Embedded Hardware Architect - R&D

Job Title: Embedded Hardware Architect

The Embedded Hardware Architect is responsible to lead the design, development, and optimization of embedded hardware platforms.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in embedded systems, board-level design, microcontrollers/processors, highspeed interfaces, and system architecture. This role requires close collaboration with crossfunctional teams including firmware, software, product management, and manufacturing.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Architecture & System Design

• Define the overall hardware architecture for embedded systems, including component selection, block diagrams, power design, and highlevel system requirements.
• The architecture should be scalable, upgradeable, and testoriented.
• Translate product requirements into scalable, reliable, and costoptimized hardware platforms.
• Lead feasibility studies, technology evaluations, and proofofconcept designs.

Hardware Development

• Design schematics and oversee PCB layout for complex multilayer boards.
• Requirements gathering, Architecture and high-level block diagram design
• Interface requirements & design aspects of Architecture
• Integrate MCUs, MPUs, FPGAs, sensors, memory, RF modules, and communication interfaces.
• Conduct signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal analysis.
• Ensure compliance with EMI/EMC, safety, and regulatory standards.

Technical Leadership

• Guide hardware engineering teams in best practices and architectural decisions.
• Perform design reviews for schematics, layouts, and test plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and support crossdisciplinary collaboration.
• Design documentation based on regulatory

Testing & Validation

• Develop hardware validation strategies, test plans, and bringup procedures.
• Board and system-level testing, Design validation and integration testing
• Oversee debugging of hardware issues through tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, JTAG, etc.
• Ensure product quality through rigorous verification, reliability testing, and DFM/DFT practices.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Work with firmware/software teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners for prototyping, production readiness, and cost optimization.
• Support supply-chain teams in component selection and lifecycle management.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• Microcontrollers, SoCs, FPGAs
• Communication interfaces (SPI, IC, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet, PCIe, etc.)
• Expertise in power supply design including SMPS, DC/DC, PMICs, Battery operated-BMS
• Highspeed board design and layout constraints
• Analog/digital circuit design
• EMI/EMC compliance testing
• Proficiency with EDA tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, Cadence Allegro).
• Experience with hardware debugging/lab tools and methodologies such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, Function Generator, Spectrum analyzer.
• Understanding of firmware interactions, bootloaders, and low-level drivers.
• Knowledge of automotive, industrial, or medical device design standards.
• Experience with product lifecycle management and massmanufacturing.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering (HALT/HASS).
• Exposure to AI/ML edge hardware, DSPs, or custom hardware acceleration.
• Experience with wireless and peripheral technologies: GPS, GSM, Wi-Fi, BLE, ZigBee, PCIe, HDMI, SD Card, LCD, PCI
• Experience with memory technologies: EEPROM, NOR, NAND, LPDDR4/5, DDR3/4, eMMC, RF protocols
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects for global and local clients

Essential Qualifications

• Education: B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, or related field (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 8 years in embedded hardware development with at least 3+ years in an architecture or lead role.