Job Description
Its not just about your career or job title Its about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether its for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, youre in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.JOB TITLE:Firmware EngineerMission:

- You will be responsible for developing low-level firmware for embedded Linux systems, guiding projects from concept to implementation. You will define software architectures, customize Linux distributions using Yocto, and collaborate across hardware and software teams to ensure optimal performance on embedded platforms, including System on Modules (SOMs).

Responsibilities:Firmware Development:

- Design and develop low-level firmware for recent embedded products.
- Define architecture for embedded Linux systems.
- Customise and maintain Linux distributions with Yocto Project.
- Integrate and validate drivers and hardware components.
- Optimise performance and resource usage.
- Develop and integrate firmware for platforms based on System on Modules (SOMs).
- Customise embedded Linux systems to run efficiently on SOM hardware platforms.

Debugging Troubleshooting:
- Resolve complex hardware and software issues at firmware level.
- Use tools such as JTAG and GDB for debugging.

Project Leadership Collaboration:
- Work autonomously through the full software development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across hardware, software,



and product domains in locations such as France, Spain, and India.
- Lead technical decision-making during project initiation.

REQUIRED AND/OR DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES FOR THE JOB POSITIONTRAININGEducation:

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.

Language Skills:

- Advanced level of English proficiency.French and/or Spanish is desirable.

Technical Knowledge and management skills:

- Strong proficiency in embedded Linux system development.
- Advanced experience with Yocto Project (layers, recipes, BSPs).
- Expertise in C/C++ programming.
- Experience working with System on Modules (SOMs), including hardware integration and bootloader/kernel customisation.
- Familiarity with microcontroller and processor architectures (ARM, MIPS, etc.).
- Proficiency in Linux kernel and user space.
- Experience using debugging tools like JTAG and GDB.
- Knowledge of communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet.
- Knowledge of Cyber Security process tools and standards (IEEE 1686, IEC 62443-4-2).

Industry / Product Experience:

- Experience working in the Power Energy industry, working on products such as RMU, RTU, Protection Relay, Gateways, IoT, IED Controllers

EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
- Proven track record of leading embedded development projects from scratch.

COMPETENCESRequired Skills:

- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
- Problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills.
- Ability to lead and make technical decisions when initiating a new project.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

📌 Advanced Lead Engineer - Embedded Software (Karnataka)
🏢 Wabtec
📍 Karnataka