Pune, Maharashtra
Hire embedded and automotive engineers in Pune
Key facts
Shortlist
48 hours
Typical time to hire in Pune
21–45 days
Talent availability
Scarce — plan early
Salary bands
Embedded and automotive engineers salaries in Pune
Junior
1–3 yrs
Mid
3–6 yrs
Senior
6–10 yrs
Lead
10+ yrs
Show as table
| Level | Pune |
|---|---|
| Junior (1–3 yrs) | ₹5–10 LPA |
| Mid (3–6 yrs) | ₹10–21 LPA |
| Senior (6–10 yrs) | ₹19–36 LPA |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | ₹33–57 LPA |
Indicative ranges compiled by Emplyify from market data, Q4 2026. They are a starting point for budgeting, not an offer benchmark; our Talent Index will replace them with pipeline data.
Notice periods in Pune
Most mid and senior engineers serve 60–90 days' notice. Service-company engineers commonly have 90 days; product-company engineers more often 30–60.
Local hiring notes
- Embedded and automotive software is a Pune strength — expect stronger supply than in