Hiring: Firmware Leader / Technical Lead – Embedded Firmware
Location: Hyderabad
Experience: 12+ Years
Leadership Experience: 3+ Years

Domain: Industrial Automation | Functional Safety | Embedded Systems
We are looking for an experienced Firmware Leader / Technical Lead to lead embedded firmware development for industrial automation and safety-critical products.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead firmware architecture, design, development, integration, validation & release
• Own the complete firmware lifecycle from requirements to maintenance
• Drive coding standards, code reviews, quality metrics and technical governance
• Mentor and guide firmware engineering teams
• Communicate with customers and provide project status updates
• Prepare technical estimates, risk assessments and execution plans
• Present technical status, risks and mitigation plans to management/customers
• Collaborate with Hardware, System, Quality, Testing and Project Management teams
• Support functional safety deliverables, audits and certification activities

Must-Have Skills




Strong hands-on Embedded C/C++
Firmware architecture, device drivers, BSP & bootloaders
MCU/MPU architecture and debugging
Industrial automation / PLC / Safety Controller firmware experience
IEC 61508 & ISO 13849 exposure
SIL/PL concepts and safety lifecycle awareness
Static analysis, unit testing, code reviews
Verification & Validation / test planning
Industrial protocols: EtherCAT, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, CAN/CANopen

Good to Have
• Experience with SIL-certified / safety-critical industrial products
• TÜV audits and functional safety assessments
• FMEA/FMEDA and certification evidence preparation
• Traceability, regression testing and release readiness
• Experience working with global customers and distributed engineering teams

Education
B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Embedded Systems or related engineering disciplines

Leadership Expectations
Robust technical ownership, decision-making, stru

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