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SUJITH REDDY PENDLI

Summary

  • 5+ years of experience in Embedded Software Development involving full lifecycle product design, hardware-software integration, peripheral interface, driver development, and performance optimization on real-time platforms.
  • Specialized in Nvidia SoC platforms (Orin/Thor), Drive OS, and DriveWorks SDK for cutting-edge applications in automotive and intelligent mobility systems.
  • Proficient in C, C++, and Python with demonstrated success in embedded application programming, test automation, and system debugging across safety-critical environments.
  • Expertise in Linux internals, including kernel configuration, custom driver development, device tree configuration, and Yocto-based embedded Linux builds.
  • Hands-on experience with secure flashing, U-Boot configuration, and low-level debugging tools to bring up custom hardware platforms.
  • Integrated standard interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN for robust communication in multi-node embedded environments.
  • Experienced in real-time multi-threaded programming, memory management, interrupt handling, and power optimization techniques.
  • Active contributor in Agile environments, utilizing Jira for task management and participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Worked on embedded AI/ML integration using TensorRT and OpenCV for real-time decision-making on edge devices.
  • Conducted detailed code profiling, latency reduction tuning, and runtime analysis to meet performance KPIs for embedded products.
  • Participated in ISO 26262 aligned development lifecycle, with contributions to software documentation, testing, and failure mode analysis.
  • Built internal tools for firmware release tracking, change control, and software versioning to support continuous improvement cycles.
  • Implemented embedded diagnostics framework and logging modules to enable in-field issue tracing and root cause analysis.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Embedded Software Engineer

BNY Mellon
NY
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained embedded applications for Nvidia Orin-based platforms running Drive OS with DriveWorks SDK integration for sensor fusion and diagnostics.
  • Designed and implemented low-level communication layers using C++ for real-time data acquisition via SPI, I2C, and UART protocols interfacing with IMU, camera, and radar modules.
  • Authored and validated custom Linux kernel drivers tailored for specific peripheral boards; conducted real-time validation using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
  • Created modular Yocto recipes and bitbake layers to build customized Linux images, including secure boot configurations and application services.
  • Developed robust test automation using Python to validate interface integrity, interrupt response time, and peripheral health across different sensor profiles.
  • Used Jenkins and Bitbake to integrate continuous build verification and nightly regression tests, reducing manual QA workload by 60%.
  • Integrated CAN utilities with Drive OS for real-time communication with ECUs and enhanced message parsing modules for vehicle diagnostics.
  • Authored board bring-up documentation, schematics, and production flashing workflows for engineering and manufacturing support.
  • Performed extensive bootloader configuration using U-Boot and Nvidia flashing utilities for consistent recovery and rollback.
  • Resolved hardware-software integration bugs, traced through serial consoles, kernel logs, and JTAG sessions to ensure operational stability.
  • Improved boot sequence time by 20% through kernel module optimization, deferred loading, and removal of redundant init tasks.
  • Developed Docker-based environments to run regression simulations and hardware abstraction layer tests across multiple SoC platforms.
  • Coordinated security patch integration, hardening services with minimal footprint using AppArmor and privilege separation.
  • Developed sensor calibration tools for field usage and created remote logging utilities using socket-based Python clients.
  • Implemented watchdog service to automatically capture system dumps during fault conditions for root cause analysis.
  • Enhanced diagnostic framework by embedding telemetry modules that track sensor uptimes, error rates, and temperature logs.
  • Collaborated on implementing PCIe device interface and DMA-based high-speed data transfers for latency-sensitive modules.

