Senior Manager, Software Engineering

About Whirlpool India   Whirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram,  is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune & Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool’s commitment to providing best-in-class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology & Engineering Center, where India's world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at   www.india.whirlpool.in About GTEC Transforming Vision into Reality: The Global Technology & Engineering Center where India’s world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. The team you will be a part of 
 The Software Engineering team designs, develops or coordinates development/troubleshooting or debugging of moderately complex software programs for enhancements and new products. Performs high-level design/modeling to convert stakeholder needs into software solutions. Develops software and tools in support of design, infrastructure and technology platforms. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design. Develops the architectural guidelines, specifications, and technical standards and communicates to stakeholders. This role in summary 
 Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support throughout the hardware development lifecycle to team members. Lead technical forum within team and amongst cross technology teams to share knowledge and best practices Pro-active knowledge documentation and sharing within team and amongst cross technology teams Oversee the design and development of embedded hardware systems, including microcontrollers, microprocessors, PCBs, and other electronic components. Collaborate closely with the software engineering team to ensure seamless integration between hardware and software components. Plan and execute hardware development projects, defining milestones, timelines, and resource allocation to achieve project objectives efficiently. Conduct thorough hardware testing and validation to ensure the reliability, performance, and compliance of the hardware designs. Review and approve schematic diagrams, PCB layouts, Wiring Architecture and other hardware/component  design documents created by the team. Conduct subsystem design reviews interfacing with leadership and cross functional for gaining alignment at each build. Make strategic decisions regarding component selection, sourcing, and vendor relationships to optimize cost, quality, and availability. Optimize hardware designs for power efficiency, performance, and manufacturability. Address technical challenges and roadblocks, proposing innovative solutions and leading the team to successful outcomes. Maintain a strong awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in embedded hardware development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and manufacturing, to ensure successful product launches. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the hardware engineering team. Ensure all hardware design activities are documented thoroughly and comply with relevant standards and regulations. Your responsibilities will include 
 Proven expertise in designing digital and analog circuits, schematic capture, and PCB layout. Extensive knowledge of microcontrollers/microprocessors and various embedded systems architectures. Strong familiarity with communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet, and wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.). Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers). Extensive experience with circuit