Technical Lead – Automotive Embedded Software

Creative Synergies Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Synergies Group is seeking a Technical Lead – Automotive Embedded Software to drive architecture, design, and integration for ECU programs. You will oversee AUTOSAR integration, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with automotive standards.

The role requires strong hands-on C/C++ and AUTOSAR Classic experience, along with knowledge of automotive networks and cybersecurity concepts.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of Automotive Embedded Product experience.
• 3+ years in technical leadership role.
• Strong hands-on AUTOSAR Classic experience.
• Deep understanding of Automotive communication protocols.
• Experience working with Automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own software architecture and technical design for ECU programs.
• Convert customer requirements into detailed software design and specifications.
• Define system partitioning, communication architecture, and memory strategy.
• Lead technical reviews and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor embedded engineers and participate in customer technical discussions.
• Support effort estimation and technical proposals.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

AUTOSAR Classic

CAN/CAN-FD/LIN/Ethernet

UDS Diagnostics

Memory mapping

ASPICE

Tools

Vector DaVinci Configurator/Developer

EB Tresos

Job description

• Creative is a leading global technology services firm delivering innovative solutions that synergies our deep engineering domain expertise and Digital Engineering Services
• Creative’s global team of 1,600+ “Can-Do” engineers collaborate with our 40+ Fortune 500 clients to help them achieve their strategic and operational objectives (Including Google, Tesla, Samsung, Mercedes, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Hitachi)
• 95% of our revenues accrue from US, Europe, Japan based customers
• We work with clients across the global Transportation, Energy/Process, Industrial Products, Hi-Tech, Ed-Tech Industries.

• Founder / CEO: Dr. Mukesh Gandhi
• Locations: Headquartered in the U.S., multiple delivery centers in India (Bengaluru, Pune, Noida), branch offices in Germany, U.K, Netherlands and Japan
• Culture: Creative has a flat organization and an agile culture of positivity, entrepreneurial spirit, customer centricity, teamwork, and meritocracy

Al/ML And Digital Technologies:

• GenAI Business Services
• Data Analytics and Data Engineering
• Industrial And Consumer IoT
• Vehicle Centric Electronics

Digital Manufacturing

Digital Plant Engineering

Job Name: Technical Lead – Automotive Embedded Software

Experience Range: 10-12 Years

Role Description

We are looking for a Technical Lead – Automotive Embedded Software to drive software design, development, and integration for automotive ECU programs. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in Embedded C/C++, AUTOSAR (Classic), and exposure to Automotive Cybersecurity. The candidate will be responsible for technical ownership, architecture decisions, AUTOSAR integration, and mentoring the engineering team while ensuring compliance with Automotive standards.

1. Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Own software architecture and technical design for ECU programs.
• Convert customer requirements into detailed software design.
• Define system partitioning, communication architecture, and memory strategy.
• Lead technical reviews and ensure high-quality deliverables

2. Embedded Software Development

• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Experience with CAN / CAN-FD / LIN / Ethernet.
• UDS Diagnostics and Bootloader development.
• Memory mapping and linker configuration.

3. AUTOSAR Development & Integration

• Configure and integrate AUTOSAR Classic (Adaptive is a plus).
• Hands-on work in MCAL, BSW configuration (MCAL, COM, NVM, Diagnostics, etc.).
• RTE configuration and SWC integration.
• Experience with Vector DaVinci Configurator/Developer or EB Tresos.
• Debug integration issues at ECU level

4. Cybersecurity (Good to have)

• Exposure to ISO/SAE 21434 lifecycle.
• Implementation experience in Secure Boot and Secure Flashing.
• Understanding of cryptography concepts (AES, RSA, SHA).
• Support cybersecurity requirement implementation and reviews

5. Process & Quality

• Work within ASPICE-compliant development processes.
• Exposure to ISO 26262 Functional Safety.
• Support technical documentation, risk assessment, and audit

6. Team & Customer Interaction

• Lead and mentor a team of embedded engineers.
• Perform code reviews and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in customer technical discussions.
• Support effort estimation and technical proposals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10–12 years of Automotive Embedded Product experience.
• 3+ years in technical leadership role.
• Strong hands-on AUTOSAR Classic experience.
• Deep understanding of Automotive communication protocols.
• Experience working with Automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.