Niharika Kumar

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India1 yr 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in embedded software for automotive applications.
Proven track record in debugging and platform integration.
Hands-on experience with Zephyr RTOS and Traveo II microcontrollers.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a skilled Embedded Software Engineer in the Automotive industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Embedded Software ProgrammingDebuggingZephyr

Other Skills

C (Programming Language)OpenOCDPython (Programming Language)C++Unit TestingShell ScriptingTCL

About

Embedded Software Engineer in the automotive domain with experience in embedded development, debugging, and platform integration. -Worked on Infineon Traveo II microcontrollers and implemented low-cost debugging solutions adopted across multiple projects. -Configured OpenOCD and used CMSIS-DAP for stable and cost-effective debug interfaces. -Experience with multiple Traveo II variants and external memories including Infineon HyperFlash, Winbond SPI, and ISSI SPI. -VIP flashing, CPU load measurement, HSIS testing, and FIT testing aligned with Functional Safety (FuSa). -Hands-on experience with Zephyr RTOS on Infineon CAT1C: device tree bring-up, Kconfig configuration, UART/RTT shell, logging, coredump, tracing, Twister testing, and Renode simulation.

Experience

1 yr 10 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 10 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 10 mos

Current Experience

Visteon corporation

2 roles

Software Engineer 1

Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru

Replaced the Lauterbach debugger with a Raspberry Pi Debug Probe for flashing and debugging Traveo II microcontrollers.
Successful integrated across 20+ customer projects for the Integration, Testing, and Automation teams.
Configured OpenOCD files and leveraged CMSIS-DAP (SWD interface) to establish stable and low-cost debug interfaces.
Worked with different Traveo II variants and different types of external memories(Infineon Hyperflash, winbond SPI, ISSI SPI) across various vehicle programs.
Assisted teams in VIP flashing, CPU load measurement, HSIS testing, and FIT testing activities in compliance with FuSa (Functional Safety) standards.
Familiar with industry-standard debuggers including MiniProg4, J-Link, and Lauterbach Trace32.
Hands-on experience with Zephyr RTOS on Infineon CAT1C Traveo II on custom board, including device tree bring-up, Kconfig configuration, RTT/UART Shell, logging, coredump and tracing (CTF), Twister testing, and Renode-based simulation validation.

Embedded Software ProgrammingC (Programming Language)OpenOCDZephyrDebugging