With 3+ years of hands-on experience, I specialize in taking embedded products from prototype to mass production. I've completed 10+ real-world projects and successfully shipped consumer products that are now in end-users' hands.
What I Do Best
I build production-grade firmware — not hobby projects. My work spans the full embedded stack: hardware bring-up, device drivers, firmware, bootloaders, OTA systems, and companion mobile/PC apps.
Core Expertise
- MCU Platforms: STM32 (F0/F1/F4/L0/L4), ESP32/ESP32-S3/ESP32-P4/ESP32-C3, nRF52480/NRF52832, ARM Cortex-M & RISC-V, ...
- RTOS & Bare-Metal: FreeRTOS (advanced task sync — queues, semaphores, event groups, task notifications), bare-metal programming, custom bootloader development, ...
- Peripherals: I2C, SPI, I2S, UART, PWM, ADC/DAC, RMT, Modbus RTU, USB HID, ...
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, BLE, LoRa, NFC, GSM/GPRS, NB-IoT, 4G, ...
- IoT & Cloud: MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS, WebSocket, TCP/UDP | Azure IoT, AWS, Firebase, ...
- Security: Secure Boot, encrypted NVS storage, FIDO2 passwordless authentication
- Languages: C/C++ (primary), Python, Dart/Flutter (mobile & desktop apps), Java
- Sensors: Accelerometer, IMU, Gyroscope, Time-of-Flight (ToF), Fingerprint, Ambient Light, Temperature, Humidity, Water Quality, Gas, Heart Rate & SpO₂, ...
- Peripherals: Camera, Microphone, Speaker, Buzzer, ...
- Displays: TFT, OLED, LCD, HMI, ,..
- Build & Debug: ESP-IDF, Makefiles, CMake, linker scripts, GCC toolchain, GDB/JTAG — fully IDE-independent
- Other: Embedded Linux (Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi), Edge AI on MCUs, VoIP, WireGuard VPN, OTA update systems, PCB design (EasyEDA)
What Sets Me Apart
I deliver production-ready firmware, not proof-of-concepts. Clean architecture, proper error handling, memory optimization, and power management.
I work at the toolchain level — Makefiles, linker scripts, GCC, GDB — not dependent on any IDE.
I collaborate effectively with backend teams, including building systems using MCP (Model Context Protocol).
I've shipped real consumer electronics — I understand what it takes to go from "it works on my bench" to "it works in 10,000 units."
If you're a startup building a hardware product and need someone who can take it from prototype to production, let's talk.
ARM Microcontroller
Research & Development
Embedded C
C
C++
Flutter
Android
Python
AWS IoT Core
ESP32
nRF52
MQTT
HTTPS
WiFi
STM32
Quang H.
Da Lat, Vietnam
$30/hr
5.0
62 jobs
I am a professional Embedded Engineer with over 10 years of experience in embedded systems design, covering both hardware and firmware/software development.
I have also set up and led a full-service engineering team, delivering complete products from concept to production, including hardware design, embedded software, cloud integration, and, AI, mobile app development, product/industrial design.
I specialize in wireless IoT devices, wearable/medical technology, and embedded firmware with a strong background in end-to-end product development and team leadership.
What We Can Offer
Firmware Development
- Embedded software for IoT, wearables, medical, and consumer electronics
- Driver development, RTOS integration, and low-power optimization
- Connectivity stacks: BLE, Wi-Fi, NFC, LoRa, LTE, CAT-M1, NB-IoT
- Secure OTA updates, device provisioning, and cloud integration
Hardware Design
- Custom PCB design with multiple layer and layout for high-reliability embedded systems
- Power management & battery systems (BMS, energy optimization)
- Prototyping, testing, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM)
Product & Industrial Design
- Mechanical design, 3D modeling, and enclosure development
- Ergonomics and usability design for consumer and medical devices
- Design-for-production (DFP) and certification support (CE, FCC, FDA-ready)
AI & Data Processing
- Edge AI/ML model deployment (Edge Impulse, TensorFlow Lite)
- Predictive maintenance and anomaly detection for IoT/IIoT
- Cloud-based AI integration with AWS/Azure/Google Cloud
Mobile App & Cloud Integration
- Cross-platform mobile apps (Android/iOS)
- Secure Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cloud connectivity with devices
- Web portal/dashboard development for monitoring and analytics
Electronic Design
Hardware Design
Firmware Programming
Altium Designer
Raspberry Pi
STM32
Arduino
Embedded System
nRF52
Embedded C
Microcontroller Programming
Electronics
Microchip
ESP32
Circuit Design
Davide F.
