Firmware Engineer

Blackbox Analytics & Solutions Private Limited is looking for Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey. Firmware Development: Design, develop, test, and debug firmware code for embedded systems or devices This includes writing efficient and reliable code to control the hardware and implement required functionalities Embedded Systems Design: Work closely with hardware engineers to define system requirements, select appropriate microcontrollers or microprocessors, and design the overall architecture of the embedded system Firmware Optimization: Optimize firmware code for performance, memory usage, and power consumption Employ techniques such as code profiling and debugging to identify and address bottlenecks or issues Integration and Testing: Integrate firmware with the hardware components and perform rigorous testing to ensure proper functionality and adherence to specifications This may involve developing test plans, conducting unit testing, and participating in system-level testing Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation including design specifications, user manuals, and technical reports Document firmware code and version control processes to ensure traceability and ease of maintenance Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software engineers, quality assurance engineers, and product managers, to ensure seamless integration of firmware with other system components Debugging and Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve firmware-related issues reported by internal or external stakeholders Use tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers to diagnose and fix problems Qualifications:Education: A bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is typically required Relevant certifications or additional training in embedded systems and firmware development are beneficial Programming Skills: Proficiency in low-level programming languages such as C or C++ is essential Knowledge of assembly language and familiarity with embedded systems development environments and tools (e g , IDEs, compilers) is highly desirable Embedded Systems Knowledge: Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture, microcontrollers / microprocessors , and real-time operating systems (RTOS) Experience with hardware interfaces, such as UART, SPI, I2C, and peripherals (e g , sensors, actuators), is important Firmware Development Experience: Prior experience in firmware development for embedded systems is typically required Demonstrated ability to design and implement efficient firmware solutions, debug complex issues, and optimize code for performance and memory usage is valuable