Lead Engineer (embedded System)
- i TEK RFID
- 10 - 15 years
- Pune
- 8 days ago
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and deployment of our RFID-enabled IoT devices. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Embedded C, Linux system programming, and Python scripting, along with leadership skills to guide a small team of developers.
You will be responsible for low-level firmware, Linux-based system components, and backend integration using MQTT and related IoT protocols. This is a leadership role with high visibility and technical ownership.
Role & responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded applications in C and system-level software for Linux-based SBCs (ARM64, x86_64).
- Build and maintain Python-based scripts/tools for device configuration, automation, testing, or lightweight services.
- Integrate and support RFID, UART, and other hardware communication protocols.
- Develop and maintain IoT connectivity using MQTT and other protocols.
- Lead a small cross-functional team of C and Python developers (5 - 7 people).
- Review code, define technical direction, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and cloud teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Maintain build systems, debugging tools, and deployment pipelines.
- Ensure performance tuning, resource management, and robustness in production.
Preferred candidate profile
- 10+ years of experience in Embedded C programming and system-level Linux development.
- Strong background in Linux system programming, multithreading, and low-level I/O.
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or lightweight service development.
- Hands-on experience with UART, RFID module integration, or similar peripherals.
- Familiarity with MQTT and building IoT solutions over Linux.
- Comfortable working with ARM64 and x86_64 SBCs (Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, custom boards).
- Strong debugging and performance analysis skills (e.g., GDB, dmesg, perf, strace).
- Knowledge of embedded toolchains, cross-compilation, and build systems (Make/CMake/Yocto).
Experience managing small engineering teams or mentoring junior developers
Nice to Have
- Experience with OTA updates and firmware deployment strategies.
- Familiarity with Docker or containerized embedded apps.
- Knowledge of secure boot, device provisioning, and embedded security.
- Exposure to cloud IoT platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, etc.).
- Contributions to open-source or participation in hardware/software communities.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Software DevelopmentRole: Embedded Systems EngineerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: i TEK RFIDLocation(s): Pune
Keyskills: Embedded C Linux system programming Embedded C programming Python Python for scripting Raspberry Pi RFID module integration custom boards Debugging UART BeagleBone
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