Lead Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Development Engineer

Rwindia; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rwindia is seeking an experienced Lead SDV Development Engineer to architect and deliver Software Defined Vehicle platforms for commercial vehicles. You will drive end-to-end design, development, and deployment of SDV architectures, including E/E, OTA, cybersecurity, and cloud integrations.

The role requires 10–15 years in automotive embedded software, strong leadership, and hands-on expertise with AUTOSAR, Linux-based stacks, and cloud—Azure or AWS.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in Automotive Embedded Systems or Software Development.
• Proven track record leading engineering teams and delivering SDV programs.
• Strong expertise in SDV architecture and end-to-end product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of SDV architecture across commercial vehicle platforms.
• Design scalable E/E architectures including domain/zonal and centralized compute.
• Define hardware–software partitioning and ECU consolidation roadmaps.
• Architect reusable software platforms with OTA updates and FoD capabilities.
• Own SDV lifecycle from requirements through validation and production release.
• Ensure AIS-189/190, ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434 compliance.
• Collaborate with vehicle engineering, manufacturing and after-market teams.
• Define roadmaps for connected vehicle capabilities and digital services.
• Develop platform commonization across multiple vehicle platforms.
• Design vehicle-to-cloud integration for telemetry, remote diagnostics, and OTA campaigns.
• Define APIs and integrations with Fleet Management, Azure/AWS, mobile/web apps.
• Ensure end-to-end data security with encryption and cybersecurity best practices.
• Guide RTOS/Linux-based automotive software and AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive.
• Lead middleware stacks, diagnostics (UDS/DoIP) and scalable frameworks.
• Collaborate with Tier-1 suppliers, cloud providers and partners.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams; promote Agile/DevOps/MBDevelopment.

Skills

SDV architecture

Automotive Embedded Systems

Leadership

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

AUTOSAR Classic & Adaptive

Linux-based automotive platforms

Automotive cybersecurity (ISO 21434)

CAN/LIN/ Automotive Ethernet

OTA updates

UDS/DoIP diagnostics

MBSE/Model-Based Development

Agile/DevOps/CI/CD

Education

BE/B.Tech or M.Tech in Electronics/Embedded Systems/CS

Job description

Job Summary

The Lead Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Development Engineer is responsible for leading the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture for commercial vehicles. The role focuses on vehicle E/E architecture, embedded software platforms, cloud-connected services, OTA capabilities, cybersecurity, AUTOSAR, cloud integration, and driving next-generation connected vehicle platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture across commercial vehicle platforms.


• Design scalable vehicle E/E architectures including domain/zonal architectures, centralized compute platforms, and high-speed vehicle communication networks.


• Define hardware-software partitioning strategies and ECU/domain controller consolidation roadmaps.


• Architect reusable software platforms supporting Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, Feature-on Demand (FoD), and software reuse across vehicle platforms.


• Own the complete SDV product lifecycle including requirements engineering, architecture, development, validation, testing, and production release.


• Ensure compliance with automotive standards including AIS-189, AIS-190, ISO 26262, and ISO/SAE 21434.


• Collaborate with vehicle engineering, powertrain, manufacturing, and after-market teams for integrated product development.


• Define product roadmaps for connected vehicle capabilities and digital services.


• Develop platform commonization strategies across multiple commercial vehicle platforms.


• Design vehicle-to-cloud integration architecture including telemetry pipelines, remote diagnostics, prognostics, and OTA campaign management.


• Define APIs and integrations with Fleet Management Systems, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), mobile applications, and web platforms.


• Ensure end-to-end data security through encryption, authentication, and cybersecurity best practices.


• Guide development of RTOS/Linux-based automotive software platforms and AUTOSAR Classic & Adaptive architectures.


• Lead development of middleware abstraction layers, communication stacks, diagnostics (UDS, DoIP), and scalable software frameworks.


• Collaborate with Tier-1 suppliers, cloud providers, and technology partners to drive SDV innovation.


• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams while promoting Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and Model-Based Development practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in Automotive Embedded Systems or Software Development.


• Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams.


• Strong expertise in Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture.


• Deep understanding of Automotive E/E architectures including Domain and Zonal Architectures.


• Strong experience with Embedded Systems and Vehicle Networks including CAN, LIN, CAN-FD, and Automotive Ethernet.


• Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR Classic and AUTOSAR Adaptive.


• Strong experience with Linux-based automotive platforms and RTOS.


• Experience with Cloud Platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS and IoT architectures.


• Expertise in OTA (Over-the-Air) updates, telematics systems, and connected vehicle platforms.


• Strong understanding of Automotive Cybersecurity and ISO/SAE 21434 implementation.


• Knowledge of Functional Safety lifecycle and ISO 26262.


• Experience with Diagnostics protocols including UDS and DoIP.


• Exposure to Data Analytics pipelines and cloud-native automotive software development.


• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and product ownership capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech or M.Tech in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related field.


• Experience in Commercial Vehicles or Heavy-Duty Truck platforms.


• Exposure to Fleet Management Systems and connected mobility platforms.


• Experience with Mining or Off-Highway vehicle applications operating in low-connectivity environments.


• Hands-on experience leading SDV transformation programs and digital platform launches in the automotive industry.

Other Requirements

• Strong strategic thinking with system-level architecture expertise.


• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.


• Execution-focused mindset with strong product ownership capabilities.


• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional engineering and business teams.