Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
- Level
- Senior
- Work type
- On-site · Bengaluru
Not stated in the posting: salary, visa.
Open. First seen 2 October 2026.
About the role
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
About Lumilens
At Lumilens, we are building the critical photonics infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is unlocking a new era of computing—faster, cooler, and massively more efficient. Join our collaborative team to help shape the future of high-speed optical connectivity.
Position Overview
We are seeking a mid-senior level Embedded Firmware Engineer with 10-12 years of experience in networking and semiconductor domains, ideally with an optical background. The successful candidate will have hands-on development and design experience on 32-bit microcontrollers, preferably with ARM-based architectures, and will contribute to the creation and delivery of advanced embedded solutions.
Responsibilities
- Independently drive firmware design, development, and feature delivery for high-performance networking and optical semiconductor products
- Develop and maintain device drivers, real-time operating systems (RTOS) integration, and communication protocol implementations
- Design, code, test, and debug embedded firmware primarily in C for ARM-based controllers
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, DSP, and software engineers
- Manage, configure, and optimize build environments and makefiles
- Contribute to design reviews, feature definition, and product delivery schedules
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 10-12 years of experience developing embedded firmware on 32-bit microcontrollers, preferably ARM architecture
- Strong knowledge of C programming, RTOS, device driver development, and communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet)
- Experience in networking and semiconductor industries, ideally with exposure to optical technologies
- Solid understanding of DSP concepts and implementations
- Good knowledge of build environments and makefile management
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage tasks, drive designs, and deliver features
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Why Join Lumilens?
- Work at the forefront of AI, networking, and optical semiconductor technology
- Collaborative and innovative environment
- Opportunities for career growth
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Lumilens is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
What this role asks for
Standard for embedded / hardware roles
Embedded Systems
Common in embedded / hardware postings at any company.
Read against Lumilens's other open postings on this site.
The team: Software
This role is one of 4 open in Software.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Python (3 of 4), C (2 of 4), CI/CD (2 of 4)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Data posted Sep 1
- Senior Director, Manufacturing Software Engineering posted Aug 10
- Senior Software Engineer posted Mar 22
From the team and dates on Lumilens's own job board.
Salary context
6 other open postings titled Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer state a salary: median USD 173,500 to USD 227,500 a year.
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