Embedded Software Technology Lead

Responsibilities :

Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers, providing technical guidance and day-to-day direction.

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain embedded firmware components using C/C++.

Knolwedge of RTOS like NXP MQX, FreeRTOS, Zypher OS.

Analyze software defects, perform root cause analysis, and drive defect resolution activities.

Participate actively in coding, debugging, integration, and verification activities.

Develop and maintain software design documents, technical specifications, and associated project documentation.

Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to software development processes, coding standards, and quality guidelines.

Collaborate with architects, hardware engineers, QA teams, and system engineers to deliver reliable software solutions.

Support integration of firmware with hardware peripherals and communication interfaces.

Develop and maintain automated test suites, unit tests, and integration test frameworks.

Provide effort estimations, track technical risks, and support project planning and execution.

Participate in customer discussions and provide technical status updates as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

Experience in the medical device domain.

Knowledge of medical software development standards such as IEC 62304.

Experience in firmware sustenance, maintenance releases, product enhancements, and legacy code modernization.

Knowledge of ARM Assembly Language.

Familiarity with safety-critical and regulated embedded systems.

Experience working directly with customers and managing technical deliverables.

Technical and Professional Requirements:

10+ years of experience in embedded software and firmware development.

Strong hands-on experience with NXP MQX RTOS.

Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems development.

Experience with Perl scripting for automation and graphics-related activities.

Strong debugging skills using JTAG, emulators, and hardware debugging tools.

Hands-on experience with CodeWarrior IDE and similar embedded development environments.

Experience working with embedded communication protocols such as CAN, UART, I2C, and SPI.

Experience developing automated test frameworks and test suites for embedded software.

Strong understanding of embedded software design principles, software lifecycle management, and firmware architecture concepts.

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience leading small to medium-sized development teams in an onsite-offshore model.