Embedded Software Engineer – Automotive Systems

Aptiv; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and accident insurance

Health insurance package

Sodexo cards for food and beverages

Creche facility

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Sustaining in Chennai, India. You will join the Sustaining Engineering team to support, enhance and maintain embedded edge software used in automotive data logging and connectivity solutions.

The role requires hands-on work with legacy C++ code in an embedded Linux environment and coupling with cross-functional teams to implement fixes and validation activities, ensuring reliability and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on C++ development in embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded Linux environments and shell scripting.
• Exposure to automotive networks such as CAN, LIN and Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Support, enhance, and maintain embedded edge software for automotive data logging and connectivity solutions.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve production and field issues across embedded Linux-based systems.
• Work with legacy C++ codebases with limited documentation and operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement fixes, enhancements, and validation activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of system reliability, performance, and maintainability.

Skills

C++ development

Embedded systems

Embedded Linux

Shell scripting

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related

Job description

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

As an Embedded Software Engineer – Sustaining, you will be part of Aptiv’s Sustaining Engineering team, responsible for supporting, enhancing, and maintaining embedded edge software used in automotive data logging and connectivity solutions. This role is hands‑on and requires strong problem‑solving skills to work with legacy code, production issues, and evolving system requirements within an embedded Linux environment.

• Support, enhance, and maintain embedded edge software for automotive data logging and connectivity solutions
• Investigate, debug, and resolve production and field issues across embedded Linux‑based systems
• Work with legacy C++ codebases with limited documentation and operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement fixes, enhancements, and validation activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement of system reliability, performance, and maintainability

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Must have 5+ years of hands‑on experience in C++ development within embedded systems
• Strong experience working in embedded Linux environments with shell scripting
• Exposure to automotive networking protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet
• Background in automotive or embedded product‑based organizations preferred

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. 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. 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.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV

• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development)
• Life and accident insurance
• Sodexo cards for food and beverages
• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events
• EAP Employee Assistance
• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply)
• Creche facility for working parents

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