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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
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
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.

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

Karachi, Pakistan

$12/hr
5.0
11 jobs

⚙️ I turn silicon and specs into smart, stable, and scalable embedded solutions. I engineered a 30% improvement in firmware responsiveness across connected devices, helped reduce development time by 25% for a FreeRTOS based ESP32 product line, and built modular driver architectures that made it easier for hardware teams to scale from prototype to production, all while keeping performance rock-solid in the field. As an Embedded Firmware Developer & Embedded Systems Specialist with 7+ years of experience, I design and build fast, reliable, and maintainable embedded software and microcontroller firmware for IoT and industrial products using ESP32 / STM32 / nRF52, FreeRTOS, ESP-IDF, and ARM Cortex-M architectures. 💼 What I Offer: 🔹Production-grade microcontroller firmware using C/C++ for MCUs and SoCs (ESP32, STM32F4, nRF52, ATSAM4, etc.) 🔹FreeRTOS / ESP-IDF-based systems, leveraging multi-threaded architectures for improved efficiency 🔹Advanced sensor & peripheral drivers, integrated into complex hardware ecosystems 🔹Communication stacks built on SPI, I2C, UART, BLE, MQTT, CAN, USB, Ethernet 🔹Smart devices & cloud-connected IoT products using the Espressif ESP-IDF framework 🔹Industrial automation firmware and embedded Linux/AOSP customizations (Yocto, HALs, board bring-up) 🔹Thorough documentation & end-to-end support for internal and external stakeholders 🛠️ What I’ve Been Delivering When most teams reach out to me, they already have hardware in hand, what they don’t have is firmware they can trust in the field. So I come in, analyze what’s running, and turn “demo” firmware into production ready systems. That means: ✔ Optimizing edge-device firmware so it stays stable, responsive, and power-efficient ✔ Customizing AOSP / Embedded Linux platforms for real-world products (HMI panels, smart displays) ✔ Writing and integrating drivers for complex sensors and peripherals ✔ Handling board bring-up, BSP development, bootloaders, and kernel-level debugging ✔ Providing long-term maintenance to keep real-time systems healthy in industrial, consumer, and automotive environments My role is simple: make sure your embedded product behaves perfectly not just on your bench, but in your customer’s hands. 💻Embedded Systems Expertise Languages: C, C++, Python (tooling & scripting) MCUs & SoCs: ESP32, STM32 (F0/F4), nRF52, ATSAM4, ARM Cortex-M OS & Frameworks: FreeRTOS, ESP-IDF, Zephyr, Yocto, Buildroot Connectivity & Protocols: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, BLE, MQTT, Ethernet, USB Tools: GCC, OpenOCD, JTAG/SWD, Logic Analyzers, Git, Jira If you’re building something that doesn’t fit the usual embedded mold, I’d be glad to hear about it. Some of my best work has come from partnering with teams tackling problems that require a custom-crafted solution. Let’s connect and take your project to the success it deserves.

  • ARM Cortex-M
  • Microcontroller
  • Firmware Programming
  • C++
  • Microcontroller Programming
  • Embedded System
  • Firmware
  • Driver Development
  • Embedded C
  • Internet of Things
  • STM32
  • ESP32
  • Arduino
Anh N.

Hanoi, Vietnam

$17/hr
5.0
5 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.

  • Hardware Design
  • Altium Designer
  • PCB Design
  • Firmware
  • Raspberry Pi
  • Microcontroller Programming
  • Internet of Things
  • LoRa
  • ESP32
  • Bluetooth
  • Touchscreen
  • Embedded Linux
  • C
  • C++
  • nRF52
  • Power Electronics
  • NFC
Ahad M.

Lahore, Pakistan

$25/hr
4.8
37 jobs

I built and design the PCB, write the firmware, model the enclosure, and build the IoT app that controls it. Products I have built are live on Google Play, the App Store, and in the hands of US/EU customers right now. I'm a 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 & 𝐈𝐨𝐓 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 with a Master's in Embedded Systems and a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering. I take products end-to-end from PCB design, firmware, enclosure, IoT mobile app, to cloud, so you get one Partner accountable for the whole stack instead of coordinating four of them. 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐈 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐈𝐧: ➙ Consumer electronics, smart home devices, connected appliances ➙ Audio and DSP products, Audio/Sound Devices, real-time processing ➙ Stepper motor, CNC Machines, 3D Printers, Stepper Motors, Driver, DC Generators, Energy Harvesting ➙ Smart RGB light control Systems, Hall Effect Systems ➙ Industrial IoT, Home automation, Modbus/CAN gateways, CAN telematics ➙ Medical devices, wearables, monitoring systems, Automotive ➙ Asset tracking, smart agriculture, LoRaWAN sensor networks 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐒𝐨𝐂𝐬: STM32, ESP32 (S2/S3, A1S Dual-Core, ESP8266), Arduino (Nano, Mega, Mini, Pro, Uno), Nordic nRF52840/nRF5340, AVR (ATmega, ATtiny), PIC16/PIC18/PIC32, Raspberry Pi, Cortex-M0/M0+/M3/M4/M7/M33, Cortex-A53/A72/A76, Cortex-R4/R5/R52, Teensy 4.1, FPGA 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞: Embedded C/C++, MicroPython, ARM Assembly, Verilog/SystemVerilog, VHDL. FreeRTOS, Azure RTOS (ThreadX). Bare-metal, HAL, and LL driver development. STM32CubeIDE, ESP-IDF, PlatformIO, Arduino, CMake, GCC Arm toolchain. 𝐏𝐂𝐁 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: Expertise in 2-12 layer boards, rigid & flex, and HDI designs using Altium Designer, KiCad, and Eagle, with a focus on high-speed signal integrity, impedance matching, thermal design, high-current routing, and RF layout including Pi-network antenna tuning. 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥/𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: Proficient in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and AutoCAD for injection-molding-ready designs, SLA/FDM 3D printing, IP65/IP67/IP68 waterproofing, and advanced thermal management. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 & 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN (CANOpen, J1939), USB HID, PCIe, DMA, PWM, ADC/DAC, I2S/PDM audio, EEPROM/Flash. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: Wi-Fi, BLE 5.x, LoRa/LoRaWAN, NFC/RFID (MiFare, ISO14443), LTE-M, NB-IoT, 4G LTE, u-blox GNSS (M8/M10), RS485, RS232, Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet. 𝐈𝐨𝐓 & 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝: MQTT/MQTTS, HTTPS, WebSockets, TLS 1.3, JSON-RPC. AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT, Blynk, ThingsBoard, Tuya. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬: Flutter, React Native, React.js, Vue.js, Node-RED, Firebase, PWAs. Qt for Embedded, PyQt5. OLED, TFT, IPS, E-Paper, LED Matrix, 7-Segment, rotary encoders. 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Secure Boot, AES, ECC, OTA updates. Design-for-certification for CE, FCC, EMI/EMC, ESD (IEC 61000-4-2), UL, ISO 9001/13485. 𝐌𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: ➙ Clear weekly progress updates, often including demo videos, schematics, firmware commits, and simulation results. ➙ Version-controlled deliverables (Git) and meticulously documented, clean code. ➙ Transparent communication regarding progress, challenges, and potential risks. ➙ Strong research-driven approach focused on solving technically difficult problems efficiently. ➙ Open to starting with a paid pilot project before committing to a larger scope. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 A reliable partner to design a new product from scratch, rescue a stalled hardware project, and control systems, port firmware between MCU families, add IoT/cloud connectivity to an existing device, or build the mobile app and backend that makes your hardware actually useful. Invite me to your Job or send me a message with your product concept, current stage, and what's blocking you.

  • ARM Cortex-M
  • Embedded System
  • PCB Design
  • Firmware Programming
  • C++
  • ESP32
  • STM32
  • Internet of Things
  • Hardware Prototyping
  • Python
  • Embedded C
  • Raspberry Pi
  • Altium Designer
  • Product Development
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Arduino Firmware
  • Mechanical Design
  • Audio Engineering
  • KiCad
  • TinyML

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