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Embedded software development services

Reliable performance with HW.Tech’s embedded system software development.

Our global team of engineers secures real-time firmware, drivers, and applications for automotive, industrial, and IoT products. We blend hardware design, cloud integration, and rigorous testing to accelerate delivery and future-proof embedded systems while meeting strict security standards.

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End-to-end embedded software development company

From concept through maintenance, we code, integrate, and optimize embedded solutions powering smart devices, vehicles, and industrial platforms.
Firmware & driver development
Build low-level firmware and high-performance device drivers for diverse hardware platforms. Our engineers write clean code, align with industry standards, and deliver reliable embedded software, accelerating boot time, power efficiency, and system stability.
Firmware & driver development
Real-Time OS & middleware integration
Integrate real-time operating systems, middleware, and communication protocols to enable deterministic responsiveness. We tailor embedded system software development for safety, predictive maintenance, and seamless interface between custom electronics and cloud resources.
Real-Time OS & middleware integration
Edge AI & embedded analytics
Embed advanced machine learning models into constrained devices, unlocking local insight without cloud latency. Our embedded software development company delivers smart vision, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics with an optimized memory footprint and performance.
Edge AI & Embedded Analytics
Hardware design & board bring-up
Our embedded engineering services collaborate across hardware and software to design PCB layouts, select components, and bring up prototypes quickly. We debug, program, and validate embedded systems, ensuring stable power, thermal efficiency, and compliance for consumer electronics and industrial products.
Hardware Design & Board Bring-Up

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Connectivity & IoT stack implementation
Implement secure Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE, and LoRaWAN stacks, enabling connected platforms, over-the-air updates, and telemetry. Our embedded development services deliver robust protocols and encryption, safeguarding data across Internet of Things deployments.
Connectivity & IoT Stack Implementation
Safety-critical automotive platforms
Engineer AUTOSAR-compliant, ISO 26262-ready embedded software for ADAS, battery management, and infotainment. We run exhaustive testing, model-based design, and functional safety analysis to keep vehicles smart, secure, and road-ready.
Safety-Critical Automotive Platforms
Cloud & DevOps for embedded deployments
Automate CI/CD pipelines, containerize edge applications, and enable fleet management through secure cloud gateways. Our embedded software development services shorten release cycles, improve traceability, and simplify device lifecycle management.
Cloud & DevOps for embedded deployments
Lifecycle maintenance & optimization
Provide continuous maintenance, performance tuning, and proactive updates for deployed embedded systems. With our embedded engineering services, we monitor defects, refactor legacy code, and integrate new features, extending product life and maximizing return on engineering investment.
Lifecycle maintenance & optimization

Professional embedded software development backed by certifications and awards

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Advanced technologies we use to power custom embedded system software development

With more than 800 experts on board, we blend cutting-edge tools and proven practices to craft high-performance embedded systems and firmware.
Edge AI and ML
Compress neural networks to run on resource-constrained devices, enabling real-time vision, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance while respecting GDPR and emerging AI standards.
Edge AI and ML
On-device LLM
Adapt large language models for natural-language interfaces, voice control, and code generation directly on embedded platforms without constant cloud connectivity.
On-Device LLM
Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Configure and optimize FreeRTOS, Zephyr, QNX, and VxWorks for deterministic scheduling, safe task isolation, and low-latency interrupt handling in safety-critical environments.
RTOS
Digital Twin
Combine virtual twins with hardware-in-the-loop rigs to validate performance, power consumption, and communication protocols before mass production.
Digital Twin
IoT
Implement Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi 6, LTE-M, and LoRaWAN with end-to-end encryption, OTA updates, and device identity management for scalable Internet-of-Things deployments.
IoT
Distributed Ledger Tech
Embed lightweight blockchain nodes that provide tamper-proof data logging, license management, and supply-chain traceability for industrial and medical devices.
Distributed Ledger Tech
93% of our clients recommend our embedded development services*
* according to our customer survey
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years in business
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years average length of client relationship
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tech talent pool worldwide
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customer return rate
93%
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Our technology stack as embedded software development company

Our technical platform is built on robust and diverse components.
Programming languages & embedded frameworks
C++ tech stack
Embedded C
Assembly tech stack
Python tech stack
Lua tech stack
Zephyr tech stack
FreeRTOS tech stack
QNX tech stack
VxWorks tech stack
Embedded linux
Mbed OS tech stack
Toolchains & IDEs
GCC tech stack
IAR tech stack
Keil tech stack
MPLab tech stack
Segger tech stack
PlatformIO tech stack
STM32 tech stack
DevOps
Jenkins tech stack
GitLab tech stack
Buildroot tech stack
Yocto tech stack
Docket tech stack
CMake tech stack
Bazel tech stack
Conan tech stack
Artifactory tech stack
Big Data & Machine Learning
TensorFlow Lite tech stack
Edge Impulse tech stack
PyTorch tech stack
TinyML tech stack
TVM tech stack
Open VINO tech stack
NVIDIA TensorRT tech stack
Cloud & OTA
AWS IoT core tech stack
Azure IoT tech stack
Google Cloud IoT tech stack
Mender tech stack
Eclipse tech stack
Hawkbit tech stack
Particle Cloud tech stack
Testing & Debugging
JTAG tech stack
GDB tech stack
Lauterbach tech stack
QEMU tech stack
Unity Test tech stack
Ceedling tech stack
Segger J link tech stack
Oscilloscope tech stack

