Firmware Engineer Job in Bengaluru at PhonePe

PhonePe is hiring for the role of Firmware Engineer!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• 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 the 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.
• Passion for hardware, firmware development, and device integration.