Applied

Firmware Engineer

Bangalore. Posted 2 months ago

The role

This role focuses on low level firmware development, early board bring up, and system level enablement across microcontrollers and infotainment class SoCs. You will work close to the hardware with end to end ownership from first power-on through to a stable, production ready platform.

What you will do

  • Lead board bring up for new hardware platforms including microcontrollers and infotainment SoCs
  • Develop and debug bootloaders and early boot software
  • Bring up and customize FreeRTOS, QNX, Linux, and Android on new boards
  • Enable Linux kernel and device driver enablement for custom hardware
  • Optimize boot time, system startup, and runtime performance
  • Drive power optimization across boot, idle states, and active workloads
  • Debug complex hardware and software issues using JTAG, logic analyzers, and low level logs
  • Collaborate closely with hardware teams, BSP vendors, and silicon partners
  • Support system integration, validation, and bring up on real target hardware

Required qualifications

  • Strong experience in firmware or low level embedded systems development
  • Hands on experience with board bring up for MCUs or SoCs
  • Deep knowledge of FreeRTOS and/or QNX for embedded systems
  • Experience with the Linux kernel or Android at the platform level
  • Solid understanding of bootloaders such as U Boot or custom boot flows
  • Strong C and C++ programming skills
  • Experience debugging early boot and hardware dependent issues
  • Understanding of power management, boot optimization, and performance tuning
  • Comfortable reading schematics and datasheets and working close to hardware
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership from bring up to stabilization

Nice to have

  • Experience with BSP customization and silicon vendor SDKs
  • Familiarity with secure boot, firmware update flows, or OTA mechanisms
  • Experience supporting customer facing engineering or production bring up
  • Experience with cloud-connected vehicle platforms, SDV architectures, and AI-driven automotive applications
  • Knowledge of functional safety (ASIL levels), cybersecurity (ISO 21434), and AUTOSAR tooling

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.