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Dat H.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

$25/hr
5.0
20 jobs

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.

  • Research & Development
  • Embedded C
  • C
  • C++
  • Flutter
  • Android
  • Python
  • AWS IoT Core
  • ARM Microcontroller
  • ESP32
  • nRF52
  • MQTT
  • HTTPS
  • WiFi
  • STM32
Pham V.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

$45/hr
5.0
21 jobs

* Expert-level Embedded C/C++ development for MCU and Embedded Linux platforms. * Strong expertise in Embedded System Architecture, system design, and technical leadership. * Extensive experience with ARM Cortex-M/A, STM32, NXP i.MX, Nordic, ESP32, TI, and Qualcomm platforms. * Advanced knowledge of RTOS and Embedded Linux: FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Yocto, Buildroot, Linux Kernel, Device Drivers. * Experienced in BSP bring-up, bootloader development, OTA/FOTA, secure boot, and system optimization. * Strong experience in Automotive and Industrial Embedded Systems development. * Deep understanding of CAN/CAN FD, LIN, UART, SPI, I2C, Modbus, Ethernet, TCP/IP , BLE, and MQTT. * Hands-on experience with IoT, Edge AI, connected devices, and cloud-integrated embedded systems. * Experienced in debugging, hardware-software integration, and system optimization. * Experience leading engineering teams and managing embedded projects from concept to production.

  • Embedded System
  • C++
  • C
  • Microcontroller Programming
  • Embedded C
  • Embedded Linux
  • FreeRTOS
Vishnu C.

Belgaum, India

$5/hr
4.7
41 jobs

I am an electronics and firmware developer with experience in PCB design, firmware development, prototyping and SMD assembly. My journey started with hand crafting single sided PCBs — giving me a strong practical foundation from the ground up. PCB Design: 2 and 4 layer PCB design in KiCad 8,Kicad 9(Soon migrating to Kicad 10) & EasyEDA(Standard & Pro version) . Former EagleCAD user Schematic to manufacturing ready layout Custom footprint creation Gerber, drill, pick and place and BOM files Full submission support for JLCPCB(PCB & PCBA) and similar manufacturers Assembly & Prototyping: SMD soldering — 1206-0402 passives, QFN, TSSOP (except BGA) Through hole soldering Small batch prototype assembly Component procurement support Firmware & Connectivity: Microcontrollers — ESP32, ESP8266, Arduino, AVR, 8051 Cellular — Quectel EC25 & SIMCom SIM7672 with MQTT SSL/TLS Wireless — LoRa, WiFi, Bluetooth, GSM GPS — Ublox & Quectel module integration Displays — OLED, TFT, capacitive touch Protocols — I2C, SPI, UART, MQTT SSL/TLS, HTTP REST Motor drivers, WS2812 LED arrays, power circuits GPS- Quectel L89, Ublox M10S Special - WS2812 Led Projects include: GPS trackers, GSM security systems, water level controllers, , line followers, obstacle detection robots, WS2812 LED arrays and various ESP32 and Arduino IoT devices. I am a full time freelancer committed to clear communication and timely delivery — working with hobbyists, startups and commercial clients alike. Feel free to reach out!

  • AVR Microcontroller
  • ESP32
  • Raspberry Pi
  • Microcontroller Programming
  • Arduino
  • Firmware
  • ESP8266
  • Eagle
  • PCB Design
  • Electronics
  • KiCad
  • Electronic Design
  • MQTT
  • Digital Electronics
  • Circuit Design
  • Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Embedded C
  • EasyEDA
Thuan L.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

