Lead Engineer

JOB ID: e-con005 Job Synopsis: Position: Lead Engineer Geography: India - 1nos Location: Chennai Experience: 3+ Years Educational Qualification : Bachelor's degree - EEE/ ECE Role Overview: e-con Systems is looking for a passionate and technically sound Lead Firmware Engineer to spearhead the development and integration of low-level software components across embedded platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Linux kernel development, Linux internals, and device driver development for custom hardware solutions, especially for embedded vision products. As a Lead Engineer, you will mentor junior team members, influence architectural decisions, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance firmware for cutting-edge camera systems. Key responsibilities: Key Technical Skills Required: Must have experience with Embedded Linux on ARM processors (iMX6/iMX7/iMX8/Tegra platforms). Experience with Kernel and device driver development. Experience with I2C, SPI, I2S, UART, USB, Flash RAMs, LCD, SD cards, etc., Experience with C or C++ programming in 8, 16 and 32-bit embedded environments and knowledge of assembly along with shell script. Extensive experience with software engineering processes and tools. Experience and comfort with lab tools such as debuggers, logic analyzers and oscilloscopes. Strong analytical and logical ability. Strong written and verbal communication and project management skills. Think outside the box when developing solution. A passion for creating and building things. Experience with Video devices, Image sensors and image processors is desirable. Experience with Audio and Video codecs is a plus. Experience with UVC and UAC protocols is a plus. Experience with camera interface, MIPI protocol is a plus. Testing experience of knowledge about EMI, ESD, Temperature etc.. Having at least one of the above skills is key. Roles and Responsibilities: Should be capable of preparing the proposal based on customer requirements Should be capable of executing the project from requirement gathering to final product/service deliverables Responsible to architect, design, development, implementation, testing and delivering on time Should be capable of managing 3 to 4 sub-ordinates Responsible for team collaboration, reduce attrition and skills development Capable of working with tools/applications running on Linux for development and debug, applications for field upgrades as well as tools for manufacturing and production Should be capable of interacting with other teams and get the work on time.