Role & responsibilities

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Boot Loader software developer to join our software development team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the boot loader software for our automotive systems.

You will work closely with other software engineers, architects, and hardware engineers to ensure the successful booting and initialization of our embedded systems

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and develop boot loader software for automotive embedded systems.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to define the boot process and ensure compatibility with the hardware platform.
- Implement boot loader functionalities, including memory initialization, peripheral initialization, and device drivers.
- Utilize AUTOSAR configuration tools like ETAS ISOLAR A/B, DaVinci Configurator and developer for configuration and code generation.
- Working knowledge of secure boot and secure flashing.
- Working knowledge on Crypto, CSM and key management.
- Working knowledge on ISO-14229(UDS), ISO15765(ISO TP).
- Optimize boot loader performance and memory footprint.
- Conduct boot loader testing and debugging to ensure proper functionality and reliability.
- Collaborate with software architects to define the boot loader architecture and interfaces with other software components.




- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in boot loader development.
- Document the boot loader design, implementation, and testing procedures.
- Valuable to have understanding on HSM Software

Qualifications:

Education

- Bachelors degree or master’s degree in Electronics/ Electrical/ECE or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
- Proven experience in boot loader development for embedded systems, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and assembly language

Skills And Competencies

- In-depth knowledge of boot loader concepts, boot process, and memory initialization.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and familiarity with AUTOSAR tools and methodologies.
- Experience with microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, and low-level software development.
- Familiarity with hardware architectures, peripherals, and device drivers.
- Proficiency in debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems.
- Knowledge of automotive standards and protocols (e.g., AUTOSAR, ISO 26262) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Certifications:

- Relevant certifications in AUTOSAR or embedded systems are a plus.

📌 Bootloader Developer (Bengaluru)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 Bengaluru