Hardware Support Engineer (Bengaluru, IN)
About the job
Job Responsibilities:
- Monitor critical applications and infrastructure such as Kibana, Firebase Crashlytics, APM tools, CloudWatch, etc., and proactively identify anomalies or service degradation.
- Manage end-to-end incident lifecycle: log, track, and resolve tickets, and provide RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and summary reports to stakeholders.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot software, hardware, networking, and system-level issues.
- Handle on-ground incidents and coordinate with field engineers for device installation, calibration, and replacement.
- Work with IoT hardware and embedded systems including ANPR cameras, sensors, and edge controllers.
- Configure, validate, and monitor device health, firmware, and connectivity.
- Troubleshoot API-based integrations between edge devices, backend systems, and third-party platforms.
- Ensure proper event flow sequencing and identify processing gaps.
- Analyze logs and telemetry data for device-level and API-level issues.
- Develop troubleshooting guides, SOPs, and diagnostic tools.
- Drive Service Improvement Plans (SIP) focusing on system reliability and uptime.
- Collaborate with Incident Resolution Teams, SDMs, and stakeholders for faster service restoration.
- Participate in weekly/monthly review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Follow defined escalation paths and ensure SLA adherence.
- Communicate effectively across teams, including engineers and senior management.
- Flexible to work in rotational shifts.
Skills:
Core Technical Skills:
- Experience in scripting: Python / Shell / JavaScript
- Knowledge of Java-based applications (good to have)
- Strong SQL knowledge
- Hands-on experience with Linux OS
Hardware & IoT Skills:
- Experience with ANPR camera systems and video-based monitoring
- Knowledge of IoT devices, sensors, and edge controllers
- Familiarity with parking hardware (boom barriers, RFID readers, loop detectors)
- Understanding of camera protocols (RTSP, ONVIF)
- Device networking knowledge (IP configuration, ports, NAT)
- Experience in firmware upgrades and remote device management
- Hands-on hardware installation and troubleshooting
API & Integration:
- Strong understanding of REST APIs
- Experience with API debugging (request/response validation, error handling)
- Familiarity with tools like Postman and cURL
- Understanding of real-time/event-driven systems
Monitoring & Observability:
- Experience with Grafana, Kibana, APM tools
- Ability to analyze logs, metrics, and system behavior
Networking & Systems:
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs
- Ability to troubleshoot network issues for IoT devices
- Understanding of latency, packet loss, and connectivity issues
Process & Tools:
- Basic knowledge of ITIL framework
- Familiarity with Agile methodology
- Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and logical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Good communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work in high-pressure environments
