Senior Firmware Engineer (Platform)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to join our Protective Relay R&D team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining the embedded software platform that powers next-generation automation products.

This role focuses on embedded platform development, real-time operating systems, multi-core software design, and complex troubleshooting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver highly reliable, secure, and maintainable solutions for mission-critical power system applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the embedded software platform for power automation products.
• Architect and implement core firmware components, eg. including:
• Linux infrastructure
• Multi-thread and task management
• Multi-core processor interactions
• Data logging and diagnostics
• Communication frameworks and protocol stacks
• Web services and configuration management
• Database and persistent storage management
• Firmware signature and upgrade management
• Cybersecurity aspects development
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and resource utilization across embedded Linux environments.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software and system-level issues.
• Create and execute design verification tests to validate firmware functionality.
• Collaborate with system, hardware, and application teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, design specifications, and test reports.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded firmware/software development.
• Strong expertise in Linux and/or RTOS-based embedded systems.
• Proficient in C/C++ programming and debugging.
• Proven experience with:
• RTOS bring-up, porting, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
• Embedded software architecture design
• Multithreading and real-time system development
• Multi-core processor software development
• Solid knowledge of ARM-based SoCs, MCU/DSP platforms, and low-level software development.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with software performance tuning and system-level debugging.
• Ability to work independently and learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong sense of ownership, integrity, and accountability.

Preferred

• Experience with Linux or similar commercial platforms.
• Experience in industrial communication protocol development, such as: IEC 61850, Modbus, CAN.
• Experience in power systems, protective relays, RTUs, substation automation, or industrial automation products.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and secure embedded system design.
• Effective English communication skills for global collaboration.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.