$32/hr
5.0
98 jobs

I am a professional embedded software engineer with more than 12 years of experience. My current areas of expertise are IoT Applications & Embedded Systems Design, including embedded hardware/software. 𝐌𝐘 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒: - Know about MCU: Nordic, Silicon Labs, AVR, PIC, ESP, TI CC32xx, ESP32, Qualcomm QCC51xx, etc. - Have experience in programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Java - Solid knowledge of standard interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN. - Have experience using debugging tools such as Segger Jlink, CAN bus analyzer, and Logic analyzer. - IoT devices with wireless connectivity such as LTE, CAT-M1, NB-IoT, LoRa/LoRaWAN, BLE, WIFI, NFC - Good experience in AWS Service, AWS IoT, AWS Shadow, and AWS Jobs. - Good experience in Battery Management Systems based on BQ products from TI. - Good experience with Audio Codec chips. - Experience with AI/ML on Edge Impulse with nRF Connect - True wireless earbuds, headsets and speakers, Bluetooth ® LE Audio standard from Qualcomm: QCC5141, QCC5171, QCC5181,... We have worked with wearable devices and medical devices: - ECG 1, 3, 12 leads with ADS1292, ADS1293, ADS1298 - EEG with ADS1299 - Body temperature with MAX302025, MAX30208 - PPG with MAX86178, MAX86178 - SPO2 with OB1203, MAX32664 sensor hub - Vital signal with AFE4950 - OTA firmware update via Bluetooth/WIFI End-to-End Embedded & Hardware Solutions I provide complete product development services — from concept and design through prototyping, firmware, and production — for IoT, wearables, medical, and consumer electronics. Hardware & PCB Design - Multi-layer PCB design for high-reliability, high-performance systems - High-speed design: USB 2.0, HDMI 2.0, DDR3/DDR4/LPDDR4, PCIe, NAND Flash, Ethernet (up to 10GBase-T1), PoE++ - Microcontrollers & SoMs: ARM Cortex-M3/M4 (STM32, ESP32, Nordic nRF52/53/91); custom boards for Raspberry Pi CM4, iMX8, Jetson Nano/Xavier/Orin, RK3588/3568, TI AM6254 - Power & analog: DC-DC (Flyback, Boost, Buck, LDO), BLDC/servo motor control, high-resolution ADC/DAC, audio circuits, and battery management (BMS) - DFM/DFA and EMC/EMI compliance, with certification support (CE, FCC, FDA-ready) - Tools: Altium Designer, KiCAD, Eagle, EasyEDA, OrCAD; SolidWorks and Inventor for 3D/enclosure design Firmware & Connectivity - Embedded software in C, C++, Python, and Qt, with RTOS integration and low-power optimization - Custom driver development and communication protocols: QSPI, I2C, SPI, RS485/RS232, CAN, Modbus (TCP/IP/RTU) - Connectivity stacks: BLE, Wi-Fi, NFC, LoRa/LoRaWAN, LTE, CAT-M1, NB-IoT, GSM (3G/4G) IoT platforms: MQTT, ThingsBoard, AWS IoT, Blynk; secure OTA updates, device provisioning, and cloud integration - Robotics: ROS/ROS2 for AGV, AMR, and 6-axis robot applications - Embedded UI/UX: Figma, TouchGFX, LVGL AI & Cloud Integration - Edge AI/ML deployment (Edge Impulse, TensorFlow Lite) - Predictive maintenance and anomaly detection for IoT/IIoT - Cloud integration with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud - Cross-platform mobile apps (Android/iOS) and web dashboards for monitoring and analytics Product Leadership - Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in startup environments - End-to-end project management across design, fabrication, and procurement for cost-efficient, on-time delivery - Strong troubleshooting and research skills for electrical evaluation, testing, and design optimization 🔑𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒: Embedded Design, Hardware Design, Firmware Development, Mobile App Integration, IoT Device, Medical Device Design, Embedded Systems, Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS), Microcontroller Programming, Sensor Integration, Wireless Communication (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi), Low Power Design, Wearable Devices, Firmware Architecture, Embedded Software, Device Drivers, System-on-Chip (SoC), PCB Design, Signal Processing, IoT Platforms, Cloud Integration, Mobile App Development, Web Portal Design, Healthcare Technology, Remote Monitoring, Data Security, Telemetry, ARM Cortex, ESP32, Device Connectivity, Embedded Prototyping, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Medical Device Compliance, Mobile-Connected Devices, IoT Security, BLE, Firmware Debugging, Connectivity Solutions, Edge Computing, Smart Devices, Industrial IoT.

