Embedded Software Engineer - Automotive - Embedded Systems

Role Overview Embedded Software Engineer to develop, integrate, test, and maintain embedded software for automotive electronic control units (ECUs) and vehicle systems. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills in Embedded C/C++, experience with microcontrollers and real-time operating systems, and an understanding of automotive communication protocols and software development standards.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for automotive electronic systems and ECUs.
• Develop software using Embedded C and C++.
• Work with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Implement and debug automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
• Develop and integrate device drivers, firmware, and hardware abstraction layers.
• Perform software unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and defect resolution.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, testing, and validation teams.
• Analyse software requirements and prepare technical documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards and software quality processes.
• Support software integration, verification, validation, and release activities.
• Work with AUTOSAR Classic or Adaptive architecture where applicable.
• Follow automotive development standards such as MISRA C/C++ and ISO 26262, as required by the project.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Embedded C and C++.
• Experience in microcontrollers and embedded system architecture.
• Knowledge of RTOS concepts, task scheduling, interrupts, and memory management.
• Understanding of CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, and UART communication protocols.
• Experience with debugging tools, oscilloscopes, logic analysers, or similar equipment.
• Familiarity with Git, version control, and software development tools.
• Knowledge of unit testing and software integration processes.
• Understanding of hardware-software interaction and real-time constraints.

Preferred Skills

• AUTOSAR Classic or Adaptive.
• Vector CANoe/CANalyzer.
• MISRA C/C++, ISO 26262, and ASPICE.
• MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering, 3 - 8 years: Senior Embedded Software Engineer.
• Relevant automotive embedded software development experience is preferred.

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