Software Engineering Team Lead - C++ and ADAS Resimulation

Aptiv; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education opportunities

Life and accident insurance

Sodexo cards

Well Being Program

EAP

Fitness clubs

Creche facility

Job summary

Aptiv in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Team Lead to drive a C++-based resimulation platform for ADAS analysis. You will lead a team, write production-quality code and own delivery of features while mentoring engineers.

The role blends hands-on development with technical leadership, focusing on scalable Linux applications, performance optimization and collaboration with product and validation teams to deliver robust autonomous driving software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Robotics or related discipline.
• 10–12 years of overall Software Engineering experience.
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on C++ software development experience, with strong knowledge of modern C++.
• Strong experience developing large-scale, production-quality C++ applications or frameworks.
• Strong Linux application development, debugging and performance optimization experience.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, multithreading and software architecture.
• Experience technically leading software engineers while remaining hands-on with development.
• Experience with software development lifecycle, testing, CI/CD and software quality practices.
• Experience with HPC, cloud, parallel or distributed computing environments.
• Strong problem-solving, technical communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively design, develop, debug, test and optimize production‑quality C++ software for ADAS resimulation and analysis.
• Lead and technically guide a team of software engineers while continuing to contribute directly to development.
• Own technical execution and delivery of resimulation features, applications and releases.
• Drive software design, code reviews, debugging, root‑cause analysis and performance optimization.
• Develop scalable Linux‑based applications and automation for HPC and/or cloud environments.
• Drive engineering best practices for clean code, modularity, maintainability, testability and performance.
• Support resimulation‑based analysis of ADAS perception, sensor processing and control algorithms on large‑scale datasets.
• Mentor engineers, improve technical competency and resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, ADAS developers, validation and platform teams.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and engineering productivity.

Skills

C++ development

Linux debugging

Multithreading

Software architecture

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Robotics

Tools

Linux

CI/CD

HPC

Cloud

Job description

Software Engineering Team Lead – C++ / ADAS Resimulation

Help shape the future of mobility. Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Team Lead to lead a team developing C++-based resimulation solutions, applications and automation for large-scale ADAS analysis. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role combining software development, team leadership and delivery ownership. The Team Lead will actively design, develop, debug, test and optimize C++ software alongside the team, while guiding engineers, driving execution and ensuring software quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively design, develop, debug, test and optimize production‑quality C++ software for ADAS resimulation and analysis.
• Lead and technically guide a team of software engineers while continuing to contribute directly to development.
• Own technical execution and delivery of resimulation features, applications and releases.
• Drive software design, code reviews, debugging, root‑cause analysis and performance optimization.
• Develop scalable Linux‑based applications and automation for HPC and/or cloud environments.
• Drive engineering best practices for clean code, modularity, maintainability, testability and performance.
• Support resimulation‑based analysis of ADAS perception, sensor processing and control algorithms on large‑scale datasets.
• Mentor engineers, improve technical competency and resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, ADAS developers, validation and platform teams.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and engineering productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Robotics or related discipline.
• 10–12 years of overall Software Engineering experience.
• Minimum 8 years of hands‑on C++ software development experience, with strong knowledge of modern C++.
• Strong experience developing large‑scale, production‑quality C++ applications or frameworks.
• Strong Linux application development, debugging and performance optimization experience.
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented design, design patterns, multithreading and software architecture.
• Experience technically leading software engineers while remaining hands‑on with development.
• Experience with software development lifecycle, testing, CI/CD and software quality practices.
• Experience with HPC, cloud, parallel or distributed computing environments.
• Strong problem‑solving, technical communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ADAS, Automated Driving, automotive software or resimulation.
• Experience with camera, radar or LiDAR data and large automotive datasets.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and automotive software development.

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

Company Vision and Mission

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most. Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on—advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission‑critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life‑critical innovation in Medical technologies. Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Experience Level Senior Level