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Role Definition Develops, designs, implements and tests software of embedded devices and systems; monitors and enhances the efficiency and stability of the systems.

Responsibilities

- Gathering and analyzing user/client requirements to create the software requirements specification (SRS) document.
- Writing and implementing source codes of embedded systems and enhancing code samples of existing systems.
- Testing and debugging embedded system software using different tools/methods available to improve code quality and optimize system performance.
- Collaborating with other teams to provide post production support.
- Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in EEE/ECE/E&I; with 12+ years of development experience in Infotainment domain is must.
- Minimum 5 + years of hands on experience in developing various automotive communication protocols on CAN, Ethernet, SPI and I2C.
- Hands on experience with various IDEs and debugging tools.
- Experience is Electronics / embedded product development is mandatory.
- Strong hands-on experience in Embedded C/C++ software development- Hands on experience in unit & Integration test plan development.
- Strong knowledge in Embedded C, C++, VC++, XML processing, Open GL,



Win 32 API & MFC
- Strong in Socket programming using TCP & UDP.
- Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
- Solid project management skills, able to plan, organize and lead large, complex projects with diverse project teams
- Excellent analytical skills & Attention to detail
- Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively
- Good communication and interpersonal skills & focus on quality & velocity

Skill Descriptors

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Level Extensive Experience:

- Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
- Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
- Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.

Level Working Knowledge:

- Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
- Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
- Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.

Teamwork:



Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels. Level Working Knowledge:

- Explains own role and responsibility within team.
- Actively participates in team meetings.
- Shares information, knowledge, and experiences openly and proactively.

Level Working Knowledge:

- Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
- Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
- Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.

Producing Results: Understanding of the criticality of getting things done in spite of current circumstances and the ability to utilize assigned resources and leverage back-channel resources (individuals or teams) to achieve or exceed planned outcomes. Level Working Knowledge:

- Finds or creates ways to measure performance against goals.
- Identifies and exploits own strengths; solicits support from others to minimize limitations.
- Strives for excellence in performance by surpassing established standards.

Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements. Level Extensive Experience:

- Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities.
- Elaborates on multiple-development toolkits for traditional and web-based software.
- Has participated in development of multiple or large software products.
- Contrasts advantages and drawbacks of different develop

📌 Embedded Software Senior Engineer (Chennai)
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