Full-Time

Tech Lead Firmware

Emerson Electric

Emerson Electric

10,001+ employees

Global industrial automation software and devices.

No salary listed

Pune, Maharashtra, India

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Git
Oscilloscope
C/C++
DevOps
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Electrical / Electronics / Telecommunication / Computer Engineering.
  • 12+ years of professional work experience in embedded firmware development.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for real-time embedded systems.
  • Experience with microcontrollers, RTOS, and embedded development tool chains.
  • Experience integrating with hardware at the driver level (sensors, ADC/DAC, communication interfaces, etc.).
  • Practical embedded software design skills with 16/32-bit Microcontroller based design.
  • Experience with I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, RS232/485 Communication Interfaces & Protocol.
  • Excellent understanding of Embedded design life cycle & new product development process.
  • Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets using test & measurement equipment like Digital Oscilloscope, Protocol Analyzer etc.
  • Knowledge and experience with distributed version control (such as GIT) and continuous integration.
  • Ability to independently lead complex firmware activities and make technical decisions with minimal guidance.
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • A willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
  • Work on Embedded Firmware projects as a member of Engineering & Design team for new product development and lead the development of firmware for Industrial Automation products such as Electric Actuators.
  • Define and document embedded system architecture, requirements, and software specifications.
  • Demonstrate a hands-on technical background, excellent C programming and embedded code in compliance with coding standards and best practices
  • Develop and maintain low-level drivers, communication stacks, and real-time control algorithms for electric actuators.
  • Lead code reviews, unit testing, and system-level integration testing to ensure reliability and compliance with safety standards.
  • Support regulatory and compliance testing focused on embedded software contributions (functional safety, EMC, etc.).
  • Evaluate new processors, RTOS platforms, and development tools to enhance product performance and maintainability.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware & mechanical engineers, to ensure cohesive and integrated product development.
  • Develop Product domain knowledge, conduct and participate in team meetings and knowledge sharing sessions.
  • Report & communicate project progress to stakeholders periodically.
  • Independently own and drive firmware development activities.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers when required, particularly in debugging and design quality.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience of working with global teams.
  • Experience of developing firmware for electric actuators.
  • Knowledge & experience with industrial digital communication protocols (e.g. HART, Modbus, Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet, BLE, LoRaWAN etc.)
  • Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g. IEC61508).
  • Experience with low-power embedded systems and battery management.
  • Knowledge of electrical safety, EMC, and regulatory compliance standards as applied to embedded systems.
  • Knowledge of Control Loop Theory and Stability.
  • Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation.
  • Strong problem solving and debugging skills across both lab and field environments.
  • Experience with STM32 series microcontroller will be advantage.
  • Experience of Unit and Integration testing, performance measurement, Debugging and analysis of the assigned issues, Re-engineering of existing code for reuse with required modifications and associated unit/integration testing.
  • Experience contributing to firmware architecture or reusable platform components is a plus.

Emerson provides automation technology for critical industries. It supplies software and intelligent devices that monitor, control, and optimize industrial processes in settings like power plants, chemical facilities, and factories. Its products include sensors, controllers, measurement instruments, and software that work together to automate operations, improve safety, and increase efficiency. Unlike many peers, Emerson has narrowed its focus from a broad conglomerate to a dedicated industrial automation company, combining hardware, software, and services and expanding through targeted acquisitions (such as National Instruments) to deliver end-to-end automation solutions. Its goal is to help modern industries run more reliably and efficiently by providing integrated systems that manage complex processes.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

St. Louis, Missouri

Founded

1890

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What believers are saying

  • AI-ready edge deployments expand Emerson's rugged PCs into disconnected industrial sites.
  • Software and Systems orders rose 5%, showing stronger demand in higher-margin products.
  • Free cash flow improved sharply, funding more software development and strategic acquisitions.

What critics are saying

  • Atlas Copco and Schneider Electric pressure pricing with deeper automation software bundles.
  • Middle East project disruption already cut sales, delaying revenue recognition and order conversion.
  • High debt limits acquisition flexibility and increases sensitivity to rising interest rates.

What makes Emerson Electric unique

  • Emerson shifted from conglomerate to focused industrial automation software and systems.
  • NI acquisition deepens test automation across LabVIEW+, TestStand, and SystemLink.
  • AspenTech Inmation and AVA create an integrated operational data and AI stack.

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Feb 13th, 2026
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