  • Embedded System
  • STM32
  • Raspberry Pi
  • ESP32
  • LoRa
  • Electrical Design
  • PCB Design
  • KiCad
  • Prototyping
  • Altium Designer
  • NVIDIA Jetson
  • Robot Operating System
  • Bluetooth LE
  • Wearable Technology
  • nRF52
  • AI Development
  • Linux
  • Mobile App
  • GPS
  • Industrial Design
Umit K.

Naperville, Illinois

$60/hr
4.6
127 jobs

✅ Lead System Design Engineer with 14 years' of experience ✔︎ TOP RATED PLUS | 80+ happy customers 🚀 Providing turn-key solutions from idea to production: Electronics, Firmware, Mobile Software, Prototyping, and Manufacturing. HARDWARE: - Schematic Design: Digital Systems, Analog boards, Power electronics. - Environment: Altium Designer, Kicad - PCB Layout: 1 - 18 layers, 3D View, and Manufacturing Service in JLCPCB and PCBWAY - Outputs: Component selection, BOM generation, Manufacturing documents. FIRMWARE: - FPGA firmware in VHDL on Xilinx/Altera FPGA and SoC, - MCU firmware in C/C++ for ARM, ST, TI, NXP, Atmel, PIC, Arduino, PSOC, ESP32, and NRF series. - Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and wireless module programming. SOFTWARE: - Embedded Linux Yocto, Buildroot, Busybox - Embedded coding bare-metal C, Freertos, ThreadX, UC-OS - QT C++ - Mobile apps: native apps for Android (Java) - Backend: Python - User interface (UI, UX) PROTOTYPING: - PCB Prototype manufacturing, debugging, and validation; - Consultation on any aspect of design and manufacturing. HIGHLY SPECIALIZED IN **************************************************** AUTOMOTIVE / ELECTRIC VEHICLES: - Body Control Module (BCM) - Requested Wireless System - Powertrain Engine Control Unit (Gasoline/Diesel ECU) - Door Control Unit - Canbus Gateway TCP/IP (CANFD) - Instrumental Cluster for Infotainment - Entertainment Systems with the application processor - Video capture and monitoring systems CONSUMER: - IoT projects, sensors, wearable electronics, smart-home systems - Medical Electronic Goniometer INDUSTRIAL: - High-reliability systems for critical applications (Robotics, Oil and Gas, Automation); - Micro-controller and FPGA-based control systems - Power Supplies (AC/DC/AC) and Electric Drives (240/480VAC) - MPPT and Inverter for energy conversion systems - Analog Video: CVBS, Composite, PAL, NTSC, AHD - Digital Video: CSI2, DSI, TI FPD-Link3, HD/3G-SDI WIRELESS: - Bluetooth and BLE-enabled devices (Bluetooth 4.0/4.2/5.0, BLE) - 2.4Ghz radio transmitters (WiFi, Bluetooth, Radio) - GSM Tracking system - GPS capture module - LORA Products ************************************************** *MCU* : Freescale MPC55xx/MPC56xx, ARM Cortex M3/4 - ARM A8/9, Motorola 68HC11, Motorola 68HC12, TI DSP TM320C6713, TI CC2530 8051RF Cores, iMX51/53/6/8 Multimedia Processors, TI Sitara AM335 Industrial cores, Intel Atom, Infenion TC389/399, STM32 M0/M4/F7/H7, MSP430, Ambarella S5L, Nextchip NVP6134, NVP6324 AHD, ESP32, NRF52, PSOC6. *Operating Systems* : Embedded Linux, RTOS *FPGA and SoC* : VHDL, Quartus, Xilinx ISE, Vivado. Xilinx Spartan-3/6, Zynq-7, Ultrascale MPSOC. *RADAR* : Acconeer A111, A121 Innosent SMR RFBeam CDM324 *BLUETOOTH* : TI CC series, Microchip RN42 *Communications* : TCP/IP, RS232, RS422, RS485, CAN-BUS, SPI, I2C, One wire, QSPI, Modbus *Testing* : Vectorcast, Polyspace Unit Test, QAC Statical Code Analysis *Development Environment* : CodeWarrior, Eclipse, Visual Studio, QT, Keil, IAR, Understand *Configuration management* : SVN, JIRA, IBM Rational DOORS, IBM Clearcase/ClearQuest *Specialties* : DO-178C certification, aerospace, real-time software, model-based software design, HMI design, powertrain control units, ETPU, Automotive fault management regulations (OBD, J1939) and routines, Video capturing and monitoring interfaces such as MIPI csi2, dsi, and dual lvds. Developing high-volume electronic devices, IoT products Tags: Electrical Engineer, Electronics, Hardware Design, Firmware Development, PCB Design, PCB Layout Service, Board Layout, Schematics, Altium Designer, IoT, Internet of Things, Power Electronics, Bluetooth, BLE, TI, Texas Instruments, Freescale, NXP, FPGA, SoC, VHDL, Verilog, Xilinx, Altera, VHDL, C, C++, MCU, RTOS, Microcontroller, prototype, validation, Enclosures, BMS, SolidWorks, Android, Java, Mobile Apps, Database, Python. Services: - Embedded software design in C/C++, - PCB schematics and layout design, all fabrication outputs will be provided, - GUI design with Qt C++, - Embedded component search, - Engineering system design, - Android and IOS application development for Embedded devices, - IoT, Gateway, PLC automation for industry-grade projects, - Embedded Linux device driver, root file system, video streaming, qt embedded, etc. - Camera and video monitoring system design - FPGA SW design - Hardware Design/Component BOM - Turnkey Product Design

