# Lead Embedded Engineer

> Weekday AI · Bengaluru, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-17

**Salary:** INR 3,000,000–5,500,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

**This role is for one of the Weekday's clients**

**Salary range: Rs 3000000 - Rs 5500000 (ie INR 30 - 55 LPA)**

Min Experience: 8+ years

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India  
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a highly experienced **Lead Embedded Engineer** with **8–13 years of experience** in designing and developing robust embedded systems for mission-critical products. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in **Embedded C** and **hardware design**, along with extensive experience in firmware architecture, debugging, and leading engineering teams. You will play a pivotal role in driving product development from concept to production while collaborating closely with hardware, software, QA, and manufacturing teams.

As a technical leader, you will define embedded software architecture, establish engineering best practices, mentor developers, and ensure the delivery of reliable, high-performance embedded solutions. This role demands a hands-on engineering mindset combined with excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities.

## Requirements

### Key Responsibilities

-   Lead the design, development, and maintenance of embedded firmware for microcontroller- and processor-based systems.
-   Architect scalable, modular, and efficient embedded software using Embedded C.
-   Collaborate with hardware engineers during schematic design, board bring-up, and hardware validation.
-   Develop low-level device drivers, bootloaders, and communication interfaces.
-   Perform hardware-software integration, system debugging, and root cause analysis.
-   Review schematics, datasheets, and PCB layouts to ensure firmware compatibility and optimal system performance.
-   Optimize firmware for memory utilization, power consumption, and real-time responsiveness.
-   Lead code reviews, establish coding standards, and ensure compliance with quality and safety guidelines.
-   Troubleshoot complex field issues and provide timely technical resolutions.
-   Mentor junior and senior engineers through technical guidance and design reviews.
-   Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and technical roadmaps.
-   Participate in product validation, manufacturing support, and production release activities.
-   Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and development procedures.

### Required Qualifications

-   Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related discipline.
-   8–13 years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware development.
-   Proven experience leading embedded engineering teams and delivering commercial products.
-   Strong understanding of embedded software development lifecycle and product development processes.

### Must-Have Skills

-   Expert-level proficiency in **Embedded C** programming.
-   Strong understanding of **hardware architecture**, digital electronics, and microcontroller-based systems.
-   Experience with ARM Cortex, STM32, NXP, TI, Microchip, or similar microcontroller platforms.
-   Strong knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, GPIO, ADC, PWM, and interrupt handling.
-   Expertise in firmware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, SWD, and hardware debuggers.
-   Hands-on experience with board bring-up, hardware validation, and firmware-hardware integration.
-   Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
-   Experience with version control systems such as Git.

### Good-to-Have Skills

-   Experience working with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr, or similar platforms.
-   Familiarity with embedded Linux and device driver development.
-   Knowledge of wireless technologies including Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or LoRa.
-   Exposure to secure boot, firmware-over-the-air (FOTA), and cybersecurity practices.
-   Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automation and testing.
-   Understanding of manufacturing processes, product certification, and reliability testing.

### Preferred Candidate Profile

-   Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
-   Excellent communication and technical leadership abilities.
-   Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality solutions within deadlines.
-   Passion for building reliable embedded products and mentoring engineering teams.
-   Self-driven, detail-oriented, and committed to engineering excellence.

## Apply

[Apply at Weekday AI](https://apply.workable.com/weekday-1/j/0C22BB1D5E/apply)

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