Embedded Systems Team Lead

Embedded Systems Team Lead

Location: Bangalore, India
Workplace Type: Onsite

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Embedded Systems Team Lead to join our dynamic engineering team in Bangalore. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of embedded developers in the design, development, and testing of embedded systems for our next-generation products. You will leverage your deep understanding of embedded C/C++, bare-metal development, and ARM-based microcontrollers to guide the team in delivering high-quality, robust, and efficient solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of successfully managing embedded development projects from conception to completion. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on our product development efforts and contribute to the growth of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Design, develop, and test embedded software for ARM-based microcontrollers, primarily Renesas and NXP controllers.
• Oversee the development of bare-metal firmware and low-level drivers.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, and product managers, to define system requirements and specifications.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex embedded systems issues using tools such as Eclipse IDE and Wireshark.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation, including design specifications, architectural diagrams, and test plans.
• Participate in the re-engineering, cross-assembler work, and code migration efforts.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in embedded systems development.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 to 12 years of experience in embedded development, including 3+ years in embedded systems and at least 3 years in a team lead role.
• Strong Embedded C/C++ programming experience.
• Bare-metal development experience.
• Familiarity with assembly code, preferably on 8051.
• Strong debugging and re-engineering skills.
• Hands-on experience with ARM-based Microcontrollers, preferably with Renesas and NXP controllers.
• Experience with Eclipse IDE, Wireshark, and crash/core dump analysis.
• Experience in C++ application development on Linux, C# .NET, Industrial/product-level embedded exposure, Python scripting for debugging.
• Experience in re-engineering, cross-assembler work, and code migration work.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting technical documentation, including design specifications, and architectural diagrams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.