Engineering Manager - Firmware
First seen by Alion on Oct 31, 2026.
Role : Engineering Manager - Firmware (ADAS)
Novus Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz Pvt. Ltd.
Job Snapshot :
- Department : ADAS - Firmware Engineering (BSW/ASW)
- Location : Gurgaon, Haryana, India
- Employment Type : Full-Time
- Experience Required : 8 - 12 years in automotive embedded/firmware development, including 3+ years in technical leadership and people management
About the Role :
Novus Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager - Firmware to lead firmware development for its ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) Business Unit.
This role owns the technical direction, delivery and quality of embedded firmware across radar- and vision-based ADAS platforms, while also managing and mentoring a team of embedded/firmware engineers.
The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on expertise in automotive embedded systems with proven people and program leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership :
- Lead end-to-end firmware (BSW & ASW) development for ADAS products across Qualcomm, Infineon, ST and NXP/KEA platforms, covering radar and vision-based systems.
- Own the technical architecture and design of AUTOSAR-based embedded software, including RTE, BSW module configuration and diagnostics.
- Drive functional safety compliance (ISO 26262, ASIL-D) across the firmware lifecycle, from requirements through verification and validation.
- Define and enforce automotive cybersecurity practices to ensure secure firmware and system architectures.
- Manage bootloader and device driver development, and lead low-level debugging (CAN, hardware/software integration issues) across platforms.
People Leadership :
- Build, mentor and manage a team of firmware/embedded engineers.
- Own technical hiring, performance reviews and career development for direct reports.
Delivery & Program Management :
- Partner with product management, hardware, systems and QA teams to translate ADAS product requirements into firmware deliverables and release plans.
- Manage project timelines, technical risk and resource planning for firmware workstreams within the ADAS Business Unit.
- Act as the primary technical escalation point for firmware issues with OEM and Tier-1 stakeholders.
Process & Innovation :
- Establish and improve firmware development processes, coding standards and review practices across the team.
- Drive innovation and IP generation - identify and file patents in areas such as V2X, radar, suspension/steering control and in-cabin monitoring.
Required Skills & Experience :
- 8+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems, with direct exposure to ADAS, telematics or camera-based systems.
- Strong hands-on expertise in BSW & ASW development within an AUTOSAR architecture, including RTE and BSW module configuration.
- Proven experience delivering safety-critical software compliant with ISO 26262 (ASIL-D) for global OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
- Working knowledge of automotive cybersecurity principles and secure firmware design.
- Practical experience with bootloader development, device drivers, and CAN-based debugging and diagnostics.
- Experience developing on Qualcomm, Infineon, ST and/or NXP/KEA microcontroller/SoC platforms.
- Prior experience leading or mentoring a firmware/embedded engineering team, with the ability to balance hands-on technical contribution with people management.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Exposure to radar-based and/or vision-based ADAS systems.
- Demonstrated track record of technical innovation, ideally with patents filed in automotive/embedded domains (e.g., V2X, radar, suspension, in-cabin monitoring).
- Experience working with, or delivering solutions for, Defence/government programs.
Education :
- Required : Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Preferred : Master's degree
Skills
Embedded System, Engineering Management, Autosar, ADAS, Firmware, CAN, Device Driver, Board Support Package, Qualcomm Platform