Job Title:
Systems Firmware Engineer
Company: Espressif Systems
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Created: 2026-01-03
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
About Company:Espressif Systems (688018) is a public multinational, fabless semiconductor company established in 2008, with headquarters in Shanghai and offices in Greater China, India and Europe. We have a passionate team of engineers and scientists from all over the world, focused on developing cutting-edge WiFi-and-Bluetooth, low-power IoT solutions. We have created the popular ESP8266 and ESP32 series of chips, modules and development boards. By leveraging wireless computing, we provide green, versatile and cost-effective chipsets. We have always been committed to offering IoT solutions that are secure, robust and power-efficient. By open-sourcing our technology, we aim to enable developers to use Espressif’s technology globally and build smart connected devices. In July 2019, Espressif made its Initial Public Offering on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR) of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE).Espressif’s Technology Center in Pune (Baner), India focuses on Digital IP development, Embedded software engineering and IoT solutions development for our growing customers.Job Responsibilities:Conceptualize, plan, design, and implement firmware solutions.Participate in high and low level software architecture design discussions and decision-making.Develop and maintain efficient, high-quality code with proper documentation following best practices.Collaborate within a highly diverse, cross-functional technical team on integrated systems.Interact with customers on a regular basis to understand and address requirements.Knowledge & Skills:Strong verbal and written communication skills for requirement gathering, trade-off analysis, and documentation.Good interpersonal skills including networking, negotiation, and adaptability.Ability to work with cross-functional, multi-regional internal and external teams.Capability to manage urgent situations and prioritize tasks efficiently.Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and solving complex engineering problems.Ability to make informed decisions with minimal supervision.Experience & Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or E&TC from a recognised institutes.Having 2 to 6 years of experience in the Systems Firmware domain.Strong programming skills in C/C++.Proficiency in Data Structures and Algorithms.Experience with System Internals, Linker, Linker Scripts, Memory Management, and Multi-threaded RTOS.Good knowledge of Operating Systems (Linux/RTOS); FreeRTOS is a plus.Familiarity with Linux Kernel (good to have).Knowledge of networking protocols such as MQTT and HTTP.Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.What to expect from our interview process:The first step is to email your resume or apply to the relevant open position, along with a sample of something you have worked on such as a public GitHub repo or side project etc.Next, post shortlisting your profile recruiter will get in touch with you via a mechanism that works for you e.g. via email, phone. This will be a short chat to learn more about your background and interests, to share more about the job and Espressif, and to answer any initial questions you have.Successful candidates will then be invited for 2 to 3 rounds of the technical interview as per previous round feedback.Finally, Successful candidates will have an interview with HR.What you offer us:Ability to provide technical solutions, support that fosters collaboration and innovation.Ability to balance a variety of technical needs and priorities according to Espressif’s growing needs.What we offer:An open-minded, collaborative culture of enthusiastic technologist.Competitive salaryInsurance benefitsFrequent training by experienced colleagues and chances to take international trips, attend exhibitions, technical meetups and seminars.