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Engineering

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Role Definition:

Embedded Software Engineer - Automotive (5-6 + Years Experience) (C, MATLAB/Simulink, State flow. Develops, designs, implements and tests software of embedded devices and systems; monitors and enhances the efficiency and stability of the systems.

Qualification:

B.E / B.Tech or M.E / M.Tech Specialization in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Responsibilities:

Design and develop Application software in C for automotive ECUs/controllers

Develop control and state-machine logic using MATLAB, Simulink, and State flow

Understand and integrate Data Link Layer protocols (CAN - frame handling, arbitration, message scheduling, transport protocol)

Implement CAN/J1939 communication (PGN/SPN handling, message parsing, network management), CIP, MODBUS

Implement automotive diagnostics (DTCs, fault handling, UDS/J1939 diagnostic services)

Perform hardware-software integration with sensors, actuators, and ECU peripherals

Use Vector tools (CANoe/CANalyzer) for CAN simulation, diagnostics, and validation

Troubleshooting techniques

Use Trace32 (Lauterbach) for unit-level debugging, memory analysis, and low-level bring-up

Perform system testing and validation (open loop testing using ICDs, SIL, HIL)



and optimize for real-time performance and reliability

Secondary Responsibilities:

Be able to engage and collaborate with global stakeholders to deliver results

Be able to participate and contribute ideas in a global team

Interested in researching on current industry protocols and standards to drive innovative solutions for complex technical challenges

Perform software FMEAs

Familiar with ISO 26262 international automotive functional safety standard

Familiarity with New Product Development Process

Familiarity with Quality Standards like 6 Sigma, BIQ, Lean etc.

Additional information: This job requires 5 working days from office

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of essential job functions as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

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