If you wish to start a career in the field of automotive embedded software, you must master a comprehensive set of skills that meet industry demands. Below is a roadmap listing the key technologies and skills you need to learn:
1. Programming Languages:
– C and C++: The fundamental languages for embedded system development.
– Assembly Language: Understanding low-level programming is crucial for optimizing code.
2. Microcontroller/Processor Architecture:
– Familiarity with the architecture and instruction set of common microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M series).
3. Basics of Embedded Systems:
– Understanding the concept of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
– Knowledge of interrupts, timers, and memory management in embedded systems.
4. Communication Protocols:
– CAN: The foundation of automotive communication.
– LIN: Used for communication in automotive networks.
– Ethernet and TCP/IP: Increasingly relevant to in-vehicle networks.
5. Automotive Communication Standards:
– Familiarity with AUTOSAR (Automotive Open System Architecture) principles.
6. Functional Safety:
– Understanding ISO 26262, the functional safety standard for automotive systems.
7. Software Development Lifecycle:
– Knowledge of the V-model and other automotive-specific development models.
8. Model-Based Development:
– Experience with tools like MATLAB/Simulink for model-based design.
9. Automotive Protocols:
– Understanding protocols like UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services) used for diagnostics.
10. AUTOSAR Software Architecture:
– Understanding the layered architecture and implementation methods of AUTOSAR.
11. Automotive Software Testing:
– Learning expertise in testing methods, including unit testing and integration testing.
12. Feature Development:
– Understanding how to develop software features related to engine control, ADAS, etc.
13. Version Control:
– Learning version control systems like Git for collaborative software development.
14. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
– Familiarity with CI/CD processes for efficient software development.
17. Agile Methodologies:
– Understanding agile practices and methods for iterative development.
The article is from social networks, and the author: Sagar Kamjariya is an engineer at a technology service company in India, who loves FreeRTOS and specializes in device drivers, automotive software, AutoSAR, and CAN bus technology.
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