Senior Firmware Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of firmware for our innovative IoT Health & AI devices. You will play a critical role in architecting and implementing robust, secure firmware solutions that integrate seamlessly with our hardware and software platforms. This role requires a strong background in embedded systems, a deep understanding of IoT technologies, and a passion for creating cutting-edge products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the firmware design, development, and maintenance for microcontroller and microprocessor-based platforms, including ARM Cortex-M, STM32MP, TI AM62x, Broadcom multi-core architectures, ESP32-S3/C6, and RISC V.

• Architect and implement custom Yocto-based Linux distributions and FreeRTOS deployments across single-core and multi-core edge hardware, integrating AI processors, DSPs, and sensor interfaces.

• Develop device drivers and board support packages (BSPs) for a variety of sensors, such as IR imaging arrays, high-resolution cameras, precision load cells, audio DSPs, and proximity sensors, as well as communication modules like BLE, LoRa, and USB-C.

• Support the integration and optimization of sensor fusion pipelines, including machine learning (ML) models (CNN, LSTM, YOLO-family) for classification, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.

• Build robust, secure firmware for handling high-throughput sensor data, cloud connectivity, and privacy/compliance features, including event-based activation, local data processing, and over-the-air (OTA) updates.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, and product teams to achieve seamless integration and diagnostics for modular and scalable systems.

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans, including unit, integration, sensor calibration, and in-field validation.

• Document all development stages and ensure compliance with IoT, CE, FCC, RoHS, and application-level certifications.

• Mentor junior engineers and represent the firmware perspective with manufacturing and technical partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field from a Tier 1 institute.

• 6–8 years of experience in embedded systems and firmware development from the ground up, including complex product cycles. Startup experience is preferred.

• Extensive experience with ARM Cortex-M/-A based microcontrollers and microprocessors, such as STM32N6, STM32MP, TI AM62x, and Broadcom multi-core, as well as ESP32-S3, ESP32-C6, and exposure to RISC V architectures.

• Expertise in Yocto Linux and FreeRTOS, including BSP, kernel module, and driver development for image processing, ML, DSP, and sensor interfacing.

• Proven ability to work with AI-enabled SoCs, digital signal processing, filter/RF design, and embedded ML frameworks.

• Deep knowledge of custom device driver creation (cameras, load cells, DSP, BLE/LoRa) and secure IoT system integration.

• Strong troubleshooting and holistic problem-solving skills for multidisciplinary, cross-team collaboration.

• Proficient technical communication and process documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in IoT/consumer electronics, specifically wearables and smart devices.

• Familiarity with STM32, Broadcom, TI, and ESP platforms across ARM and RISC V cores.

• Hands-on experience with privacy/encryption standards, OTA update frameworks, and secure edge/cloud data handling.

• Collaborative mindset and experience mentoring in agile, product-driven teams.