Embedded Systems Engineer

CyOpsPath Introduction

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Key Responsibilities

1. Firmware Development: Design, code, unit test, and debug low-level embedded software (C/C++) for microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, RISC-V, ESP32, STM32) and Real-Time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux, Zephyr).
2. Hardware Integration: Interface with hardware design teams to bring up new boards, validate schematics, and test low-level peripheral drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, PCIe, USB).
3. System Testing & Debugging: Utilize hardware debugging tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG/SWD debuggers) to isolate, trace, and resolve timing, memory, and performance issues.
4. Optimization: Optimize code footprint, execution speed, and power consumption for resource-constrained device environments.
5. Security & Reliability: Implement secure boot protocols, over-the-air (OTA) updates, memory protection, and failure-recovery mechanisms.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware, backend, and product management teams to define system architectures, component selection, and technical specifications.

Required Qualifications & Skills

1. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience, along with 3+ years in embedded software development.
2. Programming: Expert proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems, with a solid grasp of data structures, pointers, memory management, and bitwise operations.
3. RTOS & OS: Hands-on experience with RTOS concepts (task scheduling, semaphores, mutexes, IPC) or Embedded Linux system development/kernel drivers.
4. Hardware Protocols: Strong understanding of hardware communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN bus, or Ethernet.
5. Debugging Tools: Proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and JTAG/SWD debuggers.
6. Version Control: Experience using Git for source code control and collaborative code reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Familiarity with wireless communication stacks (Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRa, or Cellular/NB-IoT).
2. Experience writing hardware description languages (Verilog/VHDL) or working with FPGA platforms.
3. Knowledge of industrial safety and compliance standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or MISRA C guidelines).
4. Hands-on experience with automated firmware testing frameworks or CI/CD pipelines for embedded hardware.