Role Description The Senior Embedded System Engineer will design, develop, and optimize embedded systems for research and innovation projects within IIT Madras. Day-to-day responsibilities include architecting embedded software and hardware solutions, implementing and testing firmware, integrating electronics and sensors, and troubleshooting system-level issues. The role involves collaborating with faculty, researchers, and students, contributing to project planning, documentation, and technical reviews, and ensuring that embedded solutions meet performance, reliability, and safety standards.

The engineer will also support laboratory setups, mentor junior team members, and stay current with emerging technologies in embedded systems and IoT. This is a full-time, on-site role based at the IIT Madras campus in Chennai.

Qualifications

- Robust expertise in embedded software and embedded system design, including firmware development and debugging.
- Solid foundation in electrical engineering and electronics,



with experience in circuit design, sensors, and microcontrollers.
- Hands-on experience with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, including connectivity protocols, edge devices, and system integration.
- Proficiency in software development for embedded platforms (e.g., C/C++, RTOS, device drivers) and version control tools.
- Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline; relevant industry or research experience in embedded systems is highly desirable.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary research teams, mentor junior engineers or students, and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- Experience with hardware testing, validation tools, and documentation of designs and experiments; familiarity with academic or R&D; environments is an advantage.

📌 Senior Embedded System Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Indian Institute of Technology Madras
📍 Chennai