Job description

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Job Description:

You will be part of the Software development team in Chennai, India, working on software tools for our USB Hubs, PCIe/USB Ethernet controllers. The job responsibilities include,

Design and develop configuration, provisioning, and diagnostic tools using Rust
Build reliable, secure, and scalable applications for configuring and managing embedded devices and systems
Develop GUI- or CLI-based utilities for device setup, monitoring, firmware management, and system configuration
Work closely with firmware, hardware, and product engineering teams to define tool requirements and integration workflows
Implement communication interfaces and protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet or TCP/IP
Optimize application performance, responsiveness, and usability
Debug and troubleshoot software and device communication issues
Develop automated testing, validation, and CI/CD workflows for configuration tools
Create and maintain technical documentation, APIs, and user guides
Participate in code reviews and contribute to software quality and best practices

Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer/Electronics/Electrical Engineering
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in software development with exposure to embedded or hardware-integrated systems
Strong proficiency in Rust programming language
Experience developing configuration, monitoring, or system utility tools
Knowledge of device communication protocols and hardware interaction
Familiarity with multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization
Experience with Linux and/or Windows application development
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
Understanding of secure coding practices and software reliability

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

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