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.
ESP32
Embedded System
STM32
Raspberry Pi
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
David P.
Hanoi, Vietnam
$20/hr
5.0
22 jobs
Hi, I'm David. I help turn complex electronic concepts into dependable, production-ready products. With over 5 years of practical experience, I support clients through the full development cycle, from initial design to functional prototypes and manufacturing handoff. My focus is on building efficient, scalable, and cost-conscious hardware systems that perform reliably in real-world conditions.
1. What I Deliver: Embedded Systems & Hardware Development
- PCB Design & Hardware Engineering: Circuit design, multi-layer PCB layout, component selection, impedance tuning, compact design, and cost optimization. Emphasis on IPC standards, signal integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal considerations.
- High-Speed & Complex Systems: Hands-on work with DDR, HDMI, MIPI (CSI/DSI), PCIe Gen1/2, along with SoC and FPGA-based prototyping.
- Embedded Platforms: STM32N6, STM32H7/STM32H5, STM32F7/STM32F1/F3/F4, ESP32/ESP8266, Nordic nRF52 series, ARM Cortex-A systems, Raspberry Pi (CM4/CM5), Zynq-7000.
- Power & Mixed-Signal Design: Switching regulators (Buck, Boost, Flyback), LDOs, battery systems, motor control (BLDC, stepper, servo, DC), and analog/digital integration, PoE, LLC.
- Manufacturing Readiness: BOM preparation, Gerber generation, and design adjustments to streamline production and reduce costs.
- Tools: Altium Designer, KiCad, LTspice, Proteus, MATLAB/Simulink .
2. Firmware & Software Development
- Programming: C, C++, Embedded C, Python (for automation and validation).
- System Development: Linux-based platforms, MCU firmware, RTOS (FreeRTOS), power optimization, bootloaders, OTA updates, and debugging.
- Connectivity & IoT: WiFi, BLE, LoRa, Zigbee, GSM/LTE/NB-IoT/5G, GPS, RFID, NFC.
- Communication Interfaces: UART, I2C, SPI, I2S, RS232, RS485, CAN, Modbus RTU/TCP, USB, Ethernet.
- User Interface: LVGL-driven GUIs, TFT/OLED displays, and touch interfaces.
3. Development Process & Collaboration
- Product Lifecycle Support: Concept → prototyping → validation → production handover.
- Workflow & Management: Organized development using Git, Jira, and structured documentation with clear milestones.
- Global Collaboration: Experience working across US, EU, and Asia time zones with consistent communication.
- Troubleshooting: Strong capability in diagnosing and resolving both hardware and firmware issues.
4. Why Choose Me?
- Unified Skillset: Combined hardware and firmware capabilities help minimize back-and-forth and speed up delivery.
- Practical Engineering Approach: Designs are built with real-world constraints in mind — not just theory.
- Efficiency-Oriented: Focus on reducing unnecessary costs while maintaining performance and reliability.
- Clear & Responsive Communication: Regular updates, well-documented progress, and quick feedback.
Looking to bring your idea into a functional, well-engineered product?
Feel free to reach out. I’d be glad to discuss your project !!!
ESP32
Arduino
Microcontroller Programming
KiCad
Linux
Altium Designer
STM32
Raspberry Pi
LoRa
Hardware Design
Bluetooth LE
PCB Design
Touchscreen
WiFi
NFC
Dat H.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
$25/hr
5.0
24 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.
ESP32
Research & Development
Embedded C
C
C++
Flutter
Android
Python
AWS IoT Core
ARM Microcontroller
nRF52
MQTT
HTTPS
WiFi
STM32
Anh N.
Hanoi, Vietnam
$17/hr
5.0
7 jobs
Hello, I’m an Embedded Firmware & Hardware Engineer with solid experience in developing IoT, automation, and wireless systems. I specialize in low-level firmware design, communication protocol integration, and user interface development, combined with practical hardware design and testing. My goal is to deliver robust, efficient, and production-ready solutions tailored to your needs.
