Embedded Software Engineer (MCU & RTOS)

Job Description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer (MCU & RTOS) Location: Chennai Job Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Mid-Level Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Embedded Systems Software Developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in microcontroller (MCU)-based programming and real-time operating systems (RTOS). You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded firmware and software for various applications, ensuring high performance and reliability. Key Responsibilities: ? Design and implement embedded software for microcontroller-based systems. ? Develop real-time firmware using RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, ThreadX). ? Collaborate with hardware engineers for board bring-up and hardware/software integration. ? Write low-level device drivers for peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, PWM, etc. ? Develop and maintain software documentation including architecture, design, and user manuals. ? Debug and troubleshoot software issues using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD. ? Participate in code reviews and ensure software development best practices. ? Contribute to system-level design, including power management and optimization techniques. ? Support testing, validation, and deployment processes for embedded solutions. Required Skills and Qualifications: ? Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. ? 4+ years of experience in embedded firmware/software development. ? Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems. ? Hands-on experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M, STM32.). ? Strong understanding of RTOS concepts including task scheduling, inter-process communication, and resource management. ? Familiarity with communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, etc. ? Experience with embedded development tools: IDEs (e.g., Keil, IAR, STM32CubeIDE), debuggers, and emulators. ? Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN). Preferred Qualifications: ? Experience with safety-critical or industrial embedded systems. ? Knowledge of bare-metal programming and interrupt handling. ? Exposure to wireless communication stacks (IoT, BLE, Zigbee, LoRa, etc.). ? Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and testing. ? Experience with CI/CD tools for embedded systems.