Embedded Software Lead Engineer

🏢 Emerson
📍 HYDERABAD, IndiaFull-timeHybrid
📅 Posted: 3w ago🔄 Updated: 3w ago
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Emerson is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop real-time embedded software for next-generation controller products. This role involves working in collaborative, global Scrum teams and participating in all phases of software development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field, 8-15 years of experience in embedded software development on Intel x86 and ARM processors, and strong proficiency in C/C++. Key responsibilities include developing high-performance, reliable software, working with BSPs, device drivers, and middleware on platforms like VxWorks and Embedded Linux. Experience with hardware board bring-up, firmware integration, boot architectures, debugging tools, industrial communication protocols, and Agile/Scrum methodologies is crucial. The role also requires strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills to work effectively in multi-functional teams.
Required Skills
Engineering, Construction & Trades
○PLC Programming○CAD Software○Firmware○Modbus○Datasheets○FPGA○Specifications○Automation
Other
○real-time software○VxWorks○Board Support Package (BSP)○device driver○hardware bring-up○bootloader○GRUB○MLO○secure boot○system recovery○multi-threading○multi-processing○RTOS○Wind River Workbench○GDB○JTAG debugger○trace tools○memory analyzers○EtherNet/IP○PROFINET○PROFIBUS○EtherCAT○DNP3○UDP○network diagnostics○oscilloscope○logic analyzer○protocol analyzer○JTAG/Boundary Scan Tools○hardware schematics○memory maps○automated build
Information Technology
○Linux○Performance Optimization○Spring Boot○Debugging○TCP/IP○Cybersecurity○AI Integration○CI/CD○Automated Testing○Git○Version Control
Business, Sales & Management
○Performance Management○Agile○Scrum
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
○Communication○Analytical Skills○Root Cause Analysis○Collaboration
Finance, Legal & Governance
○Financial Systems
Nice to have:
Information Technology
○Python
Other
○Xilinx Ultrascale SOC
🎁 Benefits & Perks
competitive benefits plans, variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, flexible time off plans, paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, with 8-15 years of experience in Embedded Software/Firmware Development on Intel x86 and ARM-based processors. Must have strong proficiency in C/C++, experience with VxWorks and Embedded Linux, and expertise in debugging and performance analysis tools. Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and Agile/Scrum methodologies is essential.
Description
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • You will use your skills to design and develop real-time embedded software for our next generation controller products. 

  • Work in small, self-motivated teams collaborating with global Scrum teams.

  • Be involved in all phases of software development from product definition to production release. 

  • Use Agile software development practices to build and test our products using Continuous Integration.

  • Break down problems and estimate time for development tasks.

  • Work with multi-functional teams (i.e Software, Hardware, System Test and Product Management) to accomplish your assignments. 

  • Develop deep domain expertise while working on various assignments in control system platforms.

  • Demonstrate the ability to help team members through pair programming and code reviews.

  • Drive premier quality in the development and support of products.


 
Who You Are:
  • You can take quick and decisive actions in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. Showing a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations; is outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities. Have a clear sense of ownership in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Open to work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Like to encourage the expression of diverse ideas and opinions.

 
For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • 8–15 years of experience in Embedded Software/Firmware Development on Intel x86 and ARM-based processors/controllers, preferably within Industrial Automation and Control Systems domains.

  • Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming, with extensive experience in developing high-performance, reliable, and safety-critical embedded software.

  • Hands-on experience in Board Support Package (BSP), device driver, middleware, and application firmware development on VxWorks and Embedded Linux platforms.

  • Proven expertise in hardware board bring-up, firmware integration, and performance optimization.

  • Strong understanding of boot architectures and startup sequences, including experience with U-Boot, GRUB, MLO, secure boot, firmware upgrade mechanisms, and system recovery processes.

  • Experience in real-time embedded software design and development using multi-threaded and multi-process architectures under VxWorks or other commercial RTOS environments.

  • Expertise in debugging and performance analysis of complex real-time systems using Wind River Workbench, GDB, JTAG debuggers, trace tools, memory analyzers, and RTOS debugging utilities.

  • Good understanding and implementation experience of industrial communication protocols commonly used in PLC systems, like EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINE, PROFIBUS, EtherCAT, DNP3.

  • Experience integrating and validating industrial communication protocol stacks into embedded firmware and control applications.

  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, network diagnostics, and cybersecurity considerations for industrial control systems.

  • Experience in embedded board bring-up, hardware-software integration, and troubleshooting using Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Protocol Analyzers, JTAG/Boundary Scan Tools

  • Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics, processor datasheets, memory maps, FPGA interfaces, and peripheral specifications.

  • Experience with software development lifecycle practices including:

    • Agile/Scrum methodologies

    • Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

    • Automated Build and Test Frameworks

    • Version Control Systems (Git, SVN)

  • Familiarity with industrial automation standards, reliability requirements, and firmware quality processes for mission-critical control systems.

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills with the ability to solve complex system-level issues.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams involving hardware, firmware, systems, and product engineering.

  • Self-driven and highly organized professional with demonstrated capability to identify technical challenges, propose innovative solutions, and successfully drive implementation through completion.

 
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Having firmware development experience with Xilinx's Ultrascale SOC is an added advantage
  • Experience in scripting languages like Python

 
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
  • At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 
  • We recognize the importance of employee well-being. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.
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