Engineering Manager embedded Firmware

JOB DESCRIPTION
Engineering Manager Firmware
ADAS Business Unit
DepartmentADAS Firmware Engineering (BSW/ASW)Reports ToHead Embedded Systems/Program Management (ADAS OEM)LocationGurgaon, Haryana, India

Experience Required812 years in automotive embedded/firmware development, with 3+ years in a technical leadership and people management Employment TypeFull-TimeABOUT THE ROLE
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead end-to-end firmware (BSW & ASW) development for ADAS products across Qualcomm, Infineon, ST, and NXP/KEA platforms, covering radar and vision-based systems.
Own the technical architecture and design of AUTOSAR-based embedded software, including RTE, BSW module configuration, and diagnostics.
Drive functional safety compliance (ISO 26262, ASIL-D) across the firmware development lifecycle, from requirements through verification and validation.
Define and enforce automotive cybersecurity practices to ensure secure firmware and system architectures.
¢ Manage bootloader and device driver development, and lead low-level debugging (CAN, hardware/software integration issues) across platforms.
¢ Build, mentor, and manage a team of firmware/embedded engineers; own technical hiring, performance reviews, and career development for direct reports.
¢ Partner with product management, hardware, systems, and QA teams to translate ADAS product requirements into firmware deliverables and release plans.
¢ Manage project timelines, technical risk, and resource planning for firmware workstreams within the ADAS Business Unit.
¢ Drive innovation and IP generation identify and file patents in areas such as V2X, radar, suspension/steering control, and in-cabin monitoring.
¢ Establish and improve firmware development processes, coding standards, and review practices across the team.
¢ Act as the primary technical escalation point for firmware issues with OEM and Tier-1 stakeholders.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
¢ 8+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems, with direct exposure to ADAS, telematics or camera based systems.
¢ Strong hands-on expertise in BSW & ASW development within an AUTOSAR architecture, including RTE and BSW module configuration.
¢ Proven experience delivering safety-critical software compliant with ISO 26262 (ASIL-D) for global OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
¢ Working knowledge of automotive cybersecurity principles and secure firmware design.
¢ Practical experience with bootloader development, device drivers, and CAN-based debugging and diagnostics.
¢ Experience developing on Qualcomm, Infineon, ST, and/or NXP/KEA microcontroller/SoC platforms.
¢ Exposure to radar-based and/or vision-based ADAS systems is highly desirable.
¢ Demonstrated track record of technical innovation, ideally with patents filed in automotive/embedded domains (e.g., V2X, radar, suspension, in-cabin monitoring).
¢ Prior experience leading or mentoring a firmware/embedded engineering team, with the ability to balance hands-on technical contribution with people management.
¢ Experience working with, or delivering solutions for, Defence/government programs is a plus.
EDUCATION
¢ Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred but not mandatory).
WHAT WE OFFER
¢ Opportunity to lead firmware development for cutting-edge ADAS products spanning radar, vision, and autonomous driving technologies.
¢ A high-ownership role bridging deep technical leadership with people management within a fast-growing robotics and automotive technology organization.
¢ Exposure to cross-domain innovation across Robotics, ADAS, and Defence platforms.
¢ Collaborative environment supporting patent filing and technical publication.