Marnate, Italy
$50/hr
5.0
11 jobs
I design and build complete embedded products — from PCB to firmware to software — so you don't need to coordinate three different specialists. 15+ years of experience, low-power and Bluetooth design expertise, and every line of firmware backed by real testing.
* Hardware Design
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I design complete boards in Altium, KiCad, and OrCAD — power section, MCU section, digital and analog peripherals — based on Microchip PIC, ARM Cortex, and ESP32 microcontrollers. Specific areas of expertise include:
* Low-power design for battery-powered devices
* Shield design for commercial platforms (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone)
* PCB design with Bluetooth connectivity (Classic and BLE)
* Firmware Development
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I write firmware in C for ARM Cortex M0/M0+/M3/M4/M33 architectures (STM32, NXP, Silicon Labs EFM32/EFR32, Nordic nRF5x) and for ESP32 using the ESP-IDF framework, in both bare-metal and multitasking environments (FreeRTOS, RTX). I cover the full application stack:
* Low-level drivers (GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, PWM)
* Drivers for sensors, MEMS, memories, fuel gauges, displays
* Application logic, bootloaders, and OTA
* Bluetooth stacks (Classic and BLE)
* Every firmware project I develop comes with unit, integration, and stress testing to ensure robustness and long-term reliability.
* Why Work With Me
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My key strength is cross-domain vision: I can design hardware with the firmware that will run on it already in mind, and write firmware knowing exactly what happens at the electrical level. This reduces iterations, development time, and project risk — real value whether you need fast prototyping or a product ready for mass production.
I'm quick to pick up new frameworks and toolchains based on project needs.
ARM Cortex-M
Embedded C
Firmware Programming
Hamza R.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$20/hr
4.9
37 jobs
I’m Hamza a Biomedical Engineer with a passion for Embedded Systems, IoT, Electronics, and Robotics. I turn ideas into real, working prototypes and products. Whether it’s designing smart devices, building automation systems, or creating medical technology, I bring innovation to life.
What I Do Best:
Embedded Systems & IoT
Experience with ESP32, NRF52, ATMEL, STM32, PSOC, PIC
Work with Raspberry Pi, VisionFive (Linux Board), and Unihiker
Programming
Proficient in C/C++, Python, Java, MATLAB, JavaScript, and Flutter
Connectivity & Communication
Skilled in UART, I2C, SPI, MQTT, BLE, BLE Mesh, Sigfox, and Wi-Fi
Hardware Design & Prototyping
Specialize in PCB Design, 3D Modeling, and Product Prototyping
GUI Development
Develop Touchscreen Interfaces, E-Paper & TFT Displays, Web Dashboards, and Desktop
Applications
Work with LVGL, Tkinter, PyQt, and Kivy Framework
IoT & Cloud Integration
Experienced with AWS IoT, Firebase, ThingsBoard, and WebSocket-based real-time control
Industrial IoT (IIoT)
Expertise in CAN Communication, Factory Automation, and Smart Sensor Networks
Remote Monitoring & OTA Updates
Work with ESP-IDF OTA, BLE DFU, and Cloud-Based Device Management
I’ve built industrial prototypes, smart sensors, automation systems, and medical devices, real-time data processing and device connectivity. If you need a reliable, high-quality solution, let’s make it happen!
Let’s Collaborate!
ESP32
Arduino
C++
MATLAB
PCB Design
Embedded C
STM32
nRF52
Python
FreeRTOS
Embedded System
Firmware Programming
Microcontroller Programming
Atmel AVR
Internet of Things
Sabri R.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
$5/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I’m a junior engineer experienced in designing and building Arduino and ESP-32/8266 automation systems, from PCB designing to programming and full hardware development.
- Knows Python, C/C++
- Proficient in SPI and I2C communication protocols.
- Experienced in Home Assistant, MQTT.
PCB Design
ESP32
ESP8266
Arduino
Home Automation
Internet of Things
Biotechnology
Python
C
C++
Embedded System
Embedded C
Raspberry Pi
Embedded Linux
LoRa
Anirban R.
