Embedded Product Development Lead

Job Summary:

• Identify opportunities to enhance and improve product performance and functionality
• Provide technical expertise in defining embedded software requirements
• Lead the design and development of new embedded software components
• Integrate new solutions with existing embedded software and hardware systems
• Act as a liaison between customer stakeholders and the Cognizant team

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills:

• 10+ years of commercial experience, preferably in a Software Architect or similar role
• Proven experience in architecture, design, and implementation of embedded products from concept to production
• Strong background in object-oriented analysis, design, and development
• Proficiency in C++ (primary programming language)
• Experience with XML, SQL, Linux OS , and scripting (Python or Bash)
• Excellent communication skills with a strong command of English

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills:

• Experience with UI development for embedded systems using web technologies (HTTP, HTTPS, JavaScript)
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Serial, TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, MODBUS, etc.)
• Understanding of real-time embedded systems and RTOS concepts, preferably in a Linux environment
• Familiarity with development methodologies such as Agile, V-Model , and SDLC processes
• Experience with tools such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, Git, Mercurial, Jenkins, UML
• Experience working as a Scrum Master or Technical Lead
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Experience in embedded software development for measurement/analytical equipment (Oil & Gas domain preferred)
• Hands-on experience with ARM processors , BSP development, and Linux/Yocto builds (NXP iMXx, Arduino, BeagleBone, Raspberry Pi)
• Experience in embedded device driver development
• Knowledge of cross-compilation and target debugging in Linux environments