Chaitra Sounder raj

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India8 yrs experience

Key Highlights

Expert in embedded systems and firmware development.
Proficient in low-level programming and device drivers.
Strong background in IoT and networking protocols.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a skilled Embedded Systems Engineer with expertise in firmware and IoT solutions.

Contact

sounderraj.chaitras@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Firmware DevelopmentDevice DriversSoftware DevelopmentNetworkingEmbedded Software DevelopmentIot

Other Skills

C (Programming Language)firmwarePythonnesCNetwork ProgrammingMicrocontrollersPTPRoutersRLIDesignMultithreadingISPSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)camera

About

As an Embedded Software Developer, I am passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that bridge the gap between hardware and software. With a strong foundation in C programming, OS,real-time operating systems (RTOS), and hardware interfacing, I specialize in developing embedded systems. With hands-on experience in designing, coding, debugging, and testing embedded systems, I thrive in environments where precision and efficiency are paramount. I’m well-versed in the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements gathering to final product delivery and post-deployment support. My expertise includes: - Firmware development for microcontrollers - Low-level programming for device drivers and hardware abstraction layers (HAL) - Communication protocols such as SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet - RTOS integration and multitasking systems - Hardware-software integration and debugging using tools like Trace32,gdb I am always excited by new challenges that push the boundaries of embedded technology and I continuously look for opportunities to learn, collaborate, and innovate. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I am committed to delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions that meet both technical and business needs.

Experience

8 yrs

Total Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr

Current Experience

Qualcomm

Senior Engineer

May 2025 – Present · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Magna electronics limited - brigosha technologies

Senior Software Engineer

Nov 2023 – May 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Developed device driver for the camera interface – deserializer on NVIDIA’s Jetson AGX Orin.
Responsible for Design and Develop the software for multiple modules - RAM Memory, Battery Connection status, Stack Protection, Power down procedure, Temperature monitoring and partial network implementation on multicore systems.
Perform Functional and Unit test of the software.

C (Programming Language)firmwareFirmware DevelopmentDevice Drivers

Juniper networks

Software Engineer 2

Sep 2021 – Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Developed SerdesSweep platform software for ACX7908 router using Python.
Developed Power report generation software for linecards of the ACX7908 router.
Developed the software for G.8575.2 profile PTP - autoclient feature over IPv6.
Performed Unit Test using the Spirent application.

PythonC (Programming Language)Software DevelopmentNetworking

Stellapps technologies private limited

2 roles

Software Engineer

Jun 2018 – Oct 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Bangalore · On-site

Embedded firmware developer in the R &D team.
Responsible for Designing and developing firmware for microcontroller in RTOS environment.
Developed firmware for Embedded IoT products using the serial communication protocols like
UART,SPI,I2C,1-wire protocol,etc from driver layer to application layer.
Implemented IoT network protocol stack - IEEE802.15.4 MAC for Mesh network and other network
protocols - NTP and deserializer.
Developed automation scripts using nodejs.
Performed unit testing and refactoring to validate product architecture and design.
Provide post deployment support.

nesCNetwork ProgrammingEmbedded Software DevelopmentIoT

Internship - Embedded software Engineer Intern

Jul 2017 – Aug 2017 · 1 mo · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Embedded System Design and Testing of IoT products that employ a dedicated router - SmartMOO.
Design of Activity Meter: Cloud-based, real-time animal activity monitor for was developed as smart solution for cattle farming. Cattle activity was monitored for every 14 seconds. Tiny OS programming was employed for configuring the Wireless Sensor Network (WSN).

nesCMicrocontrollers