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 and infotainment subsystems (Displays, Touch Interfaces, Cameras, Audio, Connectivity) with hands-on debugging across Bootloaders, Operating Systems (QNX, Linux, Android) & Hypervisors, Middleware stacks, Diagnostics frameworks, HPC SoC platforms 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, OS, hypervisors, middleware stacks, and diagnostics. • Debug and validate infotainment peripherals and connectivity subsystems, including: - Displays – initialization, bring-up, video pipelines, GPU/display controllers. - Touch Interfaces – driver bring-up, calibration, responsiveness, and UI integration. - Cameras – ISP pipeline, MIPI interfaces, synchronization, diagnostics. - Audio – HAL customization, DSP integration, routing, amplifiers, codecs. - BT/WiFi – connectivity stacks, pairing, diagnostics, integration. - Radio Tuners – AM/FM, DAB, SXM, tuner HAL and middleware integration. - USB and Automotive Ethernet subsystems. • 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.