Sunil Chowdary Maddipati
Erlangen
Kurzprofil
Embedded Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience in developing, integrating, and validating embedded software for real-time and safety-critical systems. Skilled in Embedded C/C++, Embedded Linux, RTOS, microcontroller-based systems, and communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, and UART. Experienced in debugging, software validation, CI/CD workflows, and hardware-near software development. Currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Electromobility at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg while working in the Embedded Systems domain at Schaeffler Technologies.
Übersicht
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Berufserfahrung
Master Thesis
Schaeffler Technologies
Herzogenaurach, Germany
2025.11 - 2026.04
- Title: Whole-System Response-Time Analysis for Microprocessor-Based Automotive Zonal Control Systems
- Porting a FRET-based analysis environment from FreeRTOS to Yocto Linux for MPU-based embedded systems.
- Building reproducible timing and test environments in QEMU using snapshots and record/replay.
- Analysing real-time system behaviour and identifying timing and performance bottlenecks using trace data.
- Developing trace-based validation mechanisms for embedded systems.
- Creating reproducible test artifacts for regression testing and system validation.
Workstudent
Schaeffler Technologies
Herzogenaurach, Germany
2024.10 - 2025.10
- Automated development and test workflows using Python and Git-based repositories.
- Configured and optimised AUTOSAR OS behaviour, including task scheduling and ISR handling.
- Supported software integration, debugging, testing, and validation activities.
- Ensured software quality through MISRA-C compliance reviews and traceability maintenance.
Internship
Schaeffler Technologies
Herzogenaurach, Germany
2024.04 - 2024.09
- Derived internal requirements from customer specifications and maintained traceability.
- Debugged AUTOSAR diagnostic software and supported defect analysis and issue resolution.
- Adapted MCAL drivers (CAN, SPI, PWM) across multiple microcontroller platforms.
- Supported software integration and validation activities in hardware-near environments.
Embedded Software Developer
Bosch Global Software Technologies
Bengaluru, India
2021.03 - 2023.10
- Developed hardware-near embedded software in C/C++ for automotive electronic control units (ECUs).
- Developed and integrated secure flash bootloaders over CAN/CAN FD for reliable ECU software updates.
- Implemented automotive cybersecurity mechanisms, including SHA, RSA, X.509, and CVC for secure communication and software protection.
- Contributed to Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) solutions for secure remote ECU updates.
- Applied AUTOSAR and UDS diagnostic standards for ECU diagnostics and maintenance.
- Performed software integration, debugging, and validation activities for embedded automotive software.
- Utilised Vector CANoe, VFlash, Lauterbach Trace32, and iSystem winIDEA for debugging and software validation.
- Analysed software defects using logs, trace data, and communication analysis tools.
- Supported ECU integration, flashing, and system-level testing activities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on embedded software development, integration, and release workflows.
- Managed firmware development using Git-based version control workflows, including branching, merging, and release tagging.
- Contributed to CI/CD build pipelines using Jenkins and CMake for automated firmware builds and artifact generation.
Ausbildung
Master of Science - Electromobility
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
Erlangen 2023.10 - Current
Bachelor of Technology(B.Tech) - Electronic and Communication
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research
Guntur 2016.06 - 2020.05
Kompetenzen
Programming Languages
Embedded C, C, Python, Rust, CAPL
Embedded Systems & RTOS
FreeRTOS, OSEK, POSIX, Embedded Linux, Yocto, QEMU
Microcontrollers & Platforms
ARM Cortex-M, STM32, ESP32, Infineon AURIX, NXP
Communication Protocols
CAN/CAN FD, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, JTAG
Automotive & Embedded Technologies
AUTOSAR Classic, UDS, Secure Bootloaders, FOTA
Debugging & Validation Tools
Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, VFlash
Lauterbach Trace32, iSystem winIDEA, GDB
Build & Development Tools
Git, Jenkins, CMake, Jira, SVN, JFrog Artifactory
SPRACHEN
Englisch
First language
Deutsch
Fortgeschritten (B1)
B1
English
Fachkundig (C1)
C1
Benutzerdefiniert
- Three-Phase Inverter Control Unit on STM32 (2024)
Implemented FOC-based three-phase inverter control on STM32F303RE using PWM and timers with monitoring support through STM32CubeMonitor and Node-RED. - Weather Monitoring System on STM32
Developed an embedded monitoring system integrating STM32, EEPROM, RTC, and cloud connectivity. - Medication Reminder System on ESP32
Developed an embedded device integrating RTC, touch sensors, and user notification logic.
Zertifizierung
- Certified Embedded Associate (Classic AUTOSAR), VECTOR Informatik
- Industrial Embedded Systems (Microcontroller Programming), Kernel Masters, Hyderabad
Hobbys
- Badminton
- Fitness
Zeitleiste
Master Thesis
Schaeffler Technologies
2025.11 - 2026.04
Workstudent
Schaeffler Technologies
2024.10 - 2025.10
Internship
Schaeffler Technologies
2024.04 - 2024.09
Master of Science - Electromobility
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
2023.10 - Current
Embedded Software Developer
Bosch Global Software Technologies
2021.03 - 2023.10
Bachelor of Technology(B.Tech) - Electronic and Communication
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research
2016.06 - 2020.05