Nithin H S

Software Engineer

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia6 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

7+ years in embedded systems engineering.
Expert in firmware development across multiple platforms.
Proven track record in optimizing system performance.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer with expertise in consumer electronics and IoT solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Embedded SystemsFirmware Development

Other Skills

Embedded C/C++RTOSLinuxcommunication protocolssystem debuggingC++C (Programming Language)GerritProgrammingPython (Programming Language)Embedded CEngineeringRational DOORSRaphsodyElectronics

About

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer with 7+ years of experience designing and developing firmware solutions across Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms. Experienced in leading firmware development activities, driving system-level problem solving, and delivering reliable embedded products in fast-paced environments. Strong background in embedded architecture, hardware-software integration, communication protocols, and real-time systems. Core expertise includes: • Embedded C/C++ and Python • Embedded Linux and RTOS development • Communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT, and MODBUS • Peripheral interfacing: DMA, GPIO, Timers, EEPROM, RTC, WDT, ADC, and sensors • Wireless technologies: BLE, WiFi, and Cellular Modems Hands-on experience in: • Firmware architecture and low-level driver development • System debugging and performance optimization • Designing scalable and maintainable embedded solutions • Hardware bring-up, board-level debugging, and datasheet interpretation • Toolchain setup and development environment configuration • Agile development, code reviews, Git, and software lifecycle practices Strong understanding of electronics and hardware subsystems including analog/digital interfaces, power supplies, ADCs, and PCB-level debugging using oscilloscopes, analyzers, and lab equipment. Recognized for taking ownership of complex engineering challenges, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality firmware solutions from concept to production. Actively focused on Senior/Lead Embedded Engineering opportunities involving technical leadership, system design, architecture, and product development.

Experience

6 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Dyson

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Oct 2025 – Present · 8 mos

Designed and developed firmware solutions for multi-MCU RTOS-based embedded systems used in smart consumer products.
Led and delivered multiple Epics/features across firmware modules, coordinating development activities within a team of 3–4 engineers.
Worked extensively on bootloader development, task configuration, system initialization flows, and RTOS-based application architecture.
Optimized system boot-up time, task scheduling, and application-level performance to improve overall product responsiveness and user experience.
Contributed to UI-related firmware optimization for vacuum cleaner products, improving system interaction and runtime efficiency.
Investigated and resolved complex system-level issues involving inter-MCU communication, synchronization, and real-time behavior across distributed embedded architectures.
Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, validation, and product teams to debug and deliver production-ready firmware solutions.
Performed low-level debugging, root-cause analysis, and performance tuning using lab tools and embedded debugging environments.
Worked across Embedded C/C++, RTOS, Linux environments, communication protocols, and hardware-software integration.
Contributed to Agile development practices including code reviews, sprint planning, technical discussions, and feature ownership.

Embedded C/C++RTOSLinuxcommunication protocolsEmbedded SystemsFirmware Development

Software Engineer

Sep 2023 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs

Embedded software development for Dyson appliances.

C++C (Programming Language)Embedded Systems

Continental

Embedded Software Developer

Jan 2023 – Sep 2023 · 8 mos · Singapore, Singapore · On-site

Design and development of Telematics Embedded device for automotive domain.

C++GerritEmbedded Systems

Honeywell

Embedded Engineer II

Jul 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Developing MODBUS application layer using C++ in Linux for the Gateway used in Fire domain.
Design and development of ipc using protobuf.
Customisation of Build system.
Implementing MQTT Broker, Subscriber within the Linux system and allowing outside subscriber to connect and transmit data.
Implementation of TLS to the MQTT as a security aspect for client connection.

ProgrammingC++Embedded Systems

Bounce

Embedded Software Engineer

Sep 2019 – Apr 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Designing and developing firmware for IoT devices for fleet management for Gasoline and EV vehicles. With assisting production and quality test plans.
Develop and maintain software components systems and their networks in C.
Design and Develop Diagnostics/ Communication stack/ Microcontroller Abstraction Layer/ NVRAM/ Bootloader etc.
Design and development of BMS for the internal battery.
Conducted 15+ days of battery experiment to calibrate and configure the fuel gauge from TI used for internal battery.
Customising and integrating the driver required for SD card, flash memory, Fuel gauge like SPI and i2c.
Design and development of tilt calculation using Accelerometer.
Design and development of Automatic dead reckoning system using on board IMU and GPS sensor.
Development of diagnostic tool required for testing production devices using python.
Design and implement software for embedded systems from requirements analysis through production and commercial deployment.
Work closely with other engineering teams to ensure system functionality and interface requirements are met.
Creating Test Plans, Test Scenarios, Test Cases and Test Scripts/Procedures for different types of Testing in SDLC.
Actively participate in design and code reviews.