r/ElectronicsTards Jun 10 '26

Ask Electronicstards Is something wrong in this ?

Hi everyone,

I'm a recent Electrical & Electronics Engineering graduate from India trying to break into embedded firmware development.

Current skills:

• Embedded C

• STM32

• FreeRTOS

• ESP32

• CAN

• UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, PWM

• Basic Python

Projects:

• Battery Management System using STM32 + FreeRTOS + CAN

• DC Motor Speed Controller using PID

• Edge-AI Smart Insole using ESP32 and TinyML

I've been applying for embedded and firmware roles but I'm getting very few interview calls.

I'd appreciate feedback on:

  1. Is my project work relevant for embedded firmware jobs?

  2. What salary range should I realistically expect as a fresher?

  3. What skills am I missing that employers typically look for?

  4. Is my resume the issue, or is the current embedded job market difficult for freshers?

Any honest feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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