Aptiv

DSP Software Engineer

In short

This role integrates and adapts DSP software modules into customer automotive radar programs, including end-to-end ECU integration, debugging multi-layer DSP/middleware/system issues, and supporting ECU bring-up and validation. Aptiv is an automotive technology company building advanced safety, electrification and connectivity systems. It requires 5-7 years of embedded C/C++ experience, strong debugging skills, radar DSP knowledge, AUTOSAR integration experience, and familiarity with tools like Lauterbach and CANoe/Vector.

DSP Software Engineer
Aptiv's passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe.
Your Role — Key Responsibilities
•Integrate and adapt DSP software modules into customer programs
•Configure components to meet system, timing, and performance requirements
•Perform end-to-end integration on embedded targets (ECUs)
•Debug and resolve complex multi-layer issues (DSP, middleware, system) – critical
•Drive root cause analysis and closure of integration defects
•Support ECU bring-up, validation, and performance tuning
•Collaborate with platform, algorithm, and application teams
•Integrate reusable DSP software building blocks from platform into customer-specific automotive radar projects
•Requires strong embedded systems foundation, hands-on ECU integration experience
•Excellent debugging skills to ensure efficient reuse and robust system performance
Your Background
Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:
•B.E. / B. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech in any specialization with 5-7 years' experience. Strong embedded C/C++ development experience on ECUs
•Excellent debugging & problem-solving skills (must-have)
•Strong embedded systems fundamentals (memory, interrupts, real-time behavior)
•Working knowledge of radar DSP concepts (signal chain basics, FFT, filtering, detection)
•Hands-on experience on hardware targets (not limited to simulation). Experience in AUTOSAR and non-AUTOSAR integration
•Familiarity with tools: Lauterbach, CANoe/Vector suite
•Understanding of communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, etc.)
•ECU architecture and integration concepts, Bootloader and flashing mechanisms, Vehicle diagnostics (UDS), Vehicle communication networks, Awareness of ISO 26262 & ASPICE
•Strong analytical thinking and structured problem solving, Effective communication and cross-team collaboration, Ability to handle ambiguity and drive closure
•Ownership mindset with focus on quality
Why join us?
•You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
•You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
•You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
Your Benefits at Aptiv
•Flexible working hours
•Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development)
•Life and accident insurance
•Sodexo cards for food and beverages
•Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events
•EAP Employee Assistance
•Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply)
•Creche facility for working parents

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