Embedded Systems/Software Engineer, R&D

ShanMukha Innovations is looking for motivated people with a desire to create an impact. As an Embedded Systems Engineer, you will work with the R&D department to develop novel and improve existing products in the Medical Point-of-Care diagnostics space. Projects will vary from spectrometers to PCR Cyclers. You may also participate in research studies, data compilation, and paper publications

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct literature surveys and technology research.
• Design, develop, and test embedded firmware and software solutions for standalone products.
• Develop robust communication protocols and secure embedded architectures.
• Design and integrate electronic hardware, sensors, and peripheral interfaces.
• Build, prototype, and validate complete electromechanical systems.
• Conduct experiments, analyze data, and document technical findings.
• Maintain firmware repositories and develop unit tests where applicable.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and design records.
• Collaborate across mechanical, electronics, product and assay teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Electronics/Computer Science or related field with at least 1 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with ARM Cortex-M or ESP32-based microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with RTOS concepts (e.g., FreeRTOS/Zephyr).
• Understanding of communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, or BLE.
• Proficiency in Embedded Linux, Building Standalone GUIs
• Experience with configuring and programming SBCs such as Raspberry Pi, Tinkerboard, etc.
• Knowledge of GUI Frameworks such as Qt, Electron, etc.
• Basic understanding of analog and digital electronics.
• Experience with Git/GitHub version control.
• Familiarity with embedded debugging and firmware testing methodologies.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent productivity tools.

Good to Have

• OpenGL/ES, Custom GUI Graphics development experience
• Knowledge of Full-Stack Development, REST API development, etc.
• Python for automation, testing, or data analysis.
• Knowledge of FPGA, DSP, or signal processing.
• Project management or Agile development exposure.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience building real engineering products from concept to deployment.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers across mechanical, electronics, embedded, and software domains.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary product development and rapid prototyping.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with significant ownership and responsibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to products with real-world commercial and societal impact.
• Exposure to manufacturing, testing, validation, and product commercialization.