Job Description :

A Firmware Architect is responsible for designing and developing firmware for embedded systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.

Here are some key aspects of the role :

Responsibilities :

- Design and develop embedded firmware for various systems.

- Lead firmware architecture design and ensure alignment with product requirements.

- Collaborate with hardware engineers to define requirements and troubleshoot issues.

- Optimize firmware for performance, power consumption, and memory usage.

- Review and improve existing codebases to enhance system performance.

- Develop and maintain documentation related to firmware architecture and design.

- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in embedded systems.

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Architectural Design : Lead the design and development of firmware architecture for new and existing products, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.

- Technical Leadership : Provide technical guidance and mentorship to firmware development teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

- Project Management : Oversee the entire firmware development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.

- Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to ensure seamless integration and alignment with overall product goals.

- Code Review : Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and ensure adherence to best practices.

- Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for firmware architecture, design specifications, and development processes.

- Innovation : Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and drive continuous improvement and innovation within the firmware team.

- Problem Solving : Identify and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality firmware solutions

Mandatory Skills :

- Communication Protocols : Industrial Protocols like MODBUS, EtherCAT, EthernetIP, Profinet and PROFIsafe, CIP safety and interfaces like UART, RS232, RS485, RS422, I2C, SPI, QSPI.

- NETWORK PROTOCOLS : Bluetooth (BLE), Wi-Fi, Zigbee

- Embedded Tools and Instruments usage

- Code Composer Studio, IAR Workbench, MPLab X IDE, KEIL, LDRA, PCLint, Coverity, Seggar Embedded Studio etc.

- STANDARDS : IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC 62061, IEC 61514, MISRA, CE MDD 93/42/EC), IEC 61508 / IEC 62061

- Proficiency in program

Desirable Skills :

- System, Firmware, Embedded Systems, Firmware Development, RTOS, Embedded Development