  • Embedded System
  • FPGA
  • Embedded C
  • J1939
  • STM32
  • C++
  • Embedded Linux
  • Automotive
  • Power Electronics
  • Microcontroller
  • Hardware Design
  • PCB Design
  • Qt Framework
  • Altium Designer
  • ESP32
Henok T.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

$10/hr
4.3
36 jobs

ABOUT ME I am an Electrical and Computer Engineer with strong multidisciplinary experience in embedded systems, PCB design, industrial automation, software development, and network engineering. I specialize in transforming ideas into practical, reliable, and scalable technical solutions. My experience covers the full development cycle, from hardware design and firmware programming to backend development, automation, and system integration. I am passionate about building efficient systems that solve real-world problems, and I take pride in delivering quality work with professionalism, precision, and on-time execution. My expertise includes: ✅ Embedded Systems and Firmware Development • Nordic nRF series, Arduino, ESP32 series, STM32 series, ESP8266, NodeMCU, Raspberry Pi series and custom microcontroller platforms and custom microcontroller platforms. • Embedded C, C++, and MicroPython • Zephyr RTOS and nRF Connect SDK development for Nordic nRF platforms • ESP-IDF and Arduino-based firmware development • USB, UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, MQTT, OPC UA, Zigbee, and Cellular communication ✅ PCB Design and Hardware Engineering • Schematic and PCB design up to 10 layers • Advanced PCB Layout (Altium, KiCad, Eagle, Allegro) • 3D CAD modeling and Enclosure Design • Custom footprint, symbol, and library creation • Compact and production-ready hardware design • Gerber, BOM, and manufacturing file preparation • Hardware and firmware co-design ✅ Industrial and Workflow Automation • Siemens PLC programming • SCADA systems • Industrial IOT automation • Python and Shell scripting for workflow automation ✅ Software Development • MERN stack web development • Backend: Node.js and Django Frontend: React, vue js Database: MongoDB, Couchdb, PostgreSQL, and MySQL • C, C#, C++, JavaScript, and Python ✅ Network Engineering • Packet Tracer and GNS3 simulation • Router, switch, and VPN configuration • pfSense firewall and network security

  • Arduino Firmware
  • Firmware Programming
  • C++
  • Microcontroller Programming
  • Python
  • Automation
  • PLC Programming
  • CAD Drafting
  • 3D Modeling
  • PCB Design
  • Multilayer PCB
  • KiCad
  • ESP32
  • nRF52
  • Software Development

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