About the role
We are seeking a seasoned Firmware Failure Analyst to join our dynamic team in Bangalore, India. In this role, you will investigate and analyze firmware/software-related field failures, utilizing ECU logs, diagnostics, traces, and embedded debugging tools. Your work will directly support cross-functional hardware/software root-cause analysis, ensuring the reliability and performance of our automotive systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems and automotive ECU firmware debugging.
This position demands a meticulous and detail-oriented professional who can effectively communicate complex technical findings and contribute to comprehensive CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) recommendations.
Experience Required:6 to 8 years
Key Responsibilities:- Analyze ECU logs, diagnostic data, traces, and error codes.
- Debug embedded firmware and reproduce failures in the laboratory.
- Review firmware behavior, device drivers, and HW/SW interfaces.
- Support Failure Tree Analysis, root-cause analysis, and CAPA recommendations.
- Work with EE Engineers to separate HW, SW, and HW/SW interaction issues.
- Document investigation evidence and findings.
- Utilize JTAG/debug probes and trace tools for firmware debugging.
- Implement CAN/CAN FD, LIN, and/or Automotive Ethernet protocols.
- Conduct log analysis and diagnostic troubleshooting for field failures.
- Proven experience in automotive ECU firmware debugging.
- Strong knowledge of embedded C/C++ and microcontrollers/SoCs.
- Familiarity with JTAG/debug probes and trace tools.
- Experience with CAN/CAN FD, LIN, and/or Automotive Ethernet.
- Ability to conduct log analysis and diagnostic troubleshooting.
- Excellent documentation skills for investigation evidence and findings.
- Strong understanding of RCA and field-failure investigation methodologies.
- Ability to collaborate with EE Engineers for root-cause analysis.
- Demonstrated capability in supporting cross-functional HW/SW root-cause analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Embedded C/C++
- Automotive ECU firmware debugging
- JTAG/debug probes and trace tools
- Microcontrollers/SoCs, memory and device drivers
- CAN/CAN FD, LIN and/or Automotive Ethernet
- Log analysis and diagnostic troubleshooting
- RCA and field-failure investigation
- AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive AUTOSAR
- UDS diagnostics
- Bootloader, flashing and communication stacks
- Zonal Controller, Gateway ECU, BCM, Domain Controller or HPC
- Proven experience in automotive ECU firmware debugging.
- Strong knowledge of embedded C/C++ and microcontrollers/SoCs.
- Familiarity with JTAG/debug probes and trace tools.
- Experience with CAN/CAN FD, LIN, and/or Automotive Ethernet.
- Ability to conduct log analysis and diagnostic troubleshooting.
- Excellent documentation skills for investigation evidence and findings.
- Strong understanding of RCA and field-failure investigation methodologies.
- Ability to collaborate with EE Engineers for root-cause analysis.
- Demonstrated capability in supporting cross-functional HW/SW root-cause analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.