Software Lead (Embedded SDK / Firmware)
Summary
Leads a team to design, develop, and maintain firmware and SDK for optical communication devices using embedded C/C++ and embedded systems.
About the Role
We are seeking a Software Lead to lead the firmware and software development team. This role combines technical leadership and hands-on development responsibility for SDK, firmware, and embedded software supporting SparkGrid optical communication products.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead and mentor software engineers in the design, development, and maintenance of SDK and firmware for chips and devices.
· Drive software architecture, technical roadmap, and development best practices.
· Participate in system development, maintenance, feature enhancements, and software upgrades.
· Develop and review software features based on product and customer requirements.
· Ensure software performance, quality, reliability, scalability, and security requirements are met.
· Perform hands-on software design, coding, debugging, integration, and problem resolution for critical modules.
· Collaborate with hardware, ASIC, RTL, validation, application engineering, and system teams during product development and bring-up.
· Develop software utilities, APIs, diagnostic tools, and supporting applications.
· Conduct code reviews and establish coding standards and development processes.
· Own project planning, task allocation, technical risk management, and delivery schedules.
· Prepare and review technical documentation, design specifications, and development reports.
Requirements:
· Bachelor's degree or above in Electronics Engineering, Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
· Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded C/C++ development.
· At least 1–2 years of technical leadership or mentoring experience.
· Strong foundation in software engineering principles and embedded system development.