Electronic Systems Technical Specialist - Software

Cummins India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Senior/Lead Engineer in Product Software Development & Engineering to design, implement, and validate AUTOSAR-based software for automotive ECU platforms. You will collaborate with global teams, drive automation in DV workflows, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Software Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• Master's degree in a relevant engineering or technology field may be preferred for certain roles.
• Export control or regulatory compliance approvals may be required based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Investigate product software issues, determine root causes, develop corrective actions, and drive problem resolution.
• Design, develop, test, validate, and release software features and components for Cummins product platforms.
• Contribute to software architecture, requirements analysis, design reviews, and verification activities.
• Apply software engineering best practices to deliver high-quality, reusable, and maintainable solutions.
• Support continuous improvement of software development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Review and mentor less experienced engineers to ensure robust and efficient software designs.

Skills

AUTOSAR

Vector DaVinci

Python automation

Shell scripting

ARXML parsing

Git Submodules

CI/CD

Embedded software

Debugging

Pandas/OpenPyXL

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Master's degree preferred

Export control/regulatory approvals may be required

Tools

Jinja2

OpenPyXL

Pandas

Job description

Key Responsibilities Product Software Development & Engineering

• Investigate product software issues, determine root causes, develop corrective actions, and drive problem resolution.
• Design, develop, test, validate, and release software features and components for Cummins product platforms.
• Contribute to software architecture, requirements analysis, design reviews, and verification activities.
• Apply software engineering best practices to deliver high-quality, reusable, and maintainable solutions.
• Support continuous improvement of software development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Review and mentor less experienced engineers to ensure robust and efficient software designs.

DV Team Scripting & Automation

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation scripts supporting DV Team workspace management and AUTOSAR configuration workflows.
• Create Python-based tools for generation, transformation, validation, and analysis of AUTOSAR configuration artifacts.
• Automate ECU extract, system extract, ARXML processing, and configuration generation activities.
• Develop consistency and quality checks across AUTOSAR XML (ARXML) files and generated outputs.
• Implement automated configuration validation within CI/CD environments.
• Support automation of release packaging, workspace synchronization, deployment, and reporting activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve scripting, integration, and build-related issues.
• Develop utilities for data extraction, reporting, and configuration analysis.

Software Integration & Build Support

• Support integration of AUTOSAR software components into ECU platforms.
• Collaborate with software architects, integration teams, and feature owners on configuration updates and implementation activities.
• Analyze and resolve issues related to generated software configuration code.
• Support migration activities between AUTOSAR releases and Vector tool versions.
• Assist in software package generation, artifact creation, and dependency management.

CI/CD & Configuration Management

• Develop and maintain automation solutions for configuration generation within CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate software validation activities into automated build environments.
• Support Git-based version control practices, branching strategies, and repository management.
• Maintain version-controlled configuration baselines and release readiness documentation.
• Generate automated reports and dashboards to monitor configuration health and product readiness.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead or independently execute medium-complexity projects and software components with accountability for quality and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to support product development objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to engineers and technical team members.
• Influence technical direction and contribute to continuous process and technology improvements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Software Engineering, or related STEM discipline required.
• Master's degree in a relevant engineering or technology field may be preferred for certain roles.
• Export control or regulatory compliance approvals may be required based on business needs.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

AUTOSAR

• Strong understanding of AUTOSAR Classic Architecture.
• Experience working with AUTOSAR configuration concepts and ARXML structures.
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR Basic Software (BSW) configuration and integration.

Vector Toolchain

• Hands-on experience with Vector DaVinci Configurator Pro.
• Experience with DV Team Workspace Management.
• Knowledge of DaVinci Developer is preferred.

Automation & Scripting

• Strong Python programming and automation skills.
• Experience with Shell and Batch scripting.
• XML and ARXML parsing, validation, and transformation.
• JSON generation and manipulation.
• Experience with Jinja2 templating.
• Familiarity with Pandas and OpenPyXL for engineering automation.

DevOps & Configuration Management

• Working knowledge of Git and Git Submodules.
• Experience with GitLab/GitHub workflows.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build automation processes.
• Understanding of software release and configuration management practices.

Core Engineering Competencies

• Product Failure Mode Avoidance
• Product Software Design and Construction
• Product Verification and Validation Management
• Product Platform Planning and Architecture
• System Requirements Engineering
• Product Function Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis
• Systems Thinking

Professional Competencies

• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions in complex environments.
• Resourcefulness and adaptability.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across global teams.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and teamwork.

Experience Required

• Prior experience equivalent to a Senior or Lead Engineer role in software development, embedded systems, AUTOSAR, or automotive software engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in Python-based automation and scripting for engineering workflows.
• Hands-on experience with Vector DaVinci toolchain and AUTOSAR BSW configuration.
• Experience supporting software integration, build automation, and release management activities.
• Proven track record of technical problem-solving, quality decision-making, and delivery of software solutions in a complex engineering environment.
• Experience working within automotive ECU software development projects is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is desirable.

Preferred Profile

• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of embedded software integration and release processes.
• Experience working in Agile and CI/CD environments.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to drive automation and process improvements that enhance engineering efficiency and product quality.

Job

Engineering

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2434185

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No