What We Do

Onboard automotive software runs directly on vehicle hardware — ECU firmware, RTOS-based control software, AUTOSAR stacks, and sensor drivers. It operates in real time, is safety-critical, and must comply with ISO 26262. Offboard software runs outside the vehicle — cloud backends, OTA update servers, data analytics pipelines, and fleet management platforms. Modern SDV architectures require both layers to work in concert: onboard software must be designed for remote updateability, and offboard platforms must handle automotive-grade reliability and cybersecurity requirements.

Automotive software architecture defines how software components are structured, how they communicate, and how they map onto the vehicle's hardware topology — ECUs, domain controllers, and central compute platforms. A well-defined architecture separates safety-critical functions (ASIL-rated) from non-safety functions (QM), defines clear hardware-software interfaces (HSI), and enables independent development and testing of components. For SDV platforms, architecture must also accommodate OTA updateability, cybersecurity partitioning, and the transition from distributed ECU networks to zonal or centralized compute architectures.

DevSecOps in automotive integrates security practices directly into the software development and continuous integration pipeline — rather than treating cybersecurity as a final validation step. For safety-critical mobility applications (ASIL-rated systems, connected ECUs, V2X modules), this means threat analysis (TARA) is embedded in architecture decisions, security testing runs alongside functional testing, and every software update goes through automated security validation before OTA deployment.

Automotive embedded software development is the engineering discipline of creating software that runs directly on vehicle hardware — ECUs, BMS, TCUs, sensor modules, and domain controllers. It requires expertise in real-time operating systems (RTOS), AUTOSAR middleware, CAN/LIN/Ethernet protocols, and compliance with functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and software quality processes (ASPICE). Unlike general software development, automotive embedded SW must meet strict timing, safety, and regulatory requirements for type approval.

ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) is a process assessment framework used by OEMs to evaluate the software development capability of their suppliers. Most European OEMs — including BMW, Volkswagen Group, and Stellantis — require Tier-1 and Tier-2 software suppliers to demonstrate ASPICE Level 2 compliance before awarding a series project. It covers requirements engineering, software architecture, integration, testing, and configuration management, ensuring a structured and auditable development process.

Safety-critical mobility applications are embedded software systems where a failure could result in injury, death, or significant property damage — and therefore require formal functional safety analysis under ISO 26262. Examples include electronic braking systems (ASIL D), battery management systems for EVs (ASIL B/C), ADAS perception modules, and V2X communication stacks. Developing these systems requires ASIL-decomposition, hardware-software interface definition, and rigorous verification and validation processes.