ROLE OVERVIEW :

You will own the full firmware lifecycle from controller software development through factory flashing, contract manufacturer (CM) flashing, and over-the-air (OTA) updates in the field. You will also serve as the Release Manager for vehicle software releases, coordinating across embedded, cloud, and operations teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Own the program plan for all controller firmware releases across the vehicle's ECUs
Manage the end-to-end firmware flashing lifecycle: internal flashing tools, EOL (end-of-line) tester programs, and CM flashing at contract manufacturers
Serve as Release Manager for vehicle software — defining release gates, managing release branches, and coordinating sign-off across engineering and QA
Coordinate with the OTA engineering team to plan and execute over-the-air firmware rollouts, including phased rollouts and rollback planning
Track firmware defect backlogs, manage regression cycles, and drive closure before release milestones
Maintain firmware release documentation: release notes, version matrices, and traceability from requirements to release
Partner with contract manufacturers to ensure flashing processes are validated, documented, and reproducible
Identify and resolve cross-team dependencies between embedded, cloud, and tooling teams




Own the go/no-go process for each firmware release, aligning stakeholders across engineering, QA, and operations
Work closely with the Field Firmware Reliability TPM to incorporate field defect data into release prioritisation.

REQUIREMENTS
5–8 years of experience in Technical Program Management or Engineering Program Management
Solid understanding of embedded software development cycles — familiarity with ECUs, CAN bus, or microcontrollers is highly preferred
Experience managing software release processes, including release branching, regression testing, and sign-off workflows
Exposure to OTA update systems or firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) concepts
Ability to work across hardware, firmware, and cloud engineering teams
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, or equivalent tools for backlog and release tracking
Solid attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent release tracks
B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science, or related field

NICE TO HAVE
Experience with automotive software standards (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262 awareness)
Hands-on background in embedded systems or firmware development
Experience with contract manufacturing settings

📌 Tpm – Firmware Lifecycle, Ota & Release Management Bengaluru (India)
🏢 Ultraviolette Automotive
📍 India