Principal Firmware Engineer

Itron, Inc.

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India, Bangalore Until 8/30/2026 9+ years exp First posted July 1, 2026 Last posted July 1, 2026
Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Role: Principal Firmware Engineer

Experience: 9-15 yrs

Location: Bangalore

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • You will focus on building a set of pipelines for Firmware and Software agents, including security analysis submissions and software signing for internal and external builds.

  • Interface to and support other firmware and software teams.

  • Collaborating with Product Management and Manufacturing for product release activities

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Embedded Development. Experience in C/C++.

  • Proficiency in UNIX/Linux shell script, Python, Perl or other scripting languages

  • Experience using Source Code Control systems, especially GIT

  • Azure DevOps build pipeline experience.

  • Software builds fault diagnosis and remediation.

  • Familiarity with software build release management principles.

  • Experience using CMAKE and related build tools and Linux containers.

  • Experience using container-based systems like Lxd/Lxc, Docker, Kvm, etc.

  • Significant, demonstrable Linux experience.

  • Knowledge of SSH, Putty, scp and other Linux remote management tools

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent

  • Strong oral and written communications skills

  • Collaborating in a team environment

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.


Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com

About this role

Summary

Develop and support firmware and software pipelines, collaborate with teams, ensure secure and efficient builds.

Job title

Principal Firmware Engineer

Experience level

9-15 yrs

Minimum experience

9+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Bangalore, India; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

embedded developmentC/C++UNIX/Linux shell scriptPythonPerlGITAzure DevOpsCMAKELinux containersLxd/LxcDockerKvmLinuxSSHPuttyscpproblem-solvingteam collaboration

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

embedded developmentC/C++Linuxsoftware build systemsdocker
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Work arrangement unknown City