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SACHIN KUMAR

Software Engineer

Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany7 yrs 7 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • TÜV SÜD Certified Functional Safety Engineer.
  • Expert in AUTOSAR-based development for automotive systems.
  • Proficient in Embedded C/C++ across multiple microcontroller platforms.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer specializing in automotive functional safety and AUTOSAR development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Functional SafetyAutosarEmbedded Systems

Other Skills

CC++PythonEthernetPower Life Cycle ManagementWakeup-DaiDiagnostic StackCommunication StackMemory StackTime SynchronizationLauterbachOn-board DiagnosticsCANoeDesign PatternsSoftware Project Management

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Embedded Software Engineer | Functional Safety (ISO 26262) | AUTOSAR | ADAS https://topmate.io/sachin_kumar1189 https://www.youtube.com/@sachinshettyofficial/playlists Experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong expertise in functional safety and AUTOSAR-based development, delivering robust and safety-compliant solutions for automotive systems. Proficient in Embedded C/C++ development and debugging across multiple microcontroller platforms including Infineon TC38xx, Renesas RH850 (P1MC), STM32F7xx, ARM LPC2148, NXP S32Rxx (Racerunner), and AWR2944. Possess deep knowledge of low-level and system software development, including:Linker scripts, startup code, and bootloaders. AUTOSAR architecture: Communication Stack (CAN, Ethernet, FlexRay), Diagnostic Stack (DCM, DEM, UDS - ISO 14229), Memory Stack, Crypto Stack (HSM, TLS, Secure Boot, Secure NVM, PKI), and Application Software Components, Model-Based Development (MBD) and Complex Device Drivers (CDD). Strong domain understanding in automotive systems such as ADAS, BCM, EPAS, FOTA, RADAR, and Camera-based applications. Functional Safety Expertise (ISO 26262) TÜV SÜD Certified Functional Safety Engineer with hands-on experience in: Safety analysis: DFMEA, FMEA, FTA, HARA, DFA, STPA Development of Technical Safety Concept (TSC) and Functional Safety Concept (FSC) Software safety requirements and architecture design Configuration Management (CM) architecture and requirements Safety plan and safety case management Functional Safety confirmation measures (peer reviews, assessments) Bidirectional traceability using DOORS and Rectify Technical Skills: Programming: C, C++, Python Protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, UDS, XCP, Zigbee, ADC, PWM, Ethernet, FlexRay Development Processes: ASPICE, SDLC, Bug Life Cycle, Requirement Engineering Tools: Issue Tracking: JIRA Documentation: Confluence Version Control: Git, Plastic SCM, IMS/MKS Requirements: Polarion, DOORS Design & Architecture: Enterprise Architect Build & CI/CD: CMake, Jenkins

Experience

7 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 7 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Continental

2 roles

Technical Specialist

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · On-site

  • Project 1: Daimler GmbH – Radar ARS620DP14
  • Functional Safety: ISO 26262 ASIL B | Platform: TI-AWR2944
  • Integrated Vector SIP with Classic AUTOSAR Base Software (Ethernet stack) and configured three software variants, resolving all NTS failures.
  • Developed Wakeup-Dai component to evaluate wakeup signals, validate pulses, and enable passive ECU wakeup per Daimler specifications.
  • Implemented Power Life Cycle Management (PLCM) ensuring proper ECU state transitions, network management coordination, and power recovery behavior.
  • Implemented STBM_REC for time synchronization including master/slave behavior, fallback handling, and timestamp management.
  • Performed unit testing using Google Test and static code analysis with QAC Helix.
  • Developed FCU component for Ethernet Rx/Tx mapping, PHY-to-raw data conversion, vehicle time mapping, E2E signal and timeout monitoring, radar data transmission, sensor health reporting, and safe communication via Degradation Manager.
  • Project 2: Daimler GmbH – Radar ARS620DP28
  • Functional Safety: ISO 26262 ASIL B | Platform: TI-AWR2944
  • Developed mECU Proof of Concept by merging two NCDs into a single software for left/right variants; successfully demonstrated to the customer.
  • Integrated nine software variants, optimizing NCD configuration and reducing OEM turnaround time for winter testing.
  • Designed Egomotion mapping between ComStack and Vehicle Dynamics stack enabling ADAS features such as EBA, LKA, ACC, and RPCA.
  • Implemented Degradation concept for the mECU architecture.
  • Developed Python scripts to detect configuration mismatches across Mercedes NCD versions, reducing manual comparison effort.
  • Participated in customer workshops and weekly calls to review requirements and resolve technical issues.
  • Also contributed to Wakeup-Dai, PLCM, STBM_REC, FCU development, SIP/NCD integration, QA activities, and built a Python-based AUTOSAR NCD ARXML comparison tool with Excel reporting.
Functional SafetyAUTOSARCC++PythonEthernet+2

