Senior Engineer - Embedded Firmware

About Futuristic Labs

Are you ready to be a part of a company that doesnt just dream about the future but actively builds it

Welcome to Futuristic Labs an Innovation Studio based in Hyderabad India where bold ideas turn into impactful products that make life better.

We re on a mission to free up human potential by automating everyday tasks. From transforming the way people cook with Riku and Semi to enabling creators through Klynk Recipes we re building a future where technology truly serves humanity.

If youre passionate about solving real-world problems through hardware and software we invite you to #BuildWithUs.

What You ll Do

As a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer you ll work on the core systems powering our smart kitchen products. You ll bridge hardware and software driving the performance reliability and intelligence behind our devices.

• Write and optimize embedded C/C firmware for real-time control of kitchen automation devices
  

• Stress test and improve the Python-based application code running on Raspbian OS
  

• Design and implement robust communication interfaces (UART I2C SPI MQTT etc.)
  

• Develop interface code for actuators sensors and peripherals
  

• Collaborate with product mechanical and design teams to build rapid functional prototypes
  

• Build and deploy test setups using Arduino Raspberry Pi or similar platforms
  

• Debug hardware and firmware and work hands-on with PCBs and test jigs
  

• Document architecture workflows and hardware-software interaction protocols
  

• Support the manufacturing and assembly team by designing and testing quality control setups
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s or Master s in Electrical Engineering Computer Science or a related field
  

• 6 years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware development
  

• Strong proficiency in C/C for real-time systems
  

• Working experience with Python scripting and automation
  

• Comfortable with Linux environments (Ubuntu or Raspbian OS preferred)
  

• Familiarity with communication protocols: UART I2C SPI MQTT
  

• Experience with Arduino Raspberry Pi ARM Cortex or similar platforms
  

• Understanding of embedded hardware: motors actuators sensors drivers
  

• Strong debugging analytical and system-level thinking skills
  

• Bonus: Experience in writing unit tests CI/CD for firmware or production-scale deployments
  

Benefits

• The opportunity to shape intelligent human-centric products from the ground up
  

• A collaborative and dynamic work culture that values deep work and innovation
  

• Ownership and autonomy to bring your ideas to life
  

• A team that pushes boundaries iterates fast and builds with purpose
  

• Free (and delicious!) food from our kitchen robots Bachelor s or Master s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field 6+ years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware development Strong proficiency in C/C++ for real-time systems Working experience with Python scripting and automation Comfortable with Linux environments (Ubuntu or Raspbian OS preferred) Familiarity with communication protocols: UART, I2C, SPI, MQTT, Experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ARM Cortex, or similar platforms Understanding of embedded hardware: motors, actuators, sensors, drivers Strong debugging, analytical, and system-level thinking skills Bonus: Experience in writing unit tests, CI/CD for firmware, or production-scale deployments