Embedded Software Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Embedded Systems
In short
Emerson is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Hyderabad, India to develop real-time embedded software for next-generation controller products. This hybrid role involves working within global Scrum teams, participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle using Agile practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4-6 years of experience in embedded C/C++ development on Intel x86 and ARM processors, with expertise in RTOS environments and industrial communication protocols.
Responsibilities
- Develop real-time embedded software for next generation controller products.
- Work in small, self-motivated teams collaborating with global Scrum teams.
- Be involved in all phases of software development from product definition to production release.
- Use Agile software development practices to build and test products using Continuous Integration.
- Break down problems and estimate time for development tasks.
- Work with multi-functional teams (Software, Hardware, System Test, Product Management).
- Develop deep domain expertise in control system platforms.
- Help team members through pair programming and code reviews.
- Drive premier quality in the development and support of products.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 4–6 years of experience in Embedded Software/Firmware Development on Intel x86 and ARM-based processors/controllers.
- Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming, with extensive experience in developing high-performance, reliable, and safety-critical embedded software.
- Experience in real-time embedded software design and development using multi-threaded and multi-process architectures under VxWorks or other commercial RTOS environments.
- Expertise in debugging and performance analysis of complex real-time systems using Wind River Workbench, GDB, JTAG debuggers, trace tools, memory analyzers, and RTOS debugging utilities.
- Good understanding and implementation experience of industrial communication protocols commonly used in PLC systems, like Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, DNP3.
- Experience integrating and validating industrial communication protocol stacks into embedded firmware and control applications.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, and cybersecurity considerations for industrial control systems.
- Experience in embedded board bring-up, hardware-software integration, and troubleshooting using Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Protocol Analyzers, JTAG/Boundary Scan Tools.
- Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics, processor datasheets, memory maps and peripheral specifications.
- Experience with software development lifecycle practices including Agile/Scrum, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and Version Control Systems (Git, SVN).
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Self-driven and highly organized professional with demonstrated capability to identify technical challenges, propose innovative solutions, and successfully drive implementation.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers
- Firmware development experience with Xilinx's Ultrascale SOC is an added advantage
- Experience in scripting languages like Python
Benefits
- Competitive benefits plans
- Variety of medical insurance plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
- Vacation leave
- Holiday leave
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