Benefits of embedded software development services

Our embedded development services reduce risk, shorten schedules, and inject specialized expertise, giving you leaner products and faster market entry.
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Niche requirements? Gain instant access to focused know-how, receiving clear guidance when urgency matters most.
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Evolving scope? Scale teams effortlessly with seasoned specialists, avoiding long-term overhead.
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Facing delays? Proven methods remove blockers swiftly, pushing projects forward without lost momentum.
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Hidden threats? Early risk discovery and mitigation keep production lines stable and secure.
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Avoid permanent hires. Bring in domain expertise precisely where needed, optimizing engineering budgets.
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Stay goal-focused while we handle non-core tasks, freeing internal talent for strategic innovation.

Compliance-friendly embedded software development services

We engineer embedded software development projects with strict regulatory alignment, weaving compliance into architecture, code, and verification from day one.
HIPAAProtect personal health data inside connected medical devices using hardware-rooted encryption, audited access control, and secure firmware updates that satisfy HIPAA Security & Privacy Rules.
GDPRWe apply the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles at every stage of embedded software development. Design edge-to-cloud data flows that minimise PII exposure, apply privacy-by-design, and guarantee lawful processing across every embedded system development process in the field.
EU AI ActAs a custom software development company committed to fundamental rights and values. Helpware Tech implements risk-classification, model explainability, and continuous monitoring so that on-device AI meets upcoming EU AI Act obligations without delaying market entry.
AMLOur experts help financial organizations achieve global anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. Equip payment terminals and smart ATMs with real-time analytics that flag suspicious activity, ensuring your embedded platform supports global anti-money-laundering directives.
KYCOur team implements Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for fintech projects. Integrate biometric and document-verification modules in fintech devices, automating Know-Your-Customer checks while maintaining low latency and airtight security.
PCI DSSHelpware Tech facilitates Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance to harden POS firmware, segregate memory, and encrypt cardholder data to reach PCI DSS compliance and prevent costly breaches.
SOC 2 Type 1Our experts help you achieve SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, ensuring your systems meet the highest data security standards and demonstrating your commitment to protecting sensitive customer information.
ISO 9001We assist companies in establishing quality management systems, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance for customer confidence, effective complaint resolution, process improvement, and competitive advantage.
ISO 27001We help organizations protect sensitive data from cybersecurity threats by ensuring ISO 27001 compliance. We guide them in implementing effective risk management strategies, building cyber resilience, and achieving operational excellence.
ISO 25010HW.Tech applies the ISO 25010 standard in custom application development, ensuring your solution is secure, compatible, reliable, and high-performing while meeting customer needs and delivering a seamless user experience.
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Industries we work with

Our embedded software development services span diverse sectors, each engagement shaped by unique operational demands.

Healthcare

Embedded system development powers smart medical devices to ensure rigorous compliance and patient data security.
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Robotics

Automated monitoring and control solutions streamline robotics operations while meeting stringent safety-certification standards.
Robotics industry

Automotive

Embedded software solutions offer AUTOSAR-ready systems for ADAS, battery management, and infotainment platforms.
Automotive industry
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Our embedded software development process

Step 1 Ideation and market fit
Ideation & market fit We partner with stakeholders to validate product ideas via interviews and competitive analysis, ensuring the embedded solution solves urgent problems and meets revenue targets.
Step 2 Requirement analysis and planning
Requirement analysis & planning Our analysts translate vision into functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements, create a Software Requirements Specification, schedule milestones, allocate resources, and log risks for the embedded project.
Step 3
Detailed tech specifications Our engineers craft a technical baseline, block diagrams, environmental limits, manufacturing goals, UI wireframes, and interface definitions, ensuring every contributor follows a unified blueprint and avoids costly rework.
Step 4
System architecture design Our architects partition functionality across hardware, firmware, RTOS, and cloud, define connectivity and security primitives, and produce a high-level design optimized for cost, performance, scalability, and compliance.
Step 5
Component selection & design finalisation Our engineers evaluate processors, sensors, regulators, and radios for availability and cost, then freeze schematics and application circuits, delivering a stable bill of materials ready for PCB layout.
Step 6
Test-plan definition Our quality engineers design hardware, firmware, and production test matrices covering power, performance, security, and compliance criteria, embedding fixtures and pass–fail thresholds before any board fabrication.
Step 7
Design implementation Our teams capture schematics, route PCBs, develop MISRA-aligned firmware, configure CI pipelines, and model enclosures; peer reviews and simulations ensure first-pass success during embedded software development.
Step 8
Prototype & proof of concept Our specialists draft exhaustive schematics, route printed-circuit boards, craft MISRA-compliant firmware, spin up continuous-integration pipelines, and render enclosure models. Rigorous peer reviews and high-fidelity simulations drive right-first-time success across the embedded stack.
Step 9
Hardware-software integration & verification We flash firmware, integrate middleware, and run automated tests validating timing, footprint, and protocol compliance. To offer top-notch embedded software solutions, our experts discover defect loops through CI for rapid correction and continuous quality improvement.
Step 10
Field trials & environmental testing We deploy pilot units in real-world conditions, temperature, vibration, fluctuating networks, while telemetry reveals usability gaps and hidden failures, feeding actionable feedback into our embedded development backlog.
Step 11
Final optimisation & design freeze Our team refines power budgets, antenna tuning, interfaces, and security, updates test procedures, locks BOM and artworks, and issues golden firmware images for mass-production readiness.
Step 12
Deployment & release We program secure keys, execute factory tests, package devices, supervise installations, and monitor initial performance through cloud dashboards, ensuring a smooth transition to operational support.
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Maintenance, updates & long-term support We deliver OTA patches, new features, vulnerability fixes, and end-of-life planning, keeping embedded systems secure, performant, and compliant throughout their service lifespan.

