Senior Firmware Engineer - Zonal ECU Diagnostics & Failure Analysis

Alten; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Alten in Bangalore, India, seeks a seasoned Firmware Failure Analyst to investigate and analyze firmware/software-related field failures using ECU logs, diagnostics, traces, and embedded debugging tools. The role supports cross-functional hardware/software root-cause analysis and CAPA recommendations, demanding meticulous documentation and strong communication of technical findings.

The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years of experience in automotive ECU firmware debugging, with deep expertise in

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive ECU firmware debugging.
• Strong knowledge of embedded C/C++ and microcontrollers/SoCs.
• Familiarity with JTAG/debug probes and trace tools.
• Experience with CAN/CAN FD, LIN and Automotive Ethernet.
• Ability to conduct log analysis and diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Excellent documentation skills for investigation evidence and findings.
• Strong RCA and field-failure investigation methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate with EE Engineers for root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze ECU logs, diagnostic data, traces, and error codes.
• Debug embedded firmware and reproduce failures in the laboratory.
• Review firmware behavior, device drivers, and HW/SW interfaces.
• Support Failure Tree Analysis, root-cause analysis, and CAPA recommendations.
• Work with EE Engineers to separate HW, SW, and HW/SW interaction issues.
• Document investigation evidence and findings.
• Utilize JTAG/debug probes and trace tools for firmware debugging.
• Implement CAN/CAN FD, LIN, and/or Automotive Ethernet protocols.
• Conduct log analysis and diagnostic troubleshooting for field failures.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Automotive ECU firmware debugging

JTAG/debug probes and trace tools

Tools

CAN/CAN FD

LIN

Automotive Ethernet

Job description

Firmware Failure Analyst

We are seeking a seasoned Firmware Failure Analyst to join our dynamic team in Bangalore, India. In this role, you will investigate and analyze firmware/software-related field failures, utilizing ECU logs, diagnostics, traces, and embedded debugging tools. Your work will directly support cross-functional hardware/software root-cause analysis, ensuring the reliability and performance of our automotive systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems and automotive ECU firmware debugging.

This position demands a meticulous and detail-oriented professional who can effectively communicate complex technical findings and contribute to comprehensive CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) recommendations.

Experience Required:

6 to 8 years

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze ECU logs, diagnostic data, traces, and error codes.
• Debug embedded firmware and reproduce failures in the laboratory.
• Review firmware behavior, device drivers, and HW/SW interfaces.
• Support Failure Tree Analysis, root-cause analysis, and CAPA recommendations.
• Work with EE Engineers to separate HW, SW, and HW/SW interaction issues.
• Document investigation evidence and findings.
• Utilize JTAG/debug probes and trace tools for firmware debugging.
• Implement CAN/CAN FD, LIN, and/or Automotive Ethernet protocols.
• Conduct log analysis and diagnostic troubleshooting for field failures.

Qualification Criteria:

• Proven experience in automotive ECU firmware debugging.
• Strong knowledge of embedded C/C++ and microcontrollers/SoCs.
• Familiarity with JTAG/debug probes and trace tools.
• Experience with CAN/CAN FD, LIN, and/or Automotive Ethernet.
• Ability to conduct log analysis and diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Excellent documentation skills for investigation evidence and findings.
• Strong understanding of RCA and field-failure investigation methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate with EE Engineers for root-cause analysis.
• Demonstrated capability in supporting cross-functional HW/SW root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Primary Skills:

• Embedded C/C++
• Automotive ECU firmware debugging
• JTAG/debug probes and trace tools

Key Skills:

• Microcontrollers/SoCs, memory and device drivers
• CAN/CAN FD, LIN and/or Automotive Ethernet
• Log analysis and diagnostic troubleshooting
• RCA and field-failure investigation
• AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive AUTOSAR
• UDS diagnostics
• Bootloader, flashing and communication stacks
• Zonal Controller, Gateway ECU, BCM, Domain Controller or HPC