Senior Software Developer - Automotive Basic Software

Role overview

Senior Software Developer - Automotive Basic Software at BMW TechWorks India

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer with a strong background in embedded systems and automotive Basic Software to join our team.

Responsibilities

• You will contribute to the development of next-generation embedded software platforms for highly networked and innovative automotive functions within an international and interdisciplinary environment.
• Work closely with teams across application software, cybersecurity, functional safety, and integration.
• Collaborate with system engineers to define requirements for ECU platform software, including diagnostics, communication frameworks/stacks, and system functions.
• Contribute to the software architecture, technical design, implementation, and integration of embedded systems.
• Analyze complex technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive effective solutions.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Nice to Have Experience with Gateway ECU development and automotive communication architectures.

Employment details

• Location: Pune [Maharashtra] [India]

Additional role details

• What can you expect?
• Be part of the team developing the platform and Basic Software, including software architecture, for complex automotive ECUs, preferably Gateway ECUs.
• Design and develop scalable, robust, and efficient ECU Basic Software and platform components in compliance with relevant automotive standards.
• Independently coordinate technical activities with stakeholders and contribute proactively to the evolution of the ECU platform.
• What should you bring along?
• University degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a comparable field, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and solid knowledge of software development best practices.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with RTOS.
• Experience in developing layer-based Gateway ECU functionality.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong experience in developing and integrating Basic Software for embedded systems, including hardware debugging.
• Experience in software architecture and technical design for embedded systems.
• Good knowledge of automotive technologies such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, TCP/IP, SOME/IP, SPI, I/O handling, Microcontrollers/SoCs.
• Strong understanding of embedded communication stacks and system-level software integration.
• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages is advantageous.
• A proactive mindset with creative ideas and openness to innovative software technologies for the mobility of the future.
• Experience with functional safety (ISO 26262) and automotive cybersecurity concepts.
• Experience with Continuous Integration, automated testing, Agile, and Test-Driven Development.
• Experience with Python/scripting and development automation.
• Experience in technical leadership, architectural decision-making, and collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines.