Robotics Firmware Engineer

About Us

Deccan AI Experts is a pioneering company founded by IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad alumni, with a strong founding team from IITs, NITs, and BITS. We specialize in delivering high-quality human-curated data, AI-first scaled operations services, and more.

About the Role

We are looking for a Robotics Firmware Engineer (Freelancer) to support advanced AI evaluation initiatives focused on embedded robotics systems, firmware development, intelligent automation, and autonomous technologies.

In this role, you will work with AI-generated outputs related to low-level programming, microcontrollers, robotics control systems, sensor integration, embedded Linux, communication protocols, and hardware-software interaction, helping improve how AI models understand and solve real-world firmware and robotics engineering challenges.

You will collaborate with global AI and engineering teams to assess the technical accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of AI-generated embedded robotics solutions. Your contributions will directly enhance AI systems used for robotics automation, intelligent machines, and edge-device applications.

Responsibilities

• Create deliverables addressing common requests within your professional domain, including firmware architectures, embedded robotics workflows, and hardware integration strategies
• Annotate and evaluate AI-generated responses related to robotics firmware and embedded systems engineering
• Review peer-developed deliverables to enhance AI research quality and consistency
• Diagnose and solve real-world firmware and embedded robotics challenges to improve AI reasoning capabilities
• Assess AI outputs for correctness, performance efficiency, hardware compatibility, and operational reliability
• Identify bugs, incorrect assumptions, inefficient implementations, or low-level system issues in AI-generated firmware solutions and provide structured feedback
• Contribute domain expertise to improve AI models focused on embedded systems, robotics firmware, and intelligent automation technologies

Requirements

• Background in Embedded Systems, Robotics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Strong understanding of firmware development, embedded systems, robotics hardware, and low-level programming concepts
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or embedded programming workflows
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, RTOS, embedded Linux, and communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, or MQTT
• Experience with sensor integration, motor control systems, ROS (Robot Operating System), or robotics simulation tools is preferred
• Ability to critically evaluate embedded architectures, firmware workflows, and engineering solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly pay: ₹1500 – ₹3000/hour (project-based, depending on expertise and specialization)
• Fully remote with flexible working hours
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI and robotics research
• Exposure to advanced embedded systems, autonomous robotics, and intelligent automation applications
• Flexibility to manage your own schedule while meeting project deadlines