Weekday (YC W21)

Embedded Firmware Engineer (RTOS / Embedded Linux)

Weekday (YC W21)  •  Gurugram, IN (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 600000 - Rs 900000 (ie INR 6-9 LPA)

Min Experience: 2 years

Location: Gurugram

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a hands-on Embedded Firmware Engineer to design and develop production-grade firmware for IIoT wearable and industrial devices. This role involves working across microcontroller-based systems and Linux-based edge platforms, with end-to-end ownership from board bring-up to deployment. You will contribute to building innovative products such as smart wearables, connected IoT devices, and industrial safety systems, while ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability in real-world environments. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, product-driven setup where you directly impact cutting-edge hardware solutions.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver firmware from concept to production for embedded and IoT devices
  • Perform MCU bring-up, board debugging, and hardware validation
  • Build and maintain RTOS-based or Embedded Linux systems
  • Develop and optimize device drivers for interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, etc.
  • Integrate peripherals including sensors, cameras, audio modules, and LTE connectivity
  • Implement bootloaders, OTA updates, and firmware upgrade mechanisms
  • Debug field issues and optimize system performance across CPU, memory, and power consumption
  • Support product testing, manufacturing, and deployment processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
  • Hands-on experience with RTOS or Embedded Linux environments
  • Practical experience in hardware bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting
  • Solid understanding of ARM Cortex architectures (Cortex-M / Cortex-A)
  • Knowledge of communication protocols and multithreading concepts
  • Ability to read schematics and interpret datasheets effectively
  • Experience working on real hardware products with end-to-end ownership
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Exposure to tools like Yocto, Buildroot, or U-Boot is an added advantage
  • Familiarity with BLE, Wi-Fi, LTE, or camera/audio systems is a plus
Weekday (YC W21)

About Weekday (YC W21)

AI recruiter that runs outbound sourcing campaigns to find top talent. At Weekday, we have built the most accurate database of talent (250mn+ people in US & India with contact data), we run outbound campaigns to identify top talent for any role you might be hiring for. We generate the highest response rates (30-40%) on our campaigns making sourcing talent as easy as making a job posting. We are backed by Y-Combinator and were also ranked #1 on Product Hunt.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
San Fransisco, CA
Year Founded
2021
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