Firmware development services

Maximize hardware performance with N-iX’s firmware development services. We specialize in creating and optimizing secure firmware for embedded systems, IoT devices, and custom hardware to ensure seamless integration and top-notch reliability.

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Unlock device potential with our firmware development services

At N-iX, we provide comprehensive firmware development services, including hardware design, PoC, optimization, and ongoing support. Whether creating firmware from scratch, porting it to new platforms, or debugging complex systems, N-iX helps businesses unlock the full potential of their devices with reliable, scalable, and innovative solutions.

We help clients achieve optimized hardware performance, greater efficiency, and extended product lifecycles. We help manufacturers alleviate inefficiencies in their embedded software, ensuring smooth operation and full utilization of hardware capabilities.

N-iX's expertise spans industries like logistics manufacturing, telecom, automotive, healthcare, agritech, smart buildings, energy, and others, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that enable smooth and secure device performance.

Expert firmware development services for modern devices

Custom firmware design and development

Our engineers help you implement tailored software for specific hardware, ensuring you gain a competitive advantage.

  • Developing code in low-level languages (C, C++, micropython) and assembly for device-specific requirements
  • Low-level driver development for seamless hardware communication
  • Microcontrollers and microprocessors programming
  • Device initialization
  • Operational protocols setup

Legacy firmware modernization

Improve the compatibility and functionality of your legacy systems with our firmware modernization services.

  • Firmware and middleware redesign and optimization
  • Hardware compatibility assessment
  • Cloud and IoT connectivity enablement
  • Custom driver development
  • Bootloader implementation and updates
  • Backward compatibility development
  • Integration with modern development tools

Firmware porting

Our services help keep your devices operational and efficient, even when switching to new devices.

  • Firmware adaptation and migration
  • Hardware abstraction layer (HAL) development
  • Microcontroller compatibility assessment
  • Custom firmware optimization
  • Proprietary library adjustment
  • RTOS compatibility assessment
  • Firmware testing and validation
  • Bootloader development

Hardware design and prototyping

We help you meet industry standards for hardware design and prototyping and ensure seamless hardware-firmware integration.

  • Custom hardware, PCB, embedded system design
  • Component selection and optimization
  • Hardware prototyping
  • Signal integrity and power management
  • Compliance assessment and documentation for certification
  • Manufacturing verification support

Firmware optimization

Our firmware development service offering includes improving device performance and increasing processing efficiency.

  • Device's power consumption reduction
  • Memory optimization for resource-constraining devices
  • Data flow and processing
  • System performance tools integration

Firmware upgrades

With N-iX, you can upgrade your existing firmware to extend the lifecycle of your devices, boost efficiency, and add new features.

  • Feature enhancement
  • Custom feature development
  • Firmware OTA updates
  • Performance tuning
  • Compatibility upgrades
  • Backward compatibility testing
  • Documentation and version control

Firmware security assurance

Future-proof your devices with advanced firmware security strategies that enable compliance, data privacy, and operational resilience.

  • Secure boot and encryption protocol implementation
  • Device-to-cloud and device-to-device security enhancement
  • Role-based access control
  • Firmware integrity validation
  • Real-time threat monitoring
  • Penetration testing
  • Copy protection
  • AI-powered anomaly detection systems implementation

Firmware automation testing and CI/CD

As a firmware development company, N‑iX provides comprehensive testing services to ensure firmware reliability, stability, and standard compliance.

  • Automated quality assurance (AQA)
  • Unit, integration, and performance testing
  • Hardware-software communication debugging and validating
  • Error logging and analysis
  • Firmware validation frameworks design
  • OTA update validation

Firmware maintenance

We help you build and execute a reliable maintenance strategy to keep devices secure and fully functional in dynamic environments.

  • Development of software for hardware performance monitoring
  • Proactive diagnostics solutions
  • Firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updates
  • Version control and rollback management
  • Technical support and troubleshooting
  • Compliance and standard reviews

Our client success stories Our firmware services drive efficiency and enhance device's performance across industries

Reach your goals with our custom firmware development services

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Enhance device performance and reach greater efficiency and reliability

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Streamline and secure data transmission to protect sensitive information

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Retrofit or upgrade legacy systems to meet evolving demands

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Set up effortless hardware and cloud connectivity for a fully integrated ecosystem

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Enable secure OTA updates for continuous improvements

Build smarter firmware with our extensive tech expertise

  • IoT software development

    Tap into the era of connected devices with our end-to-end IoT software development. We help you create reliable firmware for IoT ecosystems, enabling device interoperability, real-time monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.

  • Cloud integration

    N-iX provides a full scope of cloud computing services to help you integrate firmware with cloud platforms for reliable updates, scalable storage, and real-time analytics. Our cloud expertise in AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP can help you centralize device management and facilitate data exchange.

    Cloud consulting services
  • Edge computing

    Our experience in edge computing allows our clients to enable real-time data processing directly on devices. It helps you reduce latency, ensure optimal performance in connectivity-challenged environments, and boost device autonomy.

