Embedded Systems and Platform Engineer

Embedded Systems and Platform Engineer Description - Job Summary We are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the ownership, transition, and evolution of complex embedded software platforms supporting advanced printing technologies and adjacent system applications. This role will serve as the technical leader based in India , driving software, firmware, and hardware integration across existing products, next-generation platforms, and emerging system domains. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in embedded systems and FPGA-based design , along with proven leadership in platform ownership and cross-site collaboration. Responsibilities Platform Ownership & Transition Lead the end-to-end transition of embedded system software ownership from global teams to India, ensuring continuity in quality, delivery, and customer experience

Own released-product support, including system software, tools, and application layers

Drive defect resolution, enhancements, and cross-site engineering coordination

Take ownership of system configuration, calibration, and platform-level optimizations

New Product Development & Platform Evolution Support new product introductions by leading embedded software development for new hardware platforms

Drive migration from legacy systems to modern, scalable software architectures

Contribute to next-generation platform design and long-term system enhancements

Embedded Platform Expansion Expand capabilities into embedded control systems beyond traditional printing applications

Drive development of measurement, validation, and test systems for emerging platforms

Contribute to exploration and development of adjacent system technologies

System Architecture & Technology Leadership Partner with global teams to define system architecture and product roadmaps

Drive platform modernization, refactoring, and scalability initiatives

Define long-term strategies for system performance, flexibility, and capability expansion

Ensure documentation, lifecycle planning, and system sustainability

System Integration & Engineering Own end-to-end integration across software, firmware, and hardware systems

Lead system-level debugging across embedded systems, electronics interfaces, and control systems

Solve complex cross-domain engineering problems involving software and hardware interactions

Manufacturing & Production Support Support global manufacturing operations by ensuring software readiness for production environments

Collaborate with manufacturing and test engineering teams on production issues and system validation

Enable development and deployment of production test and characterization tools

Team Leadership & Capability Development Build and lead an engineering team in India to establish long-term platform ownership

Mentor engineers across embedded software, FPGA, firmware, and system integration domains

Drive knowledge transfer, documentation, and capability scaling

Stakeholder Collaboration Act as the primary technical leader in India for global engineering and manufacturing teams

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across R&D, operations, and product teams

Align priorities, roadmaps, and delivery across distributed teams

Education & Experience Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

12+ years of experience in embedded systems, firmware, or platform software development

Proven experience leading complex platform ownership and cross-site transitions

Required Skills (Must Have) Strong expertise in embedded systems design and development

Hands-on experience with FPGA design and development (required)

Experience with hardware–software integration and real-time systems

Deep understanding of system architecture and platform design

Proven ability to debug and resolve complex system-level issues

Strong leadership in driving large-scale engineering programs

Preferred Skills Experience with hardware control systems or embedded system platforms

Exposure to manufacturing systems or industrial platforms

Experience in building and scaling engineering teams

Impact of the Role Drive a strategi c global ownership transition of critical embedded platforms

Enable expansion into new technology areas beyond core printing system.

Establish India as a key hub for advanced embedded systems and platform engineering

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