Position Simulated: Senior Software Architect / Technical Project Manager (Automotive)

Duration: 60 Minutes

Format: Hybrid (Technical + Behavioral + Case Study)

Autosar & RTOS Integration
Explain the role of the BSWM module in Autosar and how you’ve used it to manage mode transitions in a project.
How would you configure the MICROSAR OS to handle task prioritization for ASIL-D applications?
Diagnostics & Compliance
Walk us through your approach to implementing UDS (ISO 14229) diagnostics for a fault in a motor control unit.
How do you ensure compliance with ISO 26262 during the integration of safety-critical software components?
Memory & Resource Optimization
Describe a scenario where you reduced system resource consumption by 20%. What tools and strategies did you use?

Toolchain Expertise
Demonstrate configuring a CAN stack using DaVinci Configurator. How would you debug a CAN timeout issue in Vector CANoe?
How do you use Polyspace or Parasoft for static code analysis in a project adhering to MISRA C 2012?
Code Review Exercise
Analyze the provided Embedded C code snippet for MISRA compliance. Identify inefficiencies and suggest optimizations.

Project Challenge
Scenario: A customer reports intermittent NVM write failures in their ECU. How would you diagnose and resolve this?
Scenario: Your team is behind schedule on integrating a FlexRay communication module. What steps would you take to realign the project?

Team & Client Management
Describe a time you resolved a conflict within your team during a high-pressure project.
How do you communicate technical risks (e.g., missed deadlines) to non-technical stakeholders?
Agile & Process Adherence
How have you implemented Agile methodologies in hardware-dependent automotive projects?

Hypothetical Project
Task: Design the software architecture for an SDV platform requiring ASIL-B compliance. Outline your approach to memory partitioning, task scheduling, and integration of third-party CDD modules.

Standards & Best Practices
How do you handle a situation where a legacy codebase does not meet ISO 26262 requirements?
What metrics do you track to ensure ASPICE compliance throughout the SDLC?

Immediate Feedback:
Strengths: Highlight expertise in Autosar integration, diagnostics, and leadership.
Areas for Improvement: e.g., Depth in hypothetical ASIL-D configurations, stakeholder communication strategies.
Personalized Report:
Technical competency scorecard.
Actionable recommendations (e.g., advanced training in ISO 21434 cybersecurity).

Review Autosar BSW modules, ISO 26262 workflows, and recent project architectures.
Practice whiteboard exercises for system design and memory optimization.
Reflect on past leadership challenges and Agile implementations.

Interviewers: Senior Automotive Architects & HR Managers (Simulated Panel)

Platform: Zoom/Google Meet with Screen-Sharing for Tool Demos

Materials Provided: Code snippets, CAN logs, and project requirement documents.

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Datta Tak

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