Full-Time
Firmware Engineer
Quest Global
10,001+ employees
Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management
No salary listed
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 10 years or more relevant experience.
- Experience with technical analysis and decomposition of customer use-case.
- Proven experience in Microcontroller Architecture, Software, System-on-Chip Architecture, or system-level integration.
- Strong expertise in C programming, Enterprise Architect (UML).
- Strong understanding of security standards, security protocols, cryptography.
- Strong understanding of microprocessor and microcontroller architectures, including CPU cores, DSP, memory management, and peripheral integration.
- Strong collaboration skills to work directly with customers and across multidisciplinary teams, including silicon, software, firmware, board design engineers and program management.
- Experience in Automotive software development processes.
- Extensive experience in Automotive Systems, with deep understanding of technologies, trends and needs.
- Extensive experience in defining, developing, and implementing security software, ideally with a strong embedded firmware development background.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and debug firmware.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and software development lifecycles.
- Experience in Functional Safety (ISO 26262).
- Familiar with cybersecurity ISO 21434.
- Strong understanding of security standards, security protocols, cryptography.
- Strong understanding of Security Threat modelling and risk analysis and application of countermeasures.
- Strong technical skills with a team first mentality. Strong ability to work cross functionally, across many stakeholders to drive towards common goals and objectives.
- Ability to engage with key technical stakeholders at customer to build trust and confidence.
- Experience in working with global teams in matrix organizations.
- Innovator finding break-through solutions for complex automotive problems
- Driving for continuous improvements.
QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services for aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It helps clients design, develop, and maintain products and systems using edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT, typically through long-term partnerships and project-based work. It differentiates itself with a global delivery model and broad industry reach, plus a stated commitment to sustained partnerships and workplace culture. Its goal is to improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with data-driven digital tools.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$581M
Headquarters
Greenville, South Carolina
Founded
1997
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Hillhouse $4.5B valuation validates growth strategy; capital accelerates OEM capabilities and engineering expansion.
- Semiconductor division leadership under Richard Bergman drives revenue in AI, automotive, industrial sectors.
- bp Bengaluru center and expanded Babcock engagement unlock energy transition and defense infrastructure opportunities.
What critics are saying
- AROBS acquisition of Quest Global Romania transfers 110 specialists, eroding Eastern European footprint immediately.
- Post-acquisition talent retention failures in semiconductors risk engineer exodus within 6–12 months.
- US export controls on semiconductor design block FPGA expertise from Chinese OEMs, slashing 20–30% hi-tech revenue.
What makes Quest Global unique
- Pure-play independent engineering services with 21,500 engineers across 93 global delivery centers.
- Semiconductor expertise strengthened by BITSILICA and Alpha-Numero acquisitions for AI and automotive.
- Strategic UK naval nuclear partnership with Babcock since July 2023, expanding talent in critical infrastructure.
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↑ 0%Quest Global has announced the acquisition of BITSILICA, an India-based semiconductor design services firm, in a move aimed at strengthening its semiconductor portfolio and accelerating its full-stack engineering strategy. The […]
Quest Global, a global outsourced engineering services provider, has secured a minority investment from Hillhouse Investment through a combination of primary capital infusion and share purchases from existing stakeholders. The transaction involves funds managed by Hillhouse Investment Management. The Singapore-based company, which employs over 21,500 people across 93 global delivery centres in 18 countries, will use the capital to advance strategic priorities and enhance its engineering capabilities for major original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Quest Global specialises in aerospace, automotive, energy and semiconductor sectors. CEO Ajit Prabhu said the investment validates the company's differentiated value proposition and growth strategy. Hillhouse's Sean Carney cited Quest Global's domain expertise and long-term customer relationships as key investment factors. Jefferies served as exclusive financial adviser.
Hillhouse is acquiring a 5% stake in Quest Global at a $4.5 billion valuation, outbidding Temasek in a pre-IPO round. The deal represents a significant jump from Quest Global's previous $1.8 billion valuation when Carlyle Group acquired a stake in 2023. Temasek had also been planning to purchase approximately 5% of the engineering services company. The transaction marks substantial growth for Quest Global, with its valuation increasing 150% in roughly two years.
Romanian tech group AROBS is acquiring Quest Global Romania from Craiova in an all-stock transaction, marking the company's first acquisition paid entirely through share issuance. The newly issued shares will be subject to a one-year lock-up period. Quest Global Romania, headquartered in Craiova, employs approximately 110 specialists and provides software development, testing, embedded solutions and IT consulting services across sectors including semiconductors, healthcare and automotive. The company is part of Singapore-based Quest Global, which operates in 18 countries with over 22,000 employees. The acquisition strengthens AROBS's engineering capabilities and international presence. Quest Global Romania's management will continue under Ana-Maria Vasilescu's leadership. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of the year.
Quest Global, the world's largest independent engineering services company, has appointed Richard Bergman as President and Global Business Head of its Semiconductor division. Bergman will focus on shaping long-term strategy, accelerating revenue growth and deepening customer relationships, particularly in AI, automotive and industrial sectors. Bergman brings over two decades of leadership experience across semiconductors and computing. He most recently served as President and CEO of Kymeta Corporation and previously held senior roles at AMD, Synaptics and ATI Technologies, where he led multi-billion-dollar businesses and major acquisitions. The appointment signals Quest Global's commitment to scaling its semiconductor business. Quest Global operates in over 18 countries with 93 global delivery centres and employs 21,500 people across aerospace, automotive, energy, hi-tech, medtech, rail and semiconductor industries.