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, structured problem-solving, stakeholder communication and team mentoring skills.

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📌 Firmware Leader / Technical Lead – Embedded Firmware (Hyderabad)
🏢 Innova ESI
📍 Hyderabad