Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer – IEEE 802.15.4

📍 Location: Bangalore, India

💼 Experience: 5+ Years

ChipWave™ is a leading technology talent and engineering solutions company specializing in delivering highly skilled IT professionals for project-based engagements and long-term strategic staffing requirements. We partner with global technology leaders to bridge critical talent gaps by providing engineers who seamlessly integrate into client teams and contribute to the development of next-generation semiconductor and embedded products.

At ChipWave, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative wireless connectivity technologies, collaborate with world-class engineering teams, and contribute to products that power the future of IoT and smart connected devices.

ChipWave is seeking an experienced Senior Firmware Engineer – IEEE 802.15.4 to join our growing engineering team.

In this role, you will be part of the Core IEEE 802.15.4 Software Team , responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing firmware for next-generation Zigbee, OpenThread, and Matter solutions. You will work closely with Systems, ASIC, and QA teams throughout the complete product lifecycle—from silicon bring-up and firmware development to validation and production.

This is an exciting opportunity for engineers passionate about embedded firmware, low-power wireless technologies, and IoT connectivity.

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain firmware for IEEE 802.15.4-based wireless solutions.
• Develop firmware supporting Zigbee, OpenThread, and Matter protocols.
• Perform system-level debugging and troubleshooting of IEEE 802.15.4 controller and firmware issues.
• Participate in pre-silicon validation, silicon bring-up, and low-level hardware bring-up activities.
• Develop embedded software in RTOS-based environments .
• Develop and optimize embedded device drivers for wireless platforms.
• Collaborate with Systems, ASIC, Platform, and QA teams to deliver high-quality firmware solutions.
• Analyze performance issues and optimize firmware for reliability, efficiency, and low power consumption.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, debugging sessions, and technical documentation.
• Support the complete firmware development lifecycle, from design through production release.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems , or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Embedded Firmware Development.
• Strong programming expertise in C and Embedded C .
• Hands-on experience developing firmware for IEEE 802.15.4 platforms.
• Practical experience with Zigbee, OpenThread, and Matter firmware development.
• Strong understanding of the IEEE 802.15.4 standard and low-power wireless networking concepts.
• Experience with RTOS-based embedded systems .
• Experience with embedded systems analysis, profiling, and low-level debugging.
• Hands-on experience with communication interfaces including:
• UART
• SPI
• I²C
• I²S
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for embedded microcontroller-based systems.

Experience in one or more of the following areas will be an added advantage:

• Wireless networking protocol stacks.
• Embedded Linux environments.
• Low-power IoT devices and connectivity solutions.
• Silicon bring-up and hardware validation.
• Device driver development.
• Performance optimization and power management.
• Firmware debugging using JTAG, GDB, Logic Analyzers, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Wi-Fi technologies.

We're seeking professionals who are:

• Passionate about embedded firmware and IoT technologies.
• Strong problem-solvers with excellent analytical and debugging skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to software quality.
• Effective communicators and collaborative team players.
• Curious learners who enjoy exploring new technologies and solving complex engineering challenges.

• Work on next-generation IoT, Zigbee, OpenThread, and Matter technologies.
• Contribute to cutting-edge semiconductor and wireless connectivity solutions.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers on globally impactful embedded products.
• Gain exposure to advanced firmware development, silicon bring-up, and wireless protocol stacks.
• Grow your career in an environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning.