Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Firmware Manager to lead the embedded firmware engineering function for a portfolio of consumer electronics and connected products. The role requires a strong technical leader with extensive experience in firmware architecture, product development, program execution, and engineering team management within a Global Capability Center (GCC) or product engineering organization.
The individual will be responsible for managing a team of 8-15 people while driving the development of scalable, reliable, and secure embedded solutions across multiple product lines. This role requires close collaboration with global product management, hardware engineering, software engineering, QA, cloud, and manufacturing teams to deliver creative consumer products.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Define firmware technology roadmap aligned with product and business objectives.
Drive architecture decisions, design reviews, coding standards, and engineering best practices.




Guide teams in developing high-quality embedded firmware solutions for connected consumer products.
Ensure firmware designs meet performance, reliability, security, scalability, and power consumption requirements.
Provide technical oversight for complex debugging, root cause analysis, and system-level problem resolution.
Product Development & Delivery
Lead end-to-end firmware development from requirements to product release.
Manage multiple firmware programs simultaneously while ensuring quality, cost, and schedule commitments.
Drive adoption of Agile methodologies and engineering excellence practices.
Collaborate with global stakeholders to align priorities and delivery timelines.
Ensure timely execution of product roadmaps and release plans.
Team Management
Lead and mentor a team of 8-15 firmware engineers, technical leads, and senior developers.
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Conduct performance reviews, career

📌 Firmware Manager (Pune)
🏢 KOHLER India
📍 Pune