Lead Firmware Engineer

Flipkart · Bengaluru

  • Experience5–7 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Levelsenior
  • Posted3 Sept 2026
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About Flipkart

Flipkart is hiring in Bengaluru in ecommerce retail. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.

Skills

  • FreeRTOS
  • Yocto
  • Linux
  • custom device drivers
  • BLE
  • LoRa
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Filter Design
  • RF design
  • sensor data processing
  • embedded machine learning
  • unit testing
  • integration testing
  • system testing

The role

A firmware engineer at an e-commerce marketplace builds embedded software for connected products and manages firmware delivery. The role applies embedded systems and hardware integration.

Full job description

Responsibilities:

Firmware Development: Develop and maintain firmware for microcontroller-based devices using FreeRTOS.

Linux System Development: Design and implement Yocto-based Linux systems, ensuring stability and efficiency.

Device Driver Development: Create custom device drivers for BLE, LoRa, and other communication protocols.

Sensor Data Management: Develop firmware for efficient processing and management of sensor data.

Embedded Machine Learning: Implement and optimize embedded ML algorithms for predictive analytics and real-time decision-making.

Testing and Debugging: Conduct comprehensive testing, including unit, integration, and system-level testing, and perform debugging to ensure the highest quality of firmware.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware engineers and software developers to ensure seamless integration of firmware with other system components.

Documentation and Compliance: Maintain detailed documentation of all firmware development processes and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

7+ years of experience in firmware and embedded system development.

Proficiency in FreeRTOS for microcontroller-based systems.

Experience in developing Yocto-based Linux systems.

Skilled in creating custom device drivers, particularly for BLE and LoRa.

Experience with Digital Signal Processing, Filter Design and RF design.

Knowledge in processing sensor data and implementing embedded machine learning algorithms.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with IoT device development, particularly in pet wellness or consumer electronics.

Experience with wireless and wired communication protocols.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.