Tech Lead Embedded Software/firmware Job in Smart Soc Solutions

Tech Lead Embedded Software/Firmware

Location: Ahmedabad

Job Type: Full-Time

Category: Embedded Solutions

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Tech Lead Embedded Software/Firmware to lead our growing embedded systems team focused on delivering robust solutions for industrial applications, with opportunities to work on avionics and high-end consumer electronics. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically strong, and adept at mentoring engineers while driving the delivery of production-quality embedded software.

Key Responsibilities

• Define software architecture and guide design decisions for embedded products across industrial and consumer domains.
• Lead development of embedded firmware for microcontrollers, SoCs, and FPGAs using C/C++ and assembly language.
• Drive Board Support Package (BSP) development including bootloaders, device drivers, and OS bring-up (Linux, RTOS).
• Collaborate with hardware teams on board bring-up, hardware validation, and early prototyping.
• Architect and implement firmware for interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, GPIO, and memory controllers.
• Integrate RTOS or embedded Linux based on project needs, including kernel customization and peripheral support.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and promote embedded software best practices.
• Maintain embedded development environments, toolchains, and build systems (e.g., Make, CMake, Yocto).
• Manage the entire software lifecycle from requirements gathering through testing, validation, and release.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including hardware, QA, and manufacturing for seamless product delivery.
• Mentor and provide technical training to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Lead root cause analysis and debugging for complex system-level hardware/software issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety frameworks (e.g., MISRA, ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
• Work closely with project and program managers on timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
• 10+ years of embedded firmware/software development experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in embedded C/C++, real-time operating systems, and microcontroller/System on Module platforms.
• Experience with firmware bring-up, bootloaders, RTOS (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, etc.), and communication protocol stacks.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN) and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols, safety-critical systems, and hardware interfacing.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks such as DO-178, MISRA, or ISO 26262 is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in avionics or consumer electronics firmware development.
• Proficiency in scripting languages and Python-based test automation.
• Knowledge of embedded Linux and FPGA interfacing or signal processing.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects across industrial, avionics, and emerging technology sectors.
• Lead and grow a high-performing embedded software team with career advancement prospects.
• Competitive salary and a dynamic, collaborative work environment.