Firmware Lead Engineer

Wipro • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

Wipro Limited is seeking a Firmware Lead Engineer with strong C/C++ programming skills. This role involves facilitating application solutions by developing and reviewing module-level codes, creating replication patterns, performing root cause analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure stable, well-documented deliverables that meet business objectives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in embedded systems, firmware development, board bring-up, hardware-software debugging, and low-level programming. The role also includes performing daily firmware builds and validations, supporting firmware releases, and publishing release notes.

Requirements

• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Ability to clear a Codility assessment.
• Hands-on experience in embedded systems, firmware development, board bring-up, hardware-software debugging, and low-level programming.
• Work in a C/C++ firmware environment similar to EDK2/UEFI.
• Strong understanding of embedded C, memory management and register-level programming.
• Experience with peripheral interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, etc.
• Ability to debug firmware using JTAG, debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Work closely with hardware engineers on board bring-up and HW/SW co-debugging.
• Embedded System Software Testing.
• 5-8 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Gathering of requirements for specific modules and ensuring clear, structured documentation.
• Working across multiple business processes to capture linkages, dependencies, and required changes.
• Facilitating the creation of application solution designs for a specific module under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Reviewing developed codes and resolving technical queries of the team for the assigned module.
• Creating consistent replication patterns to ensure developed code aligns with project standards.
• Collaborating with project managers through all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Performing root-cause analysis to identify and troubleshoot recurring technical issues.
• Modifying software codes to resolve errors, adapt to new hardware and software, enhance performance, and upgrade interfaces.
• Collaborating with technical teams to validate configurations, facilitate integration of new applications, and address dependencies during deployment.
• Preparing user training documents and related frameworks to ensure smooth adoption of new applications and minimize transition risks.
• Creating and maintaining firmware targets for new products.
• Adapting and validating firmware for new hardware platforms.
• Performing daily firmware builds and validations.
• Supporting firmware releases and deployment activities.
• Publishing release notes and tracking firmware changes.

Benefits

• Full range of medical and dental benefits options
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off (inclusive of sick leave)
• Other paid and unpaid leave options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed