Engineering Manager embedded Firmware

Prominent Management Solutions; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Patent filing support

Leadership role with ownership

Cross-domain exposure (Robotics, ADAS,

Collaboration with Defence platforms

Job summary

Prominent Management Solutions is seeking an Engineering Manager Firmware for the ADAS Business Unit in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. The role leads end-to-end firmware (BSW/ASW) across major platforms, shaping the AUTOSAR architecture, safety, and security strategies while guiding a skilled team of engineers.

You will drive functional safety (ASIL-D), develop bootloader and driver layers, and collaborate with product, hardware, and QA teams to deliver robust firmware for radar and vision-based ADAS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Experience in automotive embedded systems and ADAS domains is essential.
• Strong hands-on experience with AUTOSAR architecture (RTE/BSW) and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end firmware (BSW & ASW) development for ADAS products across platforms (Qualcomm, Infineon, ST, NXP/KEA).
• Own the technical architecture and design of AUTOSAR-based embedded software, including RTE and BSW module configuration.
• Drive ISO 26262 ASIL-D compliance across the firmware lifecycle, from requirements to verification.
• Define and implement automotive cybersecurity practices for secure firmware and systems.
• Manage bootloader and device driver development; lead low-level debugging (CAN, HW/SW integration).
• Build and mentor a team of firmware/embedded engineers; manage hiring and performance reviews.

Skills

Automotive embedded systems

AUTOSAR (RTE & BSW)

Firmware leadership

Cybersecurity principles

ISO 26262 ASIL-D

Bootloader development

CAN debugging

Patents / Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

AUTOSAR tooling

RTE configuration

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Engineering Manager Firmware

ADAS Business Unit

Department ADAS Firmware Engineering (BSW/ASW)

Reports To Head Embedded Systems/Program Management (ADAS OEM)

Location Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Experience Required

812 years in automotive embedded/firmware development, with 3+ years in a technical leadership and people management

Employment Type

Full-Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end firmware (BSW & ASW) development for ADAS products across Qualcomm, Infineon, ST, and NXP/KEA platforms, covering radar and vision-based systems.
• Own the technical architecture and design of AUTOSAR-based embedded software, including RTE, BSW module configuration, and diagnostics.
• Drive functional safety compliance (ISO 26262, ASIL-D) across the firmware development lifecycle, from requirements through verification and validation.
• Define and enforce automotive cybersecurity practices to ensure secure firmware and system architectures.
• Manage bootloader and device driver development, and lead low-level debugging (CAN, hardware/software integration issues) across platforms.
• Build, mentor, and manage a team of firmware/embedded engineers; own technical hiring, performance reviews, and career development for direct reports.
• Partner with product management, hardware, systems, and QA teams to translate ADAS product requirements into firmware deliverables and release plans.
• Manage project timelines, technical risk, and resource planning for firmware workstreams within the ADAS Business Unit.
• Drive innovation and IP generation identify and file patents in areas such as V2X, radar, suspension/steering control, and in-cabin monitoring.
• Establish and improve firmware development processes, coding standards, and review practices across the team.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for firmware issues with OEM and Tier-1 stakeholders.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems, with direct exposure to ADAS, telematics or camera based systems.
• Strong hands-on expertise in BSW & ASW development within an AUTOSAR architecture, including RTE and BSW module configuration.
• Proven experience delivering safety-critical software compliant with ISO 26262 (ASIL-D) for global OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
• Working knowledge of automotive cybersecurity principles and secure firmware design.
• Practical experience with bootloader development, device drivers, and CAN-based debugging and diagnostics.
• Experience developing on Qualcomm, Infineon, ST, and/or NXP/KEA microcontroller/SoC platforms.
• Exposure to radar-based and/or vision-based ADAS systems is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated track record of technical innovation, ideally with patents filed in automotive/embedded domains (e.g., V2X, radar, suspension, in-cabin monitoring).
• Prior experience leading or mentoring a firmware/embedded engineering team, with the ability to balance hands-on technical contribution with people management.
• Experience working with, or delivering solutions for, Defence/government programs is a plus.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred but not mandatory).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to lead firmware development for cutting-edge ADAS products spanning radar, vision, and autonomous driving technologies.
• A high-ownership role bridging deep technical leadership with people management within a fast-growing robotics and automotive technology organization.
• Exposure to cross-domain innovation across Robotics, ADAS, and Defence platforms.
• Collaborative environment supporting patent filing and technical publication.