We are seeking a Lead Base Software Systems Engineer to support VHIL labs, production, and pre-production plant setups. This role requires broad systems expertise in embedded software platforms on microcontroller with hands-on debugging across Bootloaders, Operating Systems, AUTOSAR Middleware stacks Communication, Diagnostics, Flashing tools & FOTA processes. The engineer will act as a first responder in production environments, driving rapid issue resolution and ensuring system readiness for vehicle integration.

Key Responsibilities
* Debug and triage embedded software issues in Plant, VHIL, and Production setups.
* Travel as required to production plants, test facilities to support on-site issue resolution.
* Support system bring-up and troubleshooting of bootloaders, AUTOSAR OS, HWIO, COM, DCM, MEM stacks.
* Automotive Ethernet and SOME-IP.
* Support diagnostic flashing processes (UDS-based flashing, DoIP-based flashing, plant reprogramming workflows).
* Collaborate with FOTA teams to debug Firmware Over-The-Air update mechanisms, including campaign execution, partial updates, and rollback handling.
* Develop and maintain tools/scripts for log capture, automated debugging, and flashing workflows.
* Ensure comprehensive diagnostic coverage (UDS, DoIP, SOME/IP, OBD-II)



and plant readiness.
* Collaborate with Base SW, Integration, Cockpit Infotainment, Connectivity, and Plant teams for root-cause analysis and resolution.
* Document and share root causes, workarounds, and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related Engineering field
* 5+ years of experience working in embedded software development with C and/or C++
* Ability to work collaboratively and technically lead a diverse team which is distributed globally.
* Excellent knowledge of Classic AUTOSAR concepts, architecture, and specifications
* Experience configuring and integrating AUTOSAR basic software stack including OS, COM, DIAG, MEM.
* Experience with configuring MCAL, developing I/O Hardware Abstraction and ability to interpret hardware schematic
* Experience with Multicore architecture and Functional Safety concepts
* Experience with Cybersecurity concepts, configuration of HSM and implementation of message authentication
* Experience with Compilers, Emulators, Debuggers, and other software development tools

📌 Lead AUTOSAR Software Engineer (Torino)
🏢 KPIT
📍 Torino