Embedded Software Engineer (EV)
Also known as: EV Firmware Engineer · Vehicle ECU Software Engineer
Builds embedded firmware on EV ECUs — BMS, VCU, charger MCU, telematics.
Salary band · India
₹12L – ₹28L
Median ₹18L
Experience
3–9 yrs
Mid (3-6 yr)
Hiring outlook
High
Role overview
Embedded software is the connective tissue of any EV. Engineers write low-level C / C++ on automotive-grade MCUs, integrate with CAN / LIN / FlexRay stacks, and ship code that runs deterministically for the next decade. Strong candidates have shipped at least one production EV ECU.
Key skills
Tools & software
Responsibilities
- Design, implement and unit-test embedded firmware modules on the assigned ECU (BMS, VCU, charger MCU or telematics).
- Own integration with CAN, LIN, FlexRay and (where applicable) Automotive Ethernet stacks.
- Drive MISRA-C compliance, static analysis and code-coverage gates as part of the CI pipeline.
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Requirements
- BE / BTech in Electronics, Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- Strong C and C++ skills on bare-metal or AUTOSAR Classic platforms.
- Hands-on with at least one of: NXP S32, Renesas RH850, Infineon TriCore or STM32.
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Typical employers
Industries
Reports to: Embedded Software Manager
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