Advance Software Engineer - Automotive Bootloader Software ECU(5-8 Yrs)

Role overview

Advance Software Engineer - Automotive Bootloader Software ECU(5-8 Yrs) at Aptiv

Develop and maintain automotive bootloader software for ECU platforms.

This position is located at TCI Bengaluru.

Required Exp: 6-8 Yrs

Integrate bootloaders with AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL layers.

Support ECU bring-up activities on ARM-based microcontrollers and SoCs.

Implement UDS-based programming services (ISO 14229).

Develop software download and reprogramming functionalities using CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet, and FlexRay.

Work on OTA update architecture and A/B image update mechanisms.

Debug startup, reset, flash memory, and boot sequence issues.

Perform bootloader integration, verification, and validation.

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement:

Secure Boot

Cryptographic verification

HSM integration

ISO 21434 requirements

Support production, manufacturing flashing, and field update activities.

Required Skills Embedded Software

Strong C programming

Embedded C development

NXP / TI / ARM Cortex-M / Cortex-R / Cortex-A architecture

Assembly language basics

Bootloader

Primary Bootloader (PBL)

Secondary Bootloader (SBL)

Flash drivers

Firmware update mechanisms

Automotive Protocols

UDS (ISO 14229)

CAN / CAN FD

Ethernet

XCP (Good to have)

AUTOSAR

Classic AUTOSAR

MCAL

BSW Integration

Memory Stack

Diagnostics & Flashing

Vector CANoe

CANalyzer

vFlash

Lauterbach Debugger

JTAG debugging

Security

ISO 21434

Encryption/Decryption

Digital Signatures

HSM

Your Background

Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:

Graduate in BE/ B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech (Electronics/ Electricals /Instrumentation /Computer Science) with work experience of 5-8 years

Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR Classic Architecture , including end-to-end configuration and integration of Communication Stack (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), Automotive Bootloader, Diagnostic Stack (DEM, DCM, UDS)

(OR) Proven experience with Software Download (SWDL) and Over-the-Air (OTA) update mechanisms, including Bootloader interaction and flashing strategies

Hands-on experience with Vector DaVinci tools , particularly DaVinci Configurator and related AUTOSAR configuration workflows

Strong knowledge of 32-bit Microcontroller architectures , with hands-on development experience on: Infineon Aurix, Renesas, PowerPC or ARM-based automotive MCUs

Solid understanding of Automotive Product Development lifecycle, including compliance and alignment with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE)

Experience working in Agile / Scrum-based software development environments , including sprint planning, reviews, and continuous integration practices

Working experience in one or more Automotive domains : ADAS, Infotainment or Vehicle Gateway systems’

Why join us?

You can grow at Aptiv. Whether you are working towards a promotion, stepping into leadership, considering a lateral career move, or simply expanding your network – you can do it here.

Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

You can have an impact .

Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

You have support .

Our team is our most valuable asset.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Apply today and together let’s change tomorrow!

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Required qualifications

• 6-8 Yrs
• Job

Preferred qualifications and skills

• U-Boot knowledge (preferred)

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore
• Mandatory Skills:
• automotive bootloader software for ECU platform CANalyser/CANoe.
• Good in Communication protocol CAN, SPI and I2C;
• Design and implement Secure Boot, Secure Flashing, and Firmware Update mechanisms.
• Integrate bootloaders with AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL layers
• Location: Bangalore [Karnātaka] [India]

About the employer

• Aptiv -Help shape the future of mobility.

Additional role details

• Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us.
• Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality.
• Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe.
• This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.
• We’re hiring an Electrical/Electronics Engineer to design and develop our automotive products in the areas of Active Safety and User-Experience.
• Your Role