Embedded Systems Engineer - PhD (Freelancer), Mumbai

About Us Deccan AI Experts is a pioneering company founded by IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad alumni, with a strong founding team from IITs, NITs, and BITS. We specialize in delivering high-quality human-curated data, AI-first scaled operations services, and more. About the Role We are looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer– PhD (Freelancer) to support advanced AI evaluation initiatives focused on embedded architectures, real-time systems, hardware-software integration, and low-level systems engineering.In this role, you will work with AI-generated outputs related to firmware development, microcontrollers, embedded Linux, communication protocols, performance optimization, and systems-level debugging, helping improve how AI models understand and solve complex embedded engineering challenges. You will collaborate with global AI and engineering teams to assess the technical accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of AI-generated solutions. Your contributions will directly enhance AI systems used for embedded applications, hardware interfacing, and intelligent systems engineering.Responsibilities Create deliverables addressing common requests within your professional domain, including firmware workflows, embedded architectures, debugging strategies, and optimization techniques Annotate and evaluate AI-generated responses related to embedded systems and low-level programming conceptsReview peer-developed deliverables to enhance AI research quality and consistency Diagnose and solve complex embedded engineering and hardware-software integration challenges to improve AI reasoning capabilities Assess AI outputs for correctness, efficiency, hardware compatibility, scalability, and system reliabilityIdentify bugs, incorrect assumptions, inefficient implementations, or real-time performance issues in AI-generated solutions and provide structured feedback Contribute domain expertise to improve AI models focused on embedded systems, firmware engineering, and real-time applications RequirementsPhD in Embedded Systems, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field Strong understanding of embedded architectures, firmware development, and hardware-software integration Expertise in C/C++, embedded Linux, RTOS, and communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, or EthernetExperience with debugging tools, device drivers, performance optimization, and systems-level troubleshooting Familiarity with IoT systems, FPGA/SoC platforms, or edge computing environments is preferred Ability to critically evaluate embedded architectures, low-level code quality, and system reliabilityStrong analytical and research-oriented problem-solving skills Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment Why Join Us Competitive hourly pay: up to₹1500 per hour (project-based) Fully remote with flexible working hours Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI and embedded systems researchExposure to advanced hardware, firmware, and intelligent systems engineering applications Flexibility to manage your own schedule while meeting project deadlines