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Jan 2021Sep 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

  • Project 1: Daimler AG – RADAR SRR520
  • Functional Safety: ISO 26262 ASIL B | Platform/OS: TI-AWR1843
  • Integrated NCD to bring up the AUTOSAR COM Stack, enabling communication across the ADAS CAN network.
  • Implemented and validated an FCU software component responsible for CAN Rx/Tx data mapping with PHY-to raw conversion and vice versa, end-to-end (E2E) signal and timeout monitoring, radar detection data transmission, and ensuring reliable communication across features such as EBA (Emergency Brake Assist), ACC(Adaptive Cruise Control).
  • Developed and integrated Variant Coding Service (VCS) components to manage vehicle-specific configuration parameters, enabling efficient handling of multiple variants, supporting feature customization, and ensuring consistent ECU behavior across different vehicle models.
  • Conducted unit testing using Courage and static code analysis using QAC, maintaining traceability in Doors, and performed design updates using PlantUML and Visual Studio.
  • Supported the VW HCP2.0 project, focusing on DiagStack and COM stack topics, and provided timely resolution of critical showstopper issues to ensure smooth project delivery.
Functional SafetyAUTOSARCC++

Vector informatik

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Sep 2022Dec 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · On-site

  • Project 1: Mercedes-Benz AG – CEIC M Domain Controller
  • Platform/OS: Infineon TC389QP
  • Integrated and configured AUTOSAR Classic Base Software with Vector SIP (Diagnostic, Communication, and Memory stacks) for CEIC M domain controllers.
  • Analyzed and resolved major bugs reported by the customer in COM stack (CAN, FlexRay, and Ethernet).
  • Worked onsite at Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen, performing in-vehicle analysis and resolving critical showstopper issues to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
AUTOSARCC++Diagnostic StackCommunication StackMemory Stack+1

Lg electronics vehicle component solutions

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Mar 2022Sep 2022 · 6 mos · India · On-site

  • Project 1: Daimler AG – Camera
  • Functional Safety: ISO 26262 ASIL B | Platform: R8A77980A
  • Led a team of four developers, actively collaborating with customers to clarify and refine software requirements.
  • Configured necessary AUTOSAR BSW modules as per software requirements to support ADAS functionalities.
  • Developed and integrated SADR (System Analysis and Data Recorder), enabling reliable system data logging and analysis, and Heating Control software modules to provide effective thermal management and support robust ADAS functionality and performance.
  • Implemented, and validated Watchdog Supervision and MPU safety components in accordance with ISO 26262, providing fault detection, memory protection, and improved system reliability to support functional safety in automotive ECUs
  • Assisted in unit testing and performed static code analysis using Coverity, maintaining full traceability in Doors.
Functional SafetyAUTOSARCC++Python

Tata elxsi

Embedded Software Developer

Sep 2018Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore

  • Project 1: Nexteer Automotive – Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
  • Functional Safety: ISO 26262 ASIL D | Platform: Infineon TC387QP / Renesas RH850
  • Designed and implemented Nexteer Startup, Clock Monitor, and Temperature Monitor Complex Device Drivers (CDD) for system initialization, safety monitoring, and fault handling.
  • Performed gap analysis and enhancement of customer-supplied SPI module used for motor angle calculation to meet ASIL D safety requirements.
  • Integrated Vector SIP and performed AUTOSAR BSW configuration for platform bring-up.
  • Conducted unit testing using VectorCAST and static/dynamic code analysis with Polyspace to ensure compliance with MISRA and ISO 26262 standards.
  • Developed UART communication module and Python automation scripts for automated test result parsing and consolidated HTML report generation across project components, reducing manual testing effort.
  • Prepared Functional Design Documents (FDD) and Software Detailed Design (SDD), and executed FMEA and bidirectional traceability activities for safety compliance.
  • Project 2: Aptiv – Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
  • Functional Safety: ISO 26262 ASIL B | Platform: S32R27
  • Implemented an application debug component to transmit debug information over the vehicle communication bus, supporting vehicle failure analysis.
  • Implemented diagnostics and fault-handling change requests as per software requirements.
  • Conducted static and dynamic code analysis using Polyspace for code quality, and performed unit testing using VectorCAST.
  • Developed Python scripts for automated module-wise file extraction to streamline analysis and testing workflows.
Functional SafetyAUTOSARCC++Python

Education

SJB Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Electronics and Communications Engineering

Jan 2014Jan 2018

Mother Teresa Memorial College

Pre University education(PUC) — Electronics(PCME)

Jan 2012Jan 2014

Mother Teresa Memorial School

Jan 2006Jan 2011

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