Bare-Metal Bootloader Expert

Key Responsibilities: • Design and implement bare-metal bootloaders for automotive ECUs focused on security, speed, and reliability. • Develop and maintain secure firmware flashing and update mechanisms, including OTA and diagnostic updates. • Work with NXP S32K3, STM32U5, and Realtek microcontrollers for system bring-up and low-level bootloader design. • Integrate and validate Ethernet-based communication stacks, including DoIP. • Implement secure boot and cryptographic validation for firmware images. • Collaborate with software integration, system, and cybersecurity teams to meet technical and safety requirements. • Perform debugging, performance tuning, and optimization on embedded targets. • Prepare detailed technical documentation, design specifications, and test plans. Required Skills & Experience: • 5–10 years of experience in bootloader development for embedded or automotive platforms. • Proficiency in C/C++ for low-level and bare-metal development. • Strong hands-on experience with NXP S32K3, STM32U5, and Realtek MCUs. • Excellent understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP, and DoIP protocols. • Proven experience in secure boot, firmware encryption, and digital signature validation. • Knowledge of AUTOSAR, ISO 14229 (UDS), and ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity) is a plus. • Familiarity with hardware bring-up, MCU peripherals, and boot sequence architectures. • Experience using embedded development tools and IDEs such as S32 Design Studio or STM32CubeIDE. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Over-The-Air (OTA) update frameworks. • Prior experience in automotive ECU software development. • Knowledge of CAN, LIN, and other automotive communication protocols. • Exposure to functional safety standards (ISO 26262). Education: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field.