Firmware Technical Specialist

KiddeFenwal

. Design, develop, review, and maintain embedded firmware for Fire Detection and Alarm products .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeHyderabad • IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in embedded firmware development, particularly with Embedded C and C++, while ensuring cybersecurity compliance and effective collaboration across engineering teams. Proficient in developing secure IoT solutions with Azure cloud connectivity and maintaining high software quality standards.

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Embedded C Software DevelopmentEmbedded C++ Software DevelopmentEmbedded Linux System ProgrammingAzure IoT Cloud ConnectivityDFMEA and RRCA Experience

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Hard Skills

Embedded Firmware DevelopmentBare-Metal ProgrammingMicrocontroller ProgrammingI2C ProtocolSPI ProtocolRS485 ProtocolModbus ProtocolBACnet ProtocolDebugging with EmulatorsStatic Code Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationTroubleshootingRoot Cause Analysis

Tools & Technologies

Git Version ControlSVN Version ControlJIRAModel-Based DesignU-Boot

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics & CommunicationMaster's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree in Computer Engineering

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity ComplianceTechnical DocumentationSoftware Quality StandardsFirmware ArchitectureIoT Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityIoTLinuxSubversionC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, review, and maintain embedded firmware for Fire Detection and Alarm products
Analyze system requirements and translate them into firmware architecture, design, and implementation
Perform coding using Embedded C and C++ and execute unit, integration, and system testing
Work on Embedded Linux including system programming, kernel, device drivers, and U-Boot
Develop secure IoT-enabled solutions with Azure cloud connectivity
Lead firmware troubleshooting, debugging, root cause analysis, DFMEA, and RRCA activities
Collaborate with hardware, software, and global engineering teams across multiple time zones
Drive cybersecurity compliance initiatives across product portfolios
Maintain technical documentation, code reviews, and software quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

12–14 years of relevant experience in embedded firmware development
Strong Embedded C and C++ software development experience
Hands-on expertise with 16/32-bit microcontrollers and bare-metal programming
Experience with I2C, SPI, RS485, Modbus and BACnet protocols
Strong knowledge of Embedded Linux (System Programming, Kernel, Device Drivers, U-Boot)
Azure IoT Cloud connectivity experience
Debugging with emulators, JTAG/BDM debuggers and static code analysis tools
Git/SVN version control and defect tracking tools
Schematic interpretation and complex embedded system design knowledge
Experience with DFMEA, RRCA and cybersecurity practices
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline
Preferred: Google Test/CPP Unit Testing, JIRA, Model-Based Design, Connected Solutions and IoT applications