  • AI, ML, and data analytics

    Enhance firmware functionality with our comprehensive AI, ML, and data analytics solutions that predict issues and improve security. Our services can help you reach device's adaptive functionality and optimize its performance in real-time.

    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning development
  • Cybersecurity and testing

    We strengthen firmware security across and within device and gateway levels with advanced encryption, secure boot mechanisms, and thorough penetration testing. Our validation and testing processes help identify vulnerabilities early, ensuring resilient, high-performance firmware for secure and reliable device operation.

    Cybersecurity services

Our tech partners that enable reliable, secure, and connected firmware

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Streamlined firmware development: Our step-by-step process

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Initial analysis

We start by understanding your product vision, hardware specifications, and industry requirements. Our engineers assess feasibility, define technical constraints, select necessary components and technologies, outline the development roadmap, and design architecture.

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Research and development

Our firmware developers write optimized, high-performance firmware, implementing real-time processing, secure communication, and power-efficient solutions. We also create PoC and hardware prototypes to validate functionality and refine the design.

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Deployment and integration

We support secure firmware installation, manufacturing setup, and device provisioning. In addition, we help you with firmware certification preparation to speed up time to market.

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Testing and debugging

We conduct rigorous automated and manual testing to ensure stability, security, and compliance. N-iX experts use debugging tools to eliminate inefficiencies and fine-tune hardware-software interactions to ensure device's reliable performance.

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Maintenance and optimization

Post-deployment, we offer continuous monitoring, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and performance enhancements to keep your firmware up-to-date and aligned with evolving business needs. Moreover, we set up an update rollback feature to help you deal with unexpected issues during updates.

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Partnering for excellence: Client testimonials

Top UK logistics company

Their excellent project management was impressive. Super attention to detail delivering on budget and on time.

Director of Technologies

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I don't think there have been any Cardo software milestone in the last two years that were achieved without N-iX team. We trust N-iX to deliver product ready for production.

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Big advantage of working together with N-iX, is that we are very flexible in finding out the best possible way of achieving the goals.

Igor Terzi

CIO

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N-iX created a successful POC. Its external security and code quality was praised by stakeholders. The team provides exceptional technical skills and extraordinary organization.

Manuel Schwarz

Eng Manager of Data & Analytics Services

Global Fortune 100 manufacturing company

They balance strong software expertise with a state-of-the-art approach to managing software projects. This was a complex migration project, and they took us by the hand and guided us through it.

Product Owner

Why do businesses trust N-iX with firmware development services?

  • Strong hardware design expertise to test and refine PoCs;
  • Over 22 years of experience in global tech industry;
  • Experience in creating connected ecosystems for smooth performance and uninterrupted data flow;
  • Over 2,200 software experts skilled in C, C++, Python, and other languages, technologies, and frameworks to build a reliable software from scratch;
  • Strong IoT and embedded expertise with over 60 delivered projects;
  • Proven portfolio of firmware solutions developed for leading international manufacturing, automotive, logistics and supply chain, healthcare, agriculture, and energy businesses;
  • In-house R&D lab and prototyping tools for fast iterations and solution viability assessment;
  • Access to top firmware engineers in 25 countries across Europe, Latin America, and Asia;
  • Experience with new-generation sensors, chipsets, and communication technologies;
  • Compliance with industry standards, practices, and regulations (GDPR, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, ISO 27001:2013, CyberGRX).
  • Established partnerships with semiconductor producers (Nordic Semiconductor), microcontroller manufacturers (Raspberry Pi), network connectivity providers (Wirepas), etc.;

Engineering high-performance firmware for seamless connectivity and scalability

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Mykhaylo Kohut

Solutions Architect, Embedded & IoT Practice
Success in connected devices starts with firmware that’s built for performance and reliability. Our services help clients ensure early-stage validation, refine performance, and bring reliable products to full-scale production faster.

Mykhaylo Kohut

Solutions Architect, Embedded & IoT Practice

Frequently asked questions about firmware development services

Firmware development involves creating low-level software that enables hardware devices to function efficiently. It is essential for device performance, security, and seamless integration with other systems.

Firmware examples are smart card firmware, firmware in IoT devices (smart thermostats, industrial sensors, vehicle control units (ECUs) in automobiles, etc.
Industries like automotive, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, telecom, smart homes, and energy rely on firmware to optimize hardware performance and enable IoT connectivity.
We build security into our development cycle at all levels when providing development services. By following such security practices as data encryption, penetration testing, copy protection, and others, we keep firmware safe from tampering or unauthorized access.
Firmware is a software developed for specific, low-level tasks that are key to hardware operation. It's less flexible and is tailored for specific hardware, and that's why it uses C or simple assembly language. Embedded software is more complex and flexible. It can perform a wider range of tasks and interact with other software components. It also uses high-level programming languages, such as C++, Python, etc.
Developing custom firmware ensures tailored solutions that align with unique hardware requirements, improve performance, and provide long-term scalability.

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