Embedded Software Engineer

Wippi is India’s first screen-free smart audio companion for kids. Every Wippi card, featuring iconic characters, comes alive with rich stories, songs, and magical audio interactions when placed inside the device and activated with a simple button press. We blend physical storytelling with AI magic — to spark imagination, values, and joy.

We are looking for a Firmware enginee r to own and build Wippi's firmware from the ground up. This is a founding rol e where you will spend a significant portion of your time writing, debugging, and shipping embedded firmwar e, while also setting technical direction and building a small, high-quality team

.You will be directly responsible for the reliability, performance, and scalability of firmware running on our devices — from prototype boards to millions of devices in the field

.This role is ideal for someone who wants technical ownershi p, enjoys deep embedded work

.Key Responsibilities

1) Firmware development

• Write, review, and maintain production-grade embedded firmwar e (embedded C/C++)
• .Implement and debug core device functionality: boot flow, power management, audio pipelines, LEDs, buttons, connectivity, and peripherals
• .Actively debug system-level issues using serial logs, hardware tools, and real devices
• .Optimize firmware for reliability, performance, and low-power usage
• .Own firmware builds, flashing, release processes, and OTA updates

.2) Firmware Architecture and future roadma

• pDesign and evolve firmware architecture to support current and future Wippi devices
• .Make pragmatic architecture decisions balancing speed, stability, and scale
• .Define coding standards, firmware versioning, and release discipline
• .Ensure clean interfaces between firmware, hardware, cloud, and AI systems

.3) Quality and Reliability

• Own firmware stability across development, pilot runs, and mass production
• .Lead EVT/DVT/PVT firmware readiness and factory bring-up
• .Debug manufacturing and field issues hands-on alongside vendors and internal teams
• .Establish firmware test strategies, regression checks, and production validation flows

.5) Cross functional collaboration

• Work closely with hardware, product, AI, cloud, and QA teams
• .Translate product requirements into firmware execution plans
• .Act as the firmware owner in leadership and external partner discussions

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Require skills and experien

• ce3-4 years of experience i n embedded firmware developme nt, with a strong hands-on track recor
• d.Deep expertise i n embedded C/C ++ and microcontroller-based systems (ESP32 or similar
• ).Strong understanding of hardware–firmware interaction (power, audio, peripherals
• ).Experience shipping firmware int o real consumer devic es at scal
• e.Proven ability to debug complex issues across firmware, hardware, and manufacturin
• g.Experience mentoring or leading engineers while staying hands-o
• n.Comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous startup environment

s.Preferred qualificati

• onExperience in early-stage startups or zero-to-one hardware product
• s.Background in audio devices, low-power systems, or IoT product
• s.Experience with OTA updates and device managemen
• t.Exposure to factory firmware bring-up and production testin
• g.Willingness to occasionally travel for manufacturing suppor

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Why Join Wip

• pi?Lead a nd build firmware hands -on for India’s first AI-native kids tech br
• andSignificant equity with leadership compensat
• ionHigh ownership and direct impact on shipped produ
• ctsWork at the intersection of embedded systems, AI, and storytell
• ingShape engineering culture from day
• oneBuild technology that positively impacts how kids grow and le