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Recognized embedded software development company

Trusted by startups, SMEs, and Fortune 500 enterprises, HW.Tech has earned a reputation as a leading embedded software development company. Our transparent, result-oriented approach improves efficiency, elevates clarity, and secures long-term partnerships with organizations that value direct, actionable advice.
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Why HW.Tech?

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100% compliance
We create software with compliance in mind, ensuring adherence to government regulations and standards in your industry.
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Uncompromised quality
We develop ISO 25010-compliant custom software solutions that deliver superior performance while helping you achieve your business objectives.
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Visibility & control
You gain access to a centralized project dashboard with regular progress reports, and all upcoming expenses are discussed in advance.
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Your IP, our support
You retain full intellectual property rights to your product(s). We also provide post-launch maintenance and support with regular security audits.
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Client testimonials

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“Helpware Tech’s high-quality work received glowing praises from the client due to their organized and transparent development. Their outstanding project management complemented their top-notch coding skills — they were flexible, accommodating, and easy to work with.“

Jordan Waid

Director, Percepi Knowledge Ltd

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“Transparency in communication is a fantastic skill for a partner to have. In addition, Helpware Tech proved their expertise among a vast range of technologies, which was emphasized by our client. The project manager was extremely responsive. He was available 24/7 to cover all questions and demonstrate progress as needed.“

Andre Kholodov

CEO, ADUK GmbH

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“The solution that Helpware Tech developed is fully-functional and mobile-friendly. It meets all of the company's expectations. The company appreciated the team's project management, as it suited their own structure. The team even made themselves flexible to accomodate the company's schedule.”

Corbin Fraser

Group Product Manager, Mobile Services, Bitcoin.com

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"I’d recommend HW.Tech because I felt their engagement and understanding of our business. They offered the best solution provision of what we were looking for. They were very responsive to the requests, very flexible, just going in flow with our changes."

Alan Ball

Managing Partner, Octagon Medical Practice

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Clutch

"With the support of our partners, we have created a platform that will provide developers with an efficient way to raise project capital and enable investors to actively choose which carbon offset projects they would like to support. Helpware Tech is a highly reliable and efficient development partner, providing excellent project management, timely communication, and commitment to go the extra mile when needed."

Steven Lowenthal

Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Frontier Carbon Solutions

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Choose a suitable engagement model for embedded software services

End-to-end development
We take full responsibility for your product, from initial concept to final delivery, working closely with stakeholders at every stage of the development process.
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Dedicated team
We dedicate a team to your project and manage it on your behalf, freeing up your time for core business activities.
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Team augmentation
We ensure you bridge the talent gaps by integrating our brightest minds into your in-house team while you maintain full control over your project.
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Accelerate digital transformation and achieve sustainable growth with trusted embedded software development services

FAQ

What is embedded development, and how does it differ from regular software?
Embedded development builds firmware and drivers that live inside dedicated hardware. Our embedded software development teams optimise code, power, and timing for each embedded system, constraints general-purpose apps never face.
How do you keep embedded systems secure and compliant?
We weave security into every embedded software development stage: threat modelling, encrypted boot, static analysis, and secure OTA updates. HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and ISO 26262 checklists guide every embedded release.
Which industries gain the most from embedded software development?
Automotive, healthcare, industrial automation, fintech, and consumer electronics rely on embedded systems for real-time control, safety, and low-power connectivity, exactly where our embedded development expertise shines.
How long does an embedded project take for embedded software development companies?
Simple sensor nodes need about three months of embedded software development. Safety-critical gateways can run 12–18 months. Timelines depend on complexity, certification scope, and hardware lead times.
What maintenance do you offer after launch?
We monitor embedded telemetry, deliver encrypted OTA patches, and swap end-of-life parts, keeping every embedded system secure, performant, and compliant through continuous embedded development sprints.
How is embedded software development priced at HW.Tech?
Pricing reflects scope, hardware complexity, and regulatory load. Choose fixed price, T&M, or dedicated embedded squads. Each estimate details sprint effort, tooling, and any third-party IP fees.
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