Kolkata, India
$40/hr
5.0
34 jobs
Embedded Systems Architect | ESP32, nRF52/nRF54, STM32, Real-Time Systems
I design and debug real-time embedded systems where multiple microcontrollers, sensors, and communication layers must work reliably under real-world constraints.
My core expertise includes embedded firmware, low-level communication, sensing systems, and distributed edge devices built around ESP32, nRF52/nRF54, STM32, Raspberry Pi, Embedded Linux, BLE, LoRa/LoRaWAN, MQTT, SPI, UART, I2C, RTOS, UWB, and radar-based sensing.
I’m strongest when a project involves:
- Multi-MCU coordination
- Low-level communication debugging
- Sensor integration such as radar, GPS, IMU, capacitive touch, or industrial interfaces
- Edge gateways and cloud-connected embedded systems
- Turning an unstable prototype into reliable product behavior
What I do best
- ESP32 / ESP-IDF firmware development
- nRF52 / nRF54 firmware using Zephyr and nRF Connect SDK
- STM32 embedded firmware and real-time system design
- FreeRTOS, Zephyr, and CMSIS-RTOS v2 architectures
- BLE, LoRa/LoRaWAN, MQTT, and multi-device coordination
- Low-level debugging across SPI, UART, I2C, BLE, RTOS, and custom buses
- Embedded Linux / Raspberry Pi edge gateway systems
- Node-RED, Balena, Docker, and remote deployment workflows
- Radar, UWB, and real-time sensing/control systems
- Industrial IoT integration and system reliability hardening
Highlights
- Ported production firmware from ESP32 to nRF54L15/Zephyr, including BSP, communication layers, BLE transport, and OTA/DFU support
- Worked on distributed multi-controller systems using ESP32, nRF, and STM32
- Integrated TI IWR6843 mmWave radar for presence sensing and spatial event handling
- Brought up UWB ranging (DW3000) on STM32 in a multi-device system
- Built ESP32 + Raspberry Pi edge systems using MQTT, Node-RED, Balena, and remote deployment workflows
- Built LoRaWAN-based tracking and monitoring systems with cloud dashboards and alerting
- Supported industrial IoT deployments involving automation, CI/CD, remote monitoring, and field reliability
Relevant Experience
- Commercial Embedded Sensing & Control Platform (NDA): ported production firmware from ESP32 to nRF54L15/Zephyr; integrated BLE with encrypted transport, external flash, and MCUboot OTA/DFU; improved custom wired communication reliability; contributed to radar-based sensing and multi-device coordination
- Industrial IoT Gateway Systems: built ESP32 sensor node + Raspberry Pi gateway architectures with real-time edge processing, MQTT communication, and remote configuration
- Tracking, Monitoring & Edge Integration: built telemetry and monitoring pipelines for distributed edge devices using LoRaWAN, Balena, Node-RED, Supabase, and cloud dashboards
- Industrial Integration & Automation: worked with Phidget-based interfaces, Yaskawa robot-related connectivity, Node-RED automation flows, CI/CD, and Balena-based deployment
- Automotive Embedded Foundation — Hella: 4+ years in automotive embedded systems; worked on body control and electronic power steering programs with AUTOSAR, MISRA-compliant embedded development, CAN/LIN, diagnostics, requirement derivation, software architecture, IBM Rhapsody, and TPT
Tech Stack
- MCUs / Platforms: ESP32, nRF52, nRF54, STM32, Raspberry Pi, Embedded Linux
- RTOS / Frameworks: ESP-IDF, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, nRF Connect SDK, CMSIS-RTOS v2
- Protocols / Interfaces: SPI, UART, I2C, BLE, LoRa/LoRaWAN, MQTT, CAN, LIN
- Specialized Areas: UWB / DW3000, TI IWR6843 mmWave radar, OTA / DFU, PLC-style communication, Protocol Buffers / nanopb
- Languages: C, C++, Python
If your project involves firmware, sensing, real-time communication, edge gateways, industrial IoT, or multi-device embedded systems, I can help design, debug, and harden it for real-world use.
ESP32
Raspberry Pi
Python
STM32
C
Firmware
Internet of Things
Embedded Linux
Embedded System
nRF52
Zephyr
FreeRTOS
Bluetooth LE
MQTT
LoRa
Docker
AWS IoT Core
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