Embedded Software Engineer – Vehicle Interface Processors
Your Role:
As a Embedded Software Engineer on the Aptiv Connected Services Edge Platform Vehicle Interface Processors Team, you will design, develop, enhance, and maintain Aptiv’s embedded edge platform software for automotive data logging and uploading. This includes embedded RTOS firmware and drivers, hardware abstraction layer, power management for embedded systems, OTA update for RTOS, embedded security for RTOS, vehicle network interfacing & troubleshoot. You’ll work with technologies such as RTOS software design, embedded security, various automotive network data acquisition protocols, automated test, and other scripting languages to ensure scalable, reliable, and efficient vehicle data logging and connectivity. You will work on a fast pacing team on cutting-edge technologies in the automotive industry.
Your role:
Design, develop and enhance Aptiv’s embedded edge platform software for automotive data logging and uploading, including embedded RTOS firmware and drivers, hardware abstraction layer, power management for embedded systems, robust bootloader with OTA capability for RTOS, embedded security for RTOS, vehicle network interfacing & troubleshoot.
Design, develop and enhance Aptiv’s edge computing software on DSP.
Design, develop and enhance Aptiv’s ADAS video capturing and processing software on RTOS and DSP.
Design, develop and enhance Aptiv’s embedded security software including secure boot and hardware trust anchor integration.
Design, develop and enhance Aptiv’s high-efficiency-high-bandwidth inter-core communication protocol.
Embedded software system brought up on new hardware.
Investigate, root-cause, and resolve production issues across distributed systems.
Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, and developers to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure system reliability and performance.
Mentor junior team developers
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree – Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
5+ years embedded C software development experience.
Proven ability to design, develop and debug a complex embedded software.
Experience with automotive serial data networking and protocols, such as CAN/CAN-FD and LIN.
Proficient in Linux environments and shell scripting.
Experience with RTOS, such as FreeRTOS, and drivers.
Experience with agile software development process.
Experience with software coding standards or best practices, such as MISRA-C.
Experience with modular & hardware agnostic software design with hardware abstraction layer on RTOS.
Familiarity with debugging tools, simulation tools, performance profiling, and system optimization techniques.
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and explain technical concepts.
Experience with collaboration across international teams and timezones.
What will make you stand out:
Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related degree programs.
Experience in modern automotive networking and protocols, such as DoIP and Automotive Ethernet.
Experience in automotive connected applications or vehicle data acquisition development, such as telematics solutions.
Experience in video processing and computer vision on embedded systems.
Experience in system architecture design.
Experience in embedded security development and tools, such as TARA.
Familiarity with cross-functional collaboration.
Your Benefits at Aptiv:
Savings Fund
Pension Plan
Christmas Bonus
Attendance Bonus
Vacation Premium
Medical Expenses
Life Insurance
Cafeteria Allowance
Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, Retirement)
Recognition for innovation and excellence
Opportunities to give back to the community
Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years embedded C software development experience
- Proven ability to design, develop and debug complex embedded software
- Experience with automotive serial data networking and protocols such as CAN/CAN-FD and LIN
- Proficient in Linux environments and shell scripting
- Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS) and driver development
- Experience with agile software development processes
- Experience with software coding standards or best practices such as MISRA-C
- Experience with modular, hardware-agnostic software design and hardware abstraction layers on RTOS
- Familiarity with debugging tools, simulation tools, performance profiling, and system optimization techniques
- Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to document technical concepts
- Experience collaborating across international teams and timezones
- Master's degree in related field
- Experience with DoIP and Automotive Ethernet
- Experience in automotive connected applications, telematics, or vehicle data acquisition
- Experience with video processing and computer vision on embedded systems
- Experience in system architecture design
- Experience in embedded security development and tools (e.g., TARA)
APTIV Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company contribution and competitive matching is described as a notable component of the total rewards package. Equity participation and performance bonuses are also positioned as part of long-term and variable compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage is portrayed as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Mental health resources and an Employee Assistance Program are also included as part of wellness support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, paid sick days, and flexible time-off policies are included in the benefits mix. Flexible scheduling and remote-work programs further support time management and personal needs.
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