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About PhonePe Limited: Headquartered in India, its flagship product, the PhonePe digital payments app, was launched in Aug 2016. As of April 2025, PhonePe has over 60 Crore (600 Million) registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 4 Crore (40+ million) merchants. PhonePe also processes over 33 Crore (330+ Million) transactions daily with an Annualized Total Payment Value (TPV) of over INR 150 lakh crore. PhonePe’s portfolio of businesses includes the distribution of financial products (Insurance, Lending, and Wealth) as well as new consumer tech businesses (Pincode - hyperlocal e-commerce and Indus AppStore Localized App Store for the Android ecosystem) in India, which are aligned with the company’s vision to offer every Indian an equal opportunity to accelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services. Culture: At PhonePe, we go the extra mile to make sure you can bring your best self to work, Everyday!. And that starts with creating the right environment for you. We empower people and trust them to do the right thing. Here, you own your work from start to finish, right from day one. PhonePe-rs solve complex problems and execute quickly; often building frameworks from scratch. If you’re excited by the idea of building platforms that touch millions, ideating with some of the best minds in the country and executing on your dreams with purpose and speed, join us! Job Summary: We are seeking a passionate and skilled Firmware Engineer to join our team working on the Phonepe devices like Smart speaker, DQR devices, Printer etc. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining firmware solutions for the smart speaker and various other devices within Phonepe's ecosystem. If you are enthusiastic about hardware, firmware development, and device integration, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities: ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to define firmware requirements and specifications for the smart speaker and associated devices. ● Design, develop, and test firmware solutions for the smart speaker, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compatibility with the desired devices. ● Implement firmware features to enable support for smart speakers and various other IOT devices around payments domain within Phonepe's ecosystem. ● Optimize firmware code and algorithms to ensure efficient resource utilization and enhance overall system performance. ● Conduct thorough testing and debugging of firmware to identify and resolve issues, ensuring high-quality deliverables. ● Collaborate with the QA team to develop test plans and participate in the verification of firmware functionality. ● Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in firmware development, hardware, and device integration. ● Document firmware designs, specifications, and development processes. Requirements: ● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. ● Proven experience in firmware development for embedded systems, preferably in consumer electronics or IoT devices. ● Strong programming skills in Java/C/C++ and familiarity with firmware development tools, compilers, debuggers, and version control systems. ● Experience with hardware-software integration and working closely with hardware teams to define firmware requirements. ● Knowledge of hardware architectures, microcontrollers, and peripheral interfaces. ●Familiarity with wireless communication protocols and their integration into firmware solutions. ● Experience with device drivers, low-level hardware interfaces, and firmware debugging techniques. ● Understanding of software development practices, including agile methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git). ● Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. ● Understanding of basic data structures and algorithms. If you are excited about pushing the boundaries of firmware development, hardware integration, and device compatibility within the smart speaker industry, we would love to have you join our team. Apply now and be part of shaping the future of smart speakers and Phonepe ecosystem of devices. PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles) Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy Our inclusive culture promotes individual expression, creativity, innovation, and achievement and in turn helps us better understand and serve our customers. We see ourselves as a place for intellectual curiosity, ideas and debates, where diverse perspectives lead to deeper understanding and better quality results. PhonePe is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equally; regardless of gender, sexual preference, religion, race, color or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or reasonable accommodation, during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please fill out this form. Read more about PhonePe on our blog . Life at PhonePe PhonePe in the news
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.