ZF
Embedded Software Engineer
Job · Full-timeHybridChennai, Tamil Nadu0–2 years70K/mo3 openingsImmediate / as per notice period
About this role
ZF has an opening for a Embedded Software Engineer in Chennai. If you like understanding why a part fails, why a line stops or why a number on a drawing matters, this full-time embedded software role will suit you.
About the role
As a Embedded Software Engineer at ZF, your core responsibility is…
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Skills you'll use
Embedded CMicrocontrollersARM Cortex-MRTOSCAN ProtocolPeripheral DriversDebugging (JTAG)MISRA CVersion Control (Git)Unit Testing
What you'll do
- Develop and unit-test firmware modules for vehicle ECUs
- Debug on real hardware with JTAG, logic analysers and CAN tools
- Integrate software against the ECU communication matrix
- Follow coding standards and traceability to requirements
- Support validation teams through defect closure
- Maintain accurate technical records and traceability for your work
- Follow plant safety, quality and environmental standards at all times
- Escalate issues early and close them with verified corrective action
Who can apply
- B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics, E&TC, Computer or Instrumentation Engineering from a recognised university
- 0–2 years of experience in an engineering, plant or quality function — freshers and 2026 graduates are welcome
- Working knowledge of Embedded C, Microcontrollers, ARM Cortex-M
- Comfort with Embedded C, debuggers and CAN tools, and with reading and working to a drawing or specification
- Ability to read an engineering drawing, follow a standard, and explain a technical result clearly to production or the customer
- Attention to detail, ownership and the discipline to document your work
- Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu or willing to relocate
Perks & benefits
Structured onboarding and mentoring by senior engineersLearning & certification support (CAD/CAE, Six Sigma, IATF, safety)Paid leaves and public holidaysCanteen / subsidised meals at plant locationsCompany transport on plant routes where availableSafety shoes, uniform and personal protective equipment providedClear appraisal cycle and internal mobilityEmployee wellness and annual health check-up
Interview & selection process
4 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:
- 1Resume screening and profile shortlisting by the talent acquisition team
- 2Cross-functional round with production, quality or design stakeholders
- 3Hiring manager discussion — role expectations, ownership and team fit
- 4HR discussion — compensation, notice period, joining date and offer roll-out
About ZF
ZF operates in the automotive driveline, chassis & safety technology sector and runs an active team in Chennai. It is an established employer with real engineering depth — parts are designed, made, measured and shipped here, so an engineer's work is visible in the product rather than filed in a…
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