Question 1

Why should my company outsource embedded software development?

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing embedded software development can be a good fit when your internal team needs to add more engineers, find someone with very niche or specialized skills, or accelerate product development. Generally, our clients ask about our services when they’re looking to:

Add extra engineering capacity when there’s a big release, deadline, or development milestone coming up.

Bring in specialized expertise in firmware, C++, Embedded Linux, RTOS, RF, DSP, FPGA, and other embedded technologies.

Get additional support across development, hardware integration, testing, and debugging when the internal team is stretched.

Keep development costs under control by adding experienced engineers at competitive nearshore rates.

Work with nearshore, bilingual engineers who can collaborate directly with your team during U.S. working hours.

Note that the last point above is important because hardware and firmware issues often require several rounds of testing and troubleshooting. When everyone on the team is online at the same time, a problem can often be discussed, tested, and fixed in the same day instead of turning into a multi-day back-and-forth.

Question 2

Does Ewents manufacture hardware products?

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No. Ewents does not manufacture or sell complete hardware products. We just provide dedicated engineering teams working on an hourly basis, and can also execute embedded software development projects on fixed-price engagements. All of our engineers work remotely from Latin America and collaborate directly with the client’s product and engineering teams to develop, test, debug, integrate, and modernize the software running on their devices.

Keep in mind that our scope is only limited to software development. Our clients are fully responsible for the product architecture, manufacturing processes, intellectual property, and final product build.

Question 3

What types of embedded software engineers can Ewents provide?

Accepted Answer

Ewents provides specialized engineers across both low-level and higher-level embedded systems. As part of our service, we assign dedicated teams of engineers that work remotely and have certified experience across:

Low-level embedded systems:
Firmware and real-time systems: C/C++, Bare-metal, Assembly, RTOS, Zephyr, bootloaders, device drivers, memory management, and multi-threading.
Processors and hardware platforms: ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32, Nordic, NXP, RISC-V, Xtensa, ASIC-based systems, and other embedded architectures.
Specialized low-level roles: RF, DSP, FPGA development, signal integrity, PCB integration, and low-level hardware-software debugging.

Higher-level embedded software development:
Embedded Linux and device systems: Embedded Linux, Yocto, Buildroot, Raspberry Pi, local services, device orchestration, and Linux-to-MCU communication.
Connectivity and applications: Python, API integrations, WebSockets, telemetry, Bluetooth (BLE), and more.
Hardware-to-software integration: Connecting embedded devices with backend services, cloud platforms, dashboards, mobile apps in IOS/Android, and other applications.

All of our engineers are bilingual in English and Spanish and have vetted technical experience across multiple technologies and frameworks. Throughout any engagement, we collaborate directly with your in-house team to ship, test, and troubleshoot software for multiple devices.

Question 4

Can you procure hardware like PCB boards and custom components?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our engineers can work directly with the same hardware your team is working with.

We can procure hardware locally in Argentina and across Latin America, including PCB boards, microcontrollers, sensors, communication modules, radios, displays, connectors, and other components needed for development and testing.

Additionally, when custom hardware is required, we can tap into our local network of vendors to build custom PCB boards, source specific components, and handle basic assembly.

Question 5

How do you enforce device security and IP protection when handling hardware?

Accepted Answer

We take a security-first approach, especially because we work with clients in regulated industries with strict security requirements. Every person we hire goes through background checks, signs confidentiality and IP agreements, and, when required, works from secure laptops configured with specific security tools and controls.

Once engineers are onboarded and begin working with hardware, we restrict access to prototypes, firmware, source code, credentials, and other sensitive assets to only the people who need them. In addition, our embedded engineers can receive support from Ewents’ in-house security team. When needed, we can request support and consult our in-house AppSec engineers, cloud security engineers, and GRC specialists to clarify security requirements and review how devices connect with applications, cloud environments, APIs, and other critical systems.

Across any engagement, our security team can provide guidance on access controls, key management, secure communications, firmware security, vulnerability management, and device architecture. Ewents can also map out security and compliance requirements to leading frameworks such as IEC 62443, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and OWASP IoT standards for embedded products.

Question 6

Can your team help us build IoT firmware and connect embedded devices to the cloud?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our team can handle both firmware development and device-to-cloud integration, connecting embedded products with cloud platforms, applications, and data systems. In prior projects, we’ve had the opportunity to work with BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, cellular, MQTT, TCP/IP, USB, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, RS-232, RS-485, and other embedded communication technologies.

When needed, we can also expand the team to support the broader software and data layer around connected devices, including:

Custom dashboards: Monitor device status, performance, alerts, operational metrics, and other real-time data from connected hardware.

OT/IoT data platforms: Collect and centralize device data into cloud data lakes, then build the pipelines needed for reporting, analytics, and historical analysis.

AI and edge AI: Apply AI to device data for use cases such as predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and computer vision, and leverage it to generate useful business insights.

Question 7

Can Ewents provide engineers for RF, DSP, FPGA, satellite, and other specialized embedded systems?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our team has specialized embedded engineers for projects that go beyond traditional firmware development, with several years of experience working in satellite communications, wireless and RF systems, digital signal processing, FPGA development, edge AI, and other advanced hardware technologies. Some of our engineers have worked directly on telecommunications and satellite platforms, including ground-station software, real-time communications, signal processing, and high-performance data transmission.

Question 8

Is your team able to modernize an existing firmware codebase?

Accepted Answer

Of course! Our team can look at an existing codebase and suggest improvements without forcing a full rewrite. Before refactoring, though, we usually recommend starting with an assessment to understand the current architecture, business goals, technical scope, security requirements, and budget. In past projects, we’ve helped companies fix recurring bugs, reduce technical debt, get a project ready to support new boards/processors, improve memory usage, and update drivers. Beyond refactoring, our team can also help upgrade CI/CD pipelines and automate test cases.

Question 9

How much do embedded software development services cost, and how quickly can we onboard a team?

Accepted Answer

Our rates typically range from $30 to $85+ USD per hour, depending on the role, seniority, and specialization required. For embedded projects, pricing can also vary based on the technology stack, hardware platform, security requirements, and whether you need more specialized experience in areas such as Embedded Linux, Bare metal, RTOS, DSP, FPGA, or edge AI.

Before the engagement starts, we agree on the final rates and include them in the Statement of Work (SOW), so everything is clear upfront. Keep in mind that any costs related to custom components, PCB boards, test equipment, and other hardware are not included in the engineering rates and, when required, are scoped and quoted separately.

Finally, our average turnaround time to onboard engineers is 1 to 3 weeks from the moment we receive your request. Timing may vary depending on the specific profiles, availability, project length, and level of specialization, but we can usually begin proposing a team setup and start sending candidates for your review in a few days.

If you’re looking for a nearshore embedded software company to accelerate product development, reach out to our team.

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