Electronic Systems Technical Specialist - Software

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Summary

This applied technology role develops embedded software that is delivered as an integral part of Cummins’ products. The Senior AUTOSAR Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for understanding stakeholder requirements, developing specifications, and designing, implementing, integrating, testing, and releasing high-quality software that controls Cummins products across various customer applications.

The role operates as a technical specialist within the team, providing expertise in AUTOSAR-based software development, communication stack integration, debugging, and verification. The engineer contributes to architectural decisions, supports cross-functional collaboration, and ensures robust, reusable, and compliant software solutions aligned with Cummins’ global software development processes.

Key Responsibilities Embedded Software Development

• Develop and test hand-written Embedded C software under AUTOSAR methodology.
• Implement Application Software (ASW) and Complex Device Driver (CDD) components.
• Perform unit testing and ensure implemented functionality meets defined requirements.
• Deliver verified software features, components, and builds to product teams.
• Follow Cummins internal software development processes and industry best practices.

AUTOSAR Configuration & Integration

• Configure and integrate AUTOSAR communication modules.
• Work extensively with ARXML files for configuration and system integration.
• Use Vector DaVinci Developer and Configurator toolchain for AUTOSAR software development.
• Support cross-BU software integration and coordination activities.

Communication Protocols & Diagnostics

• Develop and debug communication features using CAN, LIN, J1939, J1979, UDS, XCP protocols.
• Utilize CANalyzer and CAPL scripting for communication analysis, simulation, and validation.
• Ensure robust implementation of diagnostic and calibration features.

Debugging, Verification & Validation

• Investigate product software issues, determine root cause, and own resolution.
• Perform debugging using Lauterbach Trace32 and other hardware/software debug tools.
• Support SIL/HIL testing and integration validation activities.
• Apply static analysis, compilation, and integration tools to maintain high-quality builds.
• Contribute to product verification and validation planning and execution.

Systems & Requirements Engineering

• Translate stakeholder needs into verifiable system and software requirements.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, design, implementation, and test artifacts.
• Assess impacts of requirement changes on scope, schedule, and resources.
• Apply systems thinking to analyze integration points and system-level interactions.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Review work of less-experienced developers to ensure robust and reusable designs.
• Provide technical guidance within project teams and influence technical direction.
• Lead smaller business-impact projects or own complex components with accountability.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tools.

About Us

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.This applied technology role develops embedded software that is delivered as an integral part of Cummins’ products. The Senior AUTOSAR Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for understanding stakeholder requirements, developing specifications, and designing, implementing, integrating, testing, and releasing high-quality software that controls Cummins products across various customer applications. The role operates as a technical specialist within the team, providing expertise in AUTOSAR-based software development, communication stack integration, debugging, and verification. The engineer contributes to architectural decisions, supports cross-functional collaboration, and ensures robust, reusable, and compliant software solutions aligned with Cummins’ global software development processes.