Embedded Software Engineer

Fundamental Knowledge

• Basics of Computer Science
• Principles of Operating System
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Computer Architecture
• Networking Basics
• Common Design Patterns

Programming Language Proficiency

• Proficiency in C/C++
• Understanding Assembly Language
• Basics of Python scripting
• Understanding of Shell scripting
• Real -time Java

Embedded Software Development

Embedded Software Design

• Embedded Software Implementation
• Debugging Techniques
• Performance Optimization
• Memory Management
• Unit Testing

Embedded Systems Hardware

• Microcontroller Basics

• Digital and Analog Interfaces

• Circuit Schematics

• Debugging Hardware

• Power Management

• Real -time Clocks

  Operating Systems

• Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

• Linux System Administration

• Linux Device Drivers

• Knowledge of VXWorks, QNX, Integrity ## Networking and Protocols

• TCP/IP and UDP

• Serial Communication Protocols- Wireless Networking

• IoT Protocols

• Bluetooth and Zigbee ## Safety and Security in Embedded Systems- Secure Coding

• Safety Standards (IEC 61508)

• Security Protocols

• Device Hardening

• Computer Forensics ## Understanding Electronics

• Basic Electrical engineering

• Digital & Analog Circuit

• Sensors and Actuators

• Power Electronics

• Basics of IoT

Firmware Development

• Writing Firmware in C/C++
• Building Custom Firmware
• Firmware Testing and Debugging
• Flashing and Updating Firmware

Software & Tools

• Integrated Development Environment (IDE)- Simulator and Emulator
• Version Control System (like Git)
  • Build Tools (like Make)

Hardware Description Languages (HDL)

• VHDL
• Verilog
• SystemVerilog
• General coding guidelines for HDL

Advanced Concepts

• FPGA programming
• DSP Programming
• Machine learning for edge devices
• AI in embedded system
• Basics of Robotics