Lead Embedded Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 3000000 - Rs 5500000 (ie INR 30 - 55 LPA)

Min Experience: 8+ years

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Embedded Engineer with 8-13 years of experience in designing and developing robust embedded systems for mission-critical products. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Embedded C and hardware design , along with extensive experience in firmware architecture, debugging, and leading engineering teams. You will play a pivotal role in driving product development from concept to production while collaborating closely with hardware, software, QA, and manufacturing teams.

As a technical leader, you will define embedded software architecture, establish engineering best practices, mentor developers, and ensure the delivery of reliable, high-performance embedded solutions. This role demands a hands-on engineering mindset combined with excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of embedded firmware for microcontroller- and processor-based systems
• Architect scalable, modular, and efficient embedded software using Embedded C
• Collaborate with hardware engineers during schematic design, board bring-up, and hardware validation
• Develop low-level device drivers, bootloaders, and communication interfaces
• Perform hardware-software integration, system debugging, and root cause analysis
• Review schematics, datasheets, and PCB layouts to ensure firmware compatibility and optimal system performance
• Optimize firmware for memory utilization, power consumption, and real-time responsiveness
• Lead code reviews, establish coding standards, and ensure compliance with quality and safety guidelines
• Troubleshoot complex field issues and provide timely technical resolutions
• Mentor junior and senior engineers through technical guidance and design reviews
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and technical roadmaps
• Participate in product validation, manufacturing support, and production release activities
• Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and development procedures
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related discipline
• 8-13 years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware development
• Proven experience leading embedded engineering teams and delivering commercial products
• Strong understanding of embedded software development lifecycle and product development processes
  
  

Must-Have Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in Embedded C programming
• Strong understanding of hardware architecture, digital electronics, and microcontroller-based systems
• Experience with ARM Cortex, STM32, NXP, TI, Microchip, or similar microcontroller platforms
• Strong knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, GPIO, ADC, PWM, and interrupt handling
• Expertise in firmware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, SWD, and hardware debuggers
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up, hardware validation, and firmware-hardware integration
• Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
  
  

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience working with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with embedded Linux and device driver development
• Knowledge of wireless technologies including Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or LoRa
• Exposure to secure boot, firmware-over-the-air (FOTA), and cybersecurity practices
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automation and testing
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, product certification, and reliability testing
  
  

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and technical leadership abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality solutions within deadlines
• Passion for building reliable embedded products and mentoring engineering teams
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and committed to engineering excellence