🔧 Key Experience
► Embedded firmware design: Bare-metal & RTOS (C/C++)
► Board bring-up, debugging & validation
► Hardware schematic & PCB design (analog, digital, mixed-signal)
► Parts selection, BoM creation & manufacturing file preparation
► Power supply design: DC-DC (buck/boost), linear regulators
► Documentation & source code management
🛠 Microcontrollers & Platforms
► STM32 (Cortex-M0+/M3/M4/M7)
► ESP32, ESP8266
► nRF52 series
► Holtek, PY32, MG82F6D17
► Arduino, Raspberry Pi
🔗 Interface Protocols
► UART, SPI, I2C, RS485
► QUADSPI, ADC, DAC
► USB 2.0, USB 3.0
📡 Wireless & Communication
► Wi-Fi, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)
► Ethernet, 4G/LTE
► LoRa, LoRa Mesh, LoRaWAN
► NFC, RF Modules, Power Amplifiers
📺 Displays & Modules
► UI development with LVGL on TFT Touchscreens
► LCD, OLED Displays
► Sensor integration (temperature, GPS, ultrasonic, laser)
⚡ Hardware & PCB Design
► Multi-layer PCB design (1–6 layers)
► Impedance-controlled routing, high-speed interfaces
► Mixed-signal circuit design (ADC/DAC, filters, amplifiers)
► Motor control: BLDC, Stepper, Servo, DC
► RF & antenna design basics
🏆 What I Deliver
✔️ Reliable embedded firmware (C/C++) with efficient drivers & protocols
✔️ Robust, manufacturable hardware designs
✔️ End-to-end IoT & embedded solutions (from prototype to production)
🤝 Let’s work together to turn your embedded system ideas into scalable, reliable products.
ESP32
Internet of Things
Microcontroller Programming
Hardware Design
Altium Designer
PCB Design
Firmware
Raspberry Pi
LoRa
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
Embedded Linux
C
C++
nRF52
Power Electronics
NFC
Hieu H.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
$32/hr
5.0
14 jobs
Know about MCU, SoC, ARM, SH, AVR, PIC, ESP, TI CC25xx, TI CC32xx, ESP32, ESP8266, etc.
- Prototype Development kit: Arduino UNO R3, PIC16F887, ATmega128, MSP430 Starter kit, STM32F4 Discovery, Raspberry, Beagle Bone, etc.
- Software: MS Visual Studio, Altium Designer, u-Vision Keil, Android Studio.
- Have experience in programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Java
- Have solid knowledge of the standard interface such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN.
- Have experience using debugging tools such as Segger Jlink, CAN bus analyzer (CL3000), Logic analyzer.
- IoT devices with wireless connectivity such as LTE, CAT-M1, NB-IoT, LoRa/LoRaWAN, BLE, WIFI, ZigBee, NFC
- Good experienced in AWS Service, AWS IoT, AWS Shadow, AWS Jobs.
- Good experienced in Battery Management Systems based on BQ products from TI.
- Good experienced with Audio Codec chips.
Embedded System
Electronics
Phong N.
Da Nang, Vietnam
$10/hr
5.0
12 jobs
Hi, I’m Phong.
I specialize in embedded systems development with hands-on experience in microcontrollers such as stm, esp, arduino, and arm-based platforms.
I have a solid background in developing and debugging firmware using gdb, working closely with hardware boards, and integrating peripherals.
Core Skills:
- Embedded programming in C/C++
- Real-time systems with RTOS
- Experience with IoT technologies and wireless protocols.
I also work on Eclipse plugin development. My work involves extending and customizing the Eclipse CDT (C/C++ Development Tooling) and Eclipse Platform to build powerful, smart development tools.
Core Skills:
- Eclipse plugin development (CDT, Platform, ...)
- Proficient in Java
- Familiar with software design patterns and hardware/software integration
Education: B.S. in Automation Control Engineering, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology
ESP32
Arduino
Embedded System
Internet of Things
C
C++
Java
Firmware
SWT
Eclipse IDE
ARM Microcontroller
Plugin Development
STM32
ARM Cortex-M
nRF51
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