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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. 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 Excellent 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 .
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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.