Firmware Engineering Senior Associate - Connected Physical Products and IoT

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Senior Associate, you will contribute to the development of embedded software and firmware solutions for connected products and IoT systems. Working as an individual contributor within cross-functional product development teams, you will support software implementation, debugging, validation, and integration activities across the product development lifecycle. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, industrial design, cloud, and mobile engineering teams to deliver reliable and scalable connected product solutions. 

As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. You will navigate complex situations, mentor junior team members, and uphold professional standards. Your role involves anticipating client needs and delivering quality solutions, while embracing ambiguity and using these moments as opportunities for growth.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will be part of a dynamic team that drives business performance through innovative solutions. Your contributions will be pivotal in streamlining processes and improving productivity, ultimately supporting clients in achieving their operational goals.

Responsibilities
Candidates should demonstrate substantial experience and / or knowledge in one or more of the following areas 

Embedded Software and Firmware Development 

• Experience developing software and firmware using C/C++ for embedded systems, including implementation of detailed designs, prototype development, debugging, issue resolution, and verification activities across the product development lifecycle. 

Embedded Systems and MCU Platforms 

• Working knowledge of embedded microcontroller architectures (e.g., STMicroelectronics, Nordic Semiconductor, or similar platforms), including peripheral integration, low-level hardware interaction, and resource-constrained system development. 

Real-Time and Embedded Operating Systems 

• Experience developing solutions in Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) and/or embedded Linux environments, with understanding of system performance, memory utilization, and power optimization considerations. 

IoT Product Development and System Integration 

• Experience contributing to connected product and IoT solution development, including integration of firmware with hardware, cloud platforms, mobile applications, and edge devices. 

Hardware Bring-Up, Debugging, and Validation 

• Knowledge of hardware bring-up activities, debugging methodologies, validation testing, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting of embedded systems throughout development and production support phases. 

Agile Development and Engineering Processes 

• Experience working within structured engineering environments using Agile (Scrum), Kanban, or waterfall methodologies, including participation in design reviews, code reviews, technical discussions, and use of tools such as JIRA and Confluence. 

Technical Documentation and Development Standards 

• Experience following software development best practices, coding standards, documentation requirements, and quality-focused engineering processes to ensure maintainable and reliable solutions. 

Skills Preferred: 

• Demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ programming, including object-oriented programming concepts and software design principles. 

• Ability to diagnose technical issues, identify implementation risks, and develop effective solutions within complex embedded and IoT environments. 

• Ability to work effectively with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial design, cloud, and mobile application teams to deliver integrated product solutions. 

• Ability to effectively leverage AI-enabled development tools to support software design, coding, debugging, and implementation activities. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to participate in technical reviews, stakeholder discussions, and collaborative engineering activities. 

• Demonstrates accountability for assigned deliverables, actively develops technical capabilities, and contributes positively to team performance and client engagements. 

• Exposure to IoT cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar), edge AI, machine learning concepts, and mobile application integration (iOS/Android) is desirable. 
  
  What You Must Have

• 7-10 years of hands-on embedded firmware and software development experience.  

• Experience contributing to embedded systems, connected products, or IoT solution development programs. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline. 

• Prior relevant experience in embedded software, firmware, or IoT product development. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ programming, including object-oriented programming concepts and software design principles. 

• Ability to diagnose technical issues, identify implementation risks, and develop effective solutions within complex embedded and IoT environments. 

• Ability to work effectively with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial design, cloud, and mobile application teams to deliver integrated product solutions. 

• Ability to effectively leverage AI-enabled development tools to support software design, coding, debugging, and implementation activities. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to participate in technical reviews, stakeholder discussions, and collaborative engineering activities. 

• Demonstrates accountability for assigned deliverables, actively develops technical capabilities, and contributes positively to team performance and client engagements. 

• Exposure to IoT cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar), edge AI, machine learning concepts, and mobile application integration (iOS/Android) is desirable. 
  

Preferred Industry Experience: 

Experience in Consumer Markets, Industrial Products, Technology, Telecommunications, Pharma & Life Sciences, or related industries developing connected products and IoT solutions. 

• • Exposure to consumer electronics product development environments. 
  • Experience working in regulated or quality-managed development environments (e.g., ISO 9001) is preferred. 

What Sets You Apart

- Embracing change and emerging technologies
- Utilizing analytical thinking for manufacturing strategy
- Developing product lifecycle management skills
- Navigating operations management and strategy
- Conducting feasibility studies and market trends analysis
- Managing product roadmap and positioning
- Implementing Six Sigma and lean manufacturing principles

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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