Technical Delivery Manager-Automotive Embedded Systems

Confidential; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in India is seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to oversee delivery in Automotive Embedded Systems. Candidates should have substantial experience in solutions and architecture, with strong knowledge in AUTOSAR, functional safety, and cybersecurity. The position requires 15+ years in the field and offers opportunities for mentoring and leadership in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in embedded software and system development for automotive ECUs.
• Certifications in Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, or Project Management (PMP, PMI-ACP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide cross-functional teams across software, hardware, systems, and validation.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects with a strong focus on quality, performance, and compliance.
• Mentor engineers and technical leads for competency building.

Skills

AUTOSAR (Classic/Adaptive)

Model-Based Development

Functional Safety (ISO 26262)

Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434)

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN

UDS

Ethernet

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

Enterprise Architect

MCAL stack

Job description

Technical Delivery Manager-Automotive Embedded Systems

We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to lead Delivery, with a thorough understanding of Solutioning and Architecture in the Automotive Embedded Systems domain. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge and delivery management leadership experience across Body Control Modules (BCMs), AUTOSAR (Classic & Adaptive), Model-Based Development (MBD), EV Systems, and key standards like ASPICE, ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), and Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434).

You will work closely with global (American/European/Japanese) OEMs and Tier-1 Suppliers, mentor technical teams and be accountable for delivering high-quality embedded solutions in line with safety and process compliance. You will closely collaborate with the Sales team to provide leadership for opening new accounts, providing pre-sales support and growing existing accounts globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership
• Guide cross-functional teams across software, hardware, systems, and validation.
• Drive technical reviews, feasibility assessments and effort estimations.
• Drive Technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Delivery Management
• Ensure timely delivery of projects with a strong focus on quality, performance, and ASPICE compliance.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and quality teams for risk management, milestone tracking and budget management.
• Enable defect-free deliveries through robust validation and verification processes.

Maintain a thorough understanding of Solutioning and Architecture in the Automotive Embedded Systems domain as follows:

• End-to-end architecture for Body Electronics, BCMs, Power Electronics, EV subsystems.
• Solution Architecture for AUTOSAR-based ECUs (Classic & Adaptive).
• Reusability, scalability, and modularity in design using MBD and embedded platforms.

Innovation & Strategy

• Be on top of industry trends in SDV (Software-Defined Vehicle), OTA, and AI/ML in automotive.
• Contribute to technology roadmap for next-gen automotive platforms including EVs and connected mobility.

People Development

• Mentor engineers and technical leads for competency building.
• Build and nurture a culture of engineering excellence and accountability.

Process & Compliance

• Lead and enforce processes aligned with ASPICE Level 2/3 and Functional Safety (ISO 26262).
• Ensure security-by-design practices in alignment with ISO/SAE 21434.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience in embedded software and system development for automotive ECUs.

Strong hands-on knowledge in:

• AUTOSAR (Classic/Adaptive)
• Model-Based Development
• Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
• Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434)
• Proficient in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, CAN, UDS, Ethernet, Diagnostics, Enterprise Architect and MCAL stack.
• Exposure to ECU integration, validation and end-of-line testing.
• Certifications in Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, or Project Management (PMP, PMI-ACP) are a plus.
• Experience working with global automotive OEMs and Tier-1s.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and agile delivery mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, high positive energy and CAN DO attitude.

Seniority

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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