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD, and protocol analyzers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, cloud, and applications) for seamless IoT ecosystem integration.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct design/code reviews, and establish best practices in firmware development.
• Ensure compliance with MISRA-C, ISO, IEC, and other industry standards.

Skills & Tools

• Programming Languages: Expert in C, Embedded C, with working knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, and test harness development.
• Firmware Architecture: Strong experience in RTOS-based design (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr, or similar), real-time scheduling, interrupt handling, and inter-task communication.
• Protocols & Communication Interfaces: Proficient in CAN, LIN, Modbus, MQTT, BLE, Wi-Fi, IC, SPI, UART, RS-485, and Ethernet.
• MCUs & Platforms: Deep knowledge of STM32 (F7, L4 series), TI Hercules, NXP, ESP32, Renesas, and similar microcontrollers.
• Device Drivers & Middleware: Development of low-level drivers for sensors, motor drivers, and peripherals with proven debugging and optimization expertise.
• Security & Reliability: Experience implementing secure bootloaders, OTA updates, encryption (AES, RSA, ECC), watchdogs, and fail-safe mechanisms.
• Debugging & Validation Tools: Proficiency with JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BusMaster, PCAN, and protocol analyzers.
• Version Control & Build Tools: Strong experience with Git, Makefile, CMake, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines for firmware release cycles.
• Compliance & Standards: Knowledge of MISRA-C, IEC 61508, and structured code reviews.
• Optimization Expertise: Skilled in low-power design, memory optimization, and real-time performance tuning for mission-critical applications.

Qualification & Experience

Education: Bachelors degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, or related engineering fields from a recognized institution.

Experience:

• 8–12 years of proven industry experience in embedded firmware development, preferably in IoT, industrial automation, energy, or telecom domains.
• Hands-on expertise in end-to-end firmware lifecycle – architecture, design, coding, debugging, validation, and deployment.
• Strong track record of delivering production-grade embedded/IoT products with large-scale field deployments.
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers, reviewing code, and contributing to technical strategy.
• Exposure to global clients/projects and working in multi-disciplinary teams (hardware, firmware, cloud, mobile app integration).
• Familiarity with startup culture and fast-paced R&D environments will be an added advantage.