Embedded Software Engineer

Verra Mobility
AZ
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Migrated embedded software stack to Nvidia Thor-based hardware with DriveWorks 4.x integration for real-time vision and recognition pipelines.
  • Designed and built middleware services in C++ to manage video frames, buffer queues, and synchronize multi-sensor input with vehicle speed and GPS data.
  • Created Yocto-based embedded Linux images with integrated logging daemons, secure boot, and kernel-level network filters.
  • Automated flashing and remote update pipelines using Python and shell scripts, including fail-safe rollback mechanisms and version pinning.
  • Captured and analyzed CAN bus and Ethernet packets using Wireshark and CANalyzer, identifying message latency spikes under stress scenarios.
  • Tuned kernel schedulers and I/O priorities to ensure timely execution of latency-sensitive workloads during high data throughput conditions.
  • Developed init.d/systemd startup scripts for runtime initialization and failover handling across core processes.
  • Collaborated with electronics team for hardware-software co-design, advising on GPIO assignments and debounce logic integration.
  • Used CUDA profiler and Nsight tools to monitor GPU workloads, identifying bottlenecks in camera data preprocessing pipelines.
  • Built secure boot chain with signed kernel images and initramfs; implemented rootfs encryption using dm-crypt and LUKS.
  • Merged and tested upstream Linux kernel patches to ensure compatibility with new sensor models and revised pin configurations.
  • Delivered ruggedized embedded solutions for traffic enforcement systems, integrating LTE modems, onboard GPS, and local caching mechanisms.
  • Used Jira for sprint planning and Confluence for maintaining design documentation, build instructions, and configuration details.
  • Ensured compliance with MISRA-C standards, using static analysis tools and peer reviews to catch critical code violations.
  • Resolved BSP build blockers with Nvidia vendor support; implemented workarounds for deprecated drivers using patch overlays.
  • Developed a robust fault-tolerant logging system using rsyslog with remote sync options and automatic disk space management.
  • Integrated USB HID devices with kernel-level input handlers and dynamically assigned device nodes for plug-and-play support.
  • Conducted field validation of system using test vehicles, collecting runtime logs and performance metrics for product evaluation.
  • Developed visualization tools using matplotlib to represent diagnostic and fault trend data over deployment lifecycle.

Embedded Software Developer

MindHuntz
India
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Company Overview: India
  • Programmed embedded C/C++ applications for ARM Cortex-based industrial monitoring systems and real-time automation platforms.
  • Built and maintained Yocto-based Linux BSPs for NXP i.MX6 and Nvidia Jetson platforms, enabling scalable application deployment.
  • Created Python CLI and GUI utilities to automate manufacturing tests, hardware verification, and serial interface validation.
  • Developed and integrated UART, I2C, and SPI-based kernel drivers, debugging protocol inconsistencies using logic analyzers.
  • Customized kernel builds to support high-resolution touchscreen panels, ADC channels, and EEPROM storage across board variants.
  • Implemented secure OTA update mechanisms using Mender and integrated rollback logic with fallback partitions.
  • Used shell and Python scripts to perform system burn-in tests, stress benchmarks, and log parsing for QA teams.
  • Performed static and dynamic memory analysis using Valgrind, GDB, and manual code walk-throughs to identify race conditions.
  • Collaborated in SCRUM teams across firmware, UI, and test automation units, providing weekly updates and feature demos.
  • Designed Python-based flashing tools using PySerial to manage board provisioning and EEPROM programming.
  • Customized U-Boot environment for fast boot configurations, splash screens, and conditional logic for production modes.
  • Cross-referenced schematics and layout files to validate device tree accuracy and mitigate boot-time failures.
  • Used Git branching workflows and Gerrit for source review, integrating CI hooks for code health metrics.
  • Built udev and system hooks to detect external peripherals and assign resources dynamically during runtime.
  • Mentored team on build process improvements, reducing average build times by modularizing layers and caching downloads.
  • Developed pytest-based test cases for each runtime module and integrated coverage metrics into nightly runs.
  • Conducted profiling on startup latency and introduced async service loading to improve UI availability.
  • Built custom kernel modules for runtime sensor switching based on event triggers.
  • Validated UBI/UBIFS partition integrity through power loss testing and wear-leveling analysis tools.
  • India

Education

Masters - Operational Management Information Systems

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Technology -

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology

Skills

  • Languages: C, C, Python, Shell
  • Embedded Platforms: Nvidia Orin, Thor, Jetson, NXP iMX
  • Tools: Yocto, Bitbake, Jenkins, Docker, GDB, Valgrind, Nsight
  • OS: Linux, Drive OS, Ubuntu, RTOS (FreeRTOS, QNX)
  • Protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet
  • Build Systems: CMake, Make, Yocto
  • Version Control: Git, Gerrit
  • Debugging: Serial Console, Logic Analyzer, Oscilloscope
  • Documentation: Jira, Confluence, Markdown

Timeline

Embedded Software Engineer

BNY Mellon
10.2023 - Current

Embedded Software Engineer

Verra Mobility
02.2023 - 09.2023

Embedded Software Developer

MindHuntz
01.2020 - 11.2022

Masters - Operational Management Information Systems

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Technology -

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology
SUJITH REDDY PENDLI