Firmware, Project Design Leader

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Software (Firmware) Design Leader to join our innovative team. The Embedded Software Design Leader will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of embedded software solutions. This role requires a strong technical background in embedded systems, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive innovation and deliver high-quality products. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in embedded software development and a passion for leading and mentoring a team of talented engineers.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the firmware design team and respond to project design leader to develop and deliver high quality firmware with guaranteed schedule.
• Lead the firmware workload evaluation and tasks assignment, provide hands-on technical guidance and leadership during development and operational incidents. Enforce coding standards and best practices specific to embedded systems.
• Lead the cooperation and resolve conflicts with other cross function teams like marketing, electronics, industrial, quality and IVV, etc. Ensure clear and consistent communication across all levels of the organization.
• Work with architects to define and implement the overall architecture of firmware, ensuring safety and security. Make critical design decisions and select appropriate hardware and software components.
• Ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements, particularly in safety-critical systems. Set quality benchmarks, perform quality checks, and implement corrective measures to ensure the highest standards of software quality.

• Proficiency in embedded programming languages (e.g., C, C++).
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers with ARM Cortex-M and embedded systems architecture.
• Experience of application and driver development with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Experience of hardware-software co-design and integration.
• Knowledge of quality rules for firmware development, experience of DevOps as to quality frameworks such as IEC61508 or ISO26262 is a plus.
• Knowledge of cyber security topics like secure boot, secure upgrade and secure communication, experience of deploy IEC 62443-4-2 certificate is a plus.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like Modbus, TCP/IP
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Team player with a collaborative approach.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to work well under pressure.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.