Lead Engineer - Firmware

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Pune, Maharashtra, IND
In-Office
Entry level
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The Role
Develop and maintain embedded firmware for automotive RADAR applications. Responsibilities include platform integration, system-level software development, cybersecurity validation, requirements translation, debugging, verification testing, and technical leadership. The role requires C/C++ and Python programming, RTOS knowledge, HSM-based device security, key lifecycle management, Vector toolchain experience, and compliance with ISO 21434, ASPICE, and Agile/Scrum processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
As an Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the RADAR Application Software, platform integration, system-level software development, and cybersecurity-driven validation of various automotive electronics projects. You will work within a continually evolving world class development process in a dynamic and exciting market.

General Responsibilities

  • Design and understand all software and hardware systems to work towards new design development.

  • Familiarity with analog & digital circuits

  • Ensuring and testing that all functions are working correctly.

  • Handles the troubleshooting for software and hardware functions.

  • Identifies and problem solving on any issues that may occur during the scope of the process.

  • Creating and updating documents to ensure the understanding of any procedures.

  • Collaborating with other groups of engineers and stakeholders to ensure successful design and implementation.

  • Maintains and complies with regulations and procedures.

  • Translate customer application and system requirements into functional software design requirements and solve challenging problems through software development.

  • Analyses the existing software and improving the processes.

Experience / Qualifications

  • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.

  • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

  • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation

  • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results

  • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

  • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

  • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Design, develop, and maintain software for Automotive RADAR applications
  • Provide Technical Leadership in working with colleagues and customers to develop and implement enhancements to address real world performance issues
  • Complete assigned individual and team tasks
  • Support advanced development process activities (analysis, design, reviews, verification testing)
  • Liaising with customers and internal departments in support of project activities.
  • Working according to all agreed team procedures, including ASPICE and Agile/Scrum methods

Essential Technical Skills:

  • Strong hands-on programming experience in C/C++ /Python for embedded systems.
  • Working knowledge of ISO21434 road vehicle cybersecurity engineering 
  • Experience implementing device security using a HSM (Hardware Security Module) in an embedded system.
  • Experience managing security and keys throughout the product life-cycle.
  • Experience of Software configuration using Vector tool chain
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with good understanding of system development methodologies, techniques and tools 
  • Good understanding of RTOS concepts, task scheduling, and inter-process communication

Desirable Skill:

  • Experience working with Radar or Lidar Products
  • Familiarity with NXP Racerunner Microcontrollers
  • Proven ability to document implemented module
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  • Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

  •  As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together 

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Skills Required

  • University degree, such as a bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Strong hands-on programming experience in C, C++, or Python for embedded systems
  • Working knowledge of ISO 21434 road vehicle cybersecurity engineering
  • Experience implementing device security using a Hardware Security Module in an embedded system
  • Experience managing security and cryptographic keys throughout the product lifecycle
  • Experience with software configuration using the Vector toolchain
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of system development methodologies, techniques, and tools
  • Good understanding of RTOS concepts, task scheduling, and inter-process communication
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Strong communication, organization, planning, time management, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing tasks
  • Experience working with RADAR or Lidar products
  • Familiarity with NXP Racerunner microcontrollers
  • Ability to document implemented modules

Sensata Xirgo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensata Xirgo and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensata Xirgo.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Total compensation aligns with peer industrial‑tech firms for several U.S. roles, with some titles tracking near or above market norms. This positioning supports a generally acceptable pay experience for many roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth U.S. policies include flexible or “unlimited” PTO and a dedicated paid volunteer-time allotment, broadening time-off options. Company programs also run an annual Day of Service across sites.
  • Flexible Benefits Benefits highlight flexible work schedules and optional telecommuting for certain roles, offering adaptability in how work and time off are managed. Inclusion programs and ERGs further extend non-cash support.

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HQ: Attleboro, MA
74 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Sensata | Xirgo is a leading provider of innovative, full-featured, application-specific wireless IoT communication devices.

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