Tata Technologies

FreeRTOS Engineer - Embedded Software (Automotive ECU)

Tata Technologies$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in embedded software development
  • Strong programming skills in Embedded C/C++
  • Hands-on experience with FreeRTOS or Zephyr
  • Experience with bare-metal programming
  • Proven expertise in board bring-up and hardware-software integration
  • Strong understanding of microcontrollers (STM32, NXP, or similar)
  • Experience in device driver development
  • Familiarity with CAN and LIN communication protocols
  • Proficiency in low-level debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscope, etc.)
  • Experience working in non-AUTOSAR environments (mandatory)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded software for automotive ECU platforms using Embedded C/C++
  • Design and implement solutions in bare-metal and RTOS environments (FreeRTOS/Zephyr)
  • Perform board bring-up, hardware validation, and debugging
  • Develop and integrate low-level device drivers (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, ADC, PWM)
  • Collaborate with hardware teams for system integration and issue resolution
  • Conduct low-level debugging using tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
  • Support integration of communication protocols such as CAN and LIN
  • Participate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decisions
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation (design specs, debug reports, integration notes)
  • Interface with customers for technical discussions and status updates
  • Ensure adherence to automotive quality standards and best practices

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development
  • Engagement in cutting-edge technology in the automotive sector
  • Flexible work arrangements possible
  • Supportive management fostering ownership and accountability
Full Job Description
Role description

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer with strong expertise in FreeRTOS/bare-metal development to support next-generation automotive ECU platforms. This role involves hands-on development, board bring-up, and low-level driver implementation in a non-AUTOSAR environment.

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in embedded C programming, hardware-software integration, and automotive communication protocols, along with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop embedded software for automotive ECU platforms using Embedded C/C++
  • Design and implement solutions in bare-metal and RTOS environments (FreeRTOS/Zephyr)
  • Perform board bring-up, hardware validation, and debugging
  • Develop and integrate low-level device drivers (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, ADC, PWM)
  • Collaborate with hardware teams for system integration and issue resolution
  • Conduct low-level debugging using tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
  • Support integration of communication protocols such as CAN and LIN
  • Participate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decisions
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation (design specs, debug reports, integration notes)
  • Interface with customers for technical discussions and status updates
  • Ensure adherence to automotive quality standards and best practices


Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience in embedded software development
  • Strong programming skills in Embedded C/C++
  • Hands-on experience with FreeRTOS or Zephyr
  • Experience with bare-metal programming
  • Proven expertise in board bring-up and hardware-software integration
  • Strong understanding of microcontrollers (STM32, NXP, or similar)
  • Experience in device driver development
  • Familiarity with CAN and LIN communication protocols
  • Proficiency in low-level debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscope, etc.)
  • Experience working in non-AUTOSAR environments (mandatory)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


Preferred / Good to Have
  • Exposure to Automotive Ethernet
  • Basic understanding of Functional Safety (ISO 26262, ASIL)
  • Knowledge of Embedded Linux systems
  • Experience with zonal ECU architectures
  • Familiarity with proprietary toolchains and development ecosystems


Behavioral Competencies
  • Strong ownership and accountability
  • Ability to work independently as a key technical contributor
  • Effective communication with internal teams and customers
  • Structured approach to documentation and reporting


Education
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Embedded Systems, or Computer Engineering

About Tata Technologies

Tata Technologies is a global engineering services company that provides product engineering and IT services to customers in the automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery industries. The company has over 9,000 employees located in offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, and its services include product design and development, manufacturing engineering, and enterprise IT solutions. Tata Technologies is a subsidiary of Tata Motors, one of India's largest automotive companies.
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