Embedded Software Engineer

Description

Join our embedded systems team to develop firmware and software for embedded devices. You will write embedded code, debug hardware-software issues, optimize for resource constraints, and ensure system reliability. The role requires experience with C/C++, embedded Linux or RTOS, hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART), and embedded debugging tools. You will work closely with hardware engineers, implement device drivers, conduct system testing, and create technical documentation.

Interview Questions (25)

Q1Explain the differences between mutex and semaphore.
Technical
Q2How does virtual memory work?
Technical
Q3What is the difference between static and dynamic linking?
Technical
Q4Write a function that takes an array of integers as input and returns the length of longest sub array that contains at most two distinct integers.
Technical
Q5Implement a function that calculates the date after a given number of days.
Technical
Q6Explain what the volatile keyword means.
Technical
Q7Explain how you would measure the time between two events using peripherals.
Technical
Q8Write code that returns the total sum of two arrays.
Technical
Q9Write code that returns an error if an input array contains a value that is less than a threshold tolerance value.
Technical
Q10Write a wrapper function for malloc to always return an N-aligned address.
Technical
Q11What is priority inversion?
Technical
Q12When do you use the heap and when do you use the stack?
Technical
Q13Tell me what you know about memory fragmentation.
Technical
Q14How much memory does this struct take?
Technical
Q15Explain basics of Microcontroller Architecture.
Technical
Q16Swap contents of two registers in assembly.
Technical
Q17Explain the similarities and differences between a process and a thread.
Technical
Q18What previous experience and projects have you completed?
Experience
Q19What are your C programming skills?
Technical
Q20What is your understanding of Linux basics?
Technical
Q21Can you explain kernel driver programming?
Technical
Q22What is the difference between RISC and CICS architecture?
Technical
Q23Tell me about your previous experience and projects that you did.
Experience
Q24What are some sources for embedded software engineer interview prep that have worked for others?
Reverse
Q25Are there others out there in the same boat?
Reverse