Lead Firmware Engineer
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\# \*Lead Firmware Engineer\*
\#\# \*Experience\*
12\+ Years
\#\# \*Employment Type\*
Full\-Time
\#\# \*Work Location\*
Pune
\#\# \*Work Mode\*
Hybrid (4 Days Work from Office \| 1 Day Work from Home)
\# \*About the Role\*
We are looking for a highly skilled and hands\-on \*Lead Firmware Engineer\* to lead our Embedded Firmware and Embedded Hardware engineering teams while actively contributing to architecture, design, development, debugging, and technical problem\-solving.
This is a \*technical leadership role, not a pure people management position. The ideal candidate will take end\-to\-end ownership of embedded firmware and hardware development for industrial products such as \*\*Servo Drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motion Controllers, Safety Drives, and Industrial Automation Solutions\*. The candidate should be passionate about mentoring engineers, driving engineering excellence, and delivering high\-quality embedded systems while remaining deeply involved in hands\-on technical work.
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\# \*Key Responsibilities\*
\#\# \*Technical Leadership \& Architecture\*
\* Lead the technical direction, architecture, and execution of embedded firmware and hardware projects.
\* Own the embedded electronics architecture covering MCU/SoC hardware, firmware architecture, RTOS, drivers, middleware, and communication interfaces.
\* Define technology roadmaps for embedded hardware platforms, microcontrollers, firmware frameworks, RTOS, and development toolchains.
\* Drive architectural decisions by balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, cybersecurity, quality, and cost.
\* Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex cross\-functional engineering challenges.
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\#\# \*Hands\-on Engineering\*
\* Actively participate in hardware architecture, schematic, and PCB layout reviews.
\* Perform firmware architecture discussions, code reviews, and contribute to critical Embedded C development when required.
\* Support hardware bring\-up and prototype debugging.
\* Perform debugging using Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, JTAG, and SWD tools.
\* Lead root cause analysis for hardware, firmware, EMC, reliability, and performance\-related issues.
\* Ensure high\-quality, maintainable, and scalable firmware design.
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\#\# \*Embedded Hardware\*
\* Guide embedded hardware design involving MCU/SoC interfaces, analog and digital circuits, power management, monitoring, and protection.
\* Review PCB layouts with emphasis on Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), EMC, and EMI considerations.
\* Support component selection, reliability analysis, lifecycle management, and manufacturing readiness.
\* Oversee hardware verification, validation, and environmental testing activities.
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\#\# \*Embedded Firmware\*
\* Lead development of Embedded C firmware for real\-time embedded systems.
\* Design and review low\-level drivers, peripherals, RTOS/bare\-metal applications, bootloaders, and firmware update mechanisms.
\* Develop and review industrial communication stacks such as EtherCAT, CAN, PROFINET, and IO\-Link.
\* Implement secure boot, secure firmware update mechanisms, cryptography, and cybersecurity best practices.
\* Ensure firmware quality through modular design, maintainability, and structured software engineering practices.
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\#\# \*Cross\-Functional Collaboration\*
\* Collaborate closely with Controls, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and System Architecture teams.
\* Work with controls engineers on PWM, ADC timing, and real\-time system requirements.
\* Support product certifications, customer escalations, and technical audits.
\* Ensure alignment between hardware, firmware, and system\-level requirements.
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\#\# \*Team Leadership\*
\* Lead, mentor, and technically coach Embedded Hardware and Firmware engineers.
\* Drive technical excellence through design reviews, code reviews, knowledge sharing, and engineering best practices.
\* Support hiring, onboarding, capability development, and team growth.
\* Build a collaborative, high\-performance engineering culture while remaining hands\-on.
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\#\# \*Process \& Quality\*
\* Establish and maintain structured development processes, documentation, configuration management, and traceability.
\* Drive engineering best practices for design reviews, verification planning, and continuous improvement.
\* Promote firmware and hardware verification methodologies and support industrialization activities.
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\# \*Mandatory Skills\*
\#\# \*Embedded Firmware\*
\* 12\+ years of Embedded Firmware development experience.
\* Strong expertise in Embedded C programming.
\* Real\-Time Firmware development using RTOS or Bare\-Metal architecture.
\* Bootloader development and Firmware Update mechanisms.
\* Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills.
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\#\# \*Embedded Hardware\*
\* Hands\-on experience with MCU/SoC\-based hardware design.
\* Strong understanding of Analog and Digital Circuits.
\* Power Management and Sequencing.
\* PCB Design Flow and PCB Layout Reviews.
\* EMC/EMI fundamentals and debugging.
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\#\# \*Hardware Debugging\*
Hands\-on experience with:
\* Oscilloscope
\* Logic Analyzer
\* JTAG
\* SWD
\* Hardware Bring\-up
\* Prototype Debugging
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\#\# \*Industrial Communication Protocols\*
Hands\-on experience with one or more of the following:
\* EtherCAT
\* CAN
\* PROFINET
\* EtherNet/IP
\* IO\-Link
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\#\# \*Domain Experience\*
Mandatory experience in one or more of the following:
\* Servo Drives
\* Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
\* Motion Controllers
\* Motion Control Systems
\* Power Electronics
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\#\# \*Leadership Experience\*
\* Currently working as a Technical Manager, Technical Lead, or System Architect.
\* Managing a team of 4–6 engineers while remaining technically hands\-on.
\* Experience in architecture reviews, design reviews, and code reviews.
\* Experience working with European and/or US customers and stakeholders.
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\# \*Qualifications\*
\* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
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\# \*Core Competencies\*
\* Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.
\* Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
\* Strong analytical and problem\-solving abilities.
\* Self\-driven with a proactive and ownership\-oriented mindset.
\* Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines.
\* Passion for engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
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\# \*Preferred Skills\*
\* Secure Boot
\* Cryptography
\* IEC 62443 Cybersecurity
\* Functional Safety (SIL2/SIL3\)
\* Automated Testing
\* Continuous Integration (CI)
\* Scripting and Test Automation
\* Agile Development Methodology
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\# \*What We're Looking For\*
\* A hands\-on technical leader with deep expertise in embedded firmware and embedded hardware development.
\* Strong experience leading engineering teams while actively contributing to design and development.
\* Proven expertise in industrial communication protocols, embedded debugging, and firmware architecture.
\* Experience in industrial electronics, motion control, servo drives, VFDs, or power electronics is mandatory.
\* Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating with global stakeholders.
\* Stable employment history, with a minimum of \*3 years in at least one organization\*, is preferred.
\* Candidates based in Pune or willing to relocate to Pune are preferred.
\* Immediate to 30 days' notice period is preferred. Candidates serving up to a 60\-day notice period may also be considered.
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\# \*Why Join Us?\*
\* Opportunity to work on cutting\-edge industrial automation and embedded technologies.
\* Lead the development of next\-generation embedded products.
\* Hybrid work model with excellent work\-life balance.
\* Collaborative engineering culture with global exposure.
\* Long\-term career growth in a high\-impact technical leadership role.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pune, Maharashtra
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