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Job Summary We are looking for a motivated and skilled Embedded Systems Engineer (IoT) to design, develop, and maintain embedded hardware and firmware for IoT-enabled products. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with microcontrollers, embedded programming, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, communication protocols, sensor integration, and cloud connectivity. The role involves developing innovative, reliable, and scalable IoT solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware using C/C++. Develop applications using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32, ESP32, ARM Cortex, AVR, and PIC platforms. Interface sensors, actuators, displays, cameras, and other peripheral devices. Develop and integrate IoT solutions using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BLE, Zigbee, LoRa, MQTT, HTTP, and TCP/IP. Implement communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232, and RS485. Develop applications for Raspberry Pi using Python or Linux-based environments where required. Integrate embedded devices with cloud platforms such as AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or Google Cloud IoT. Perform firmware testing, debugging, optimization, and validation. Troubleshoot hardware and software issues during development and production. Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to deliver high-quality IoT products. Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and test reports. Required Skills Strong programming skills in Embedded C/C++. Hands-on experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32, ARM Cortex, AVR, or PIC platforms. Knowledge of Raspberry Pi OS/Linux and Python programming. Experience with UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232, and RS485 communication protocols. Understanding of RTOS (FreeRTOS preferred). Experience with MQTT, HTTP, TCP/IP, and IoT networking. Hands-on experience with sensor interfacing and peripheral integration. Familiarity with debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, Logic Analyzer, and Oscilloscope. Basic knowledge of electronics, digital circuits, and PCB design. Experience with Git version control. .
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