Rockwell Automation is looking for a Senior Engineer - Firmware to design, program, debug, and modify software for our embedded firmware applications. You will report to the Team Lead, Firmware, and work in a hybrid mode based in Bangalore, India.

What You'll Do

Design firmware for the Micro800 PLC family.
Implement embedded firmware using IAR Embedded Workbench, and perform debugging through JTAG and other hardware debug tools.
Work with cross‑functional teams in both Bangalore and Singapore (Firmware, Hardware, System Test, Product Management).
Participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups.
Perform technical investigation, root cause analysis, debugging, and systematic verification of firmware issues.
Maintain clear, high‑quality engineering documentation including design specifications, interface definitions, and plans.
Participate in design reviews and code reviews to ensure robustness, security, and maintainability of firmware.
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, and quality practices.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Computer Science Engineering.
5+ years of experience in embedded firmware/software product development. Prior experience in industrial automation is an advantage.
Proficiency in C programming for embedded systems; C++ experience is required.
Practical experience with STM32 or similar 32‑bit MCU architectures, including low‑level driver development.
Experience developing with an RTOS, such as VxWorks, Quadros, ThreadX, or others.
Experience developing communication protocols like TCP/IP, Ethernet/USB/WIFI, and CAN/Profibus.

Nice to Have

Experience implementing firmware in digital and analogue hardware-oriented design based on chip/component specification, hardware design and schematics.
Experience documenting firmware/embedded software design and hardware/firmware interface, with knowledge of established design techniques and patterns.
Experience solving complex problems using hardware-assisted debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.).
Experience leading process improvements based on modern embedded software development practices and tools.
Knowledge of industrial automation, control systems, or PLCs.

Technical Stack

C, C++
IAR Embedded Workbench, JTAG
STM32
RTOS (VxWorks, Quadros, ThreadX)
TCP/IP, Ethernet, USB, WIFI, CAN, Profibus

Team & Environment

You will report to the Team Lead, Firmware, and work with cross-functional teams in Bangalore and Singapore.

Benefits & Compensation

Comprehensive mindfulness programmes with a premium membership to Calm.
Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
Company volunteer and donation matching programme.
Employee Assistance Program.
Personalised wellbeing programmes through our OnTrack programme.
On-demand digital course library for professional development.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role based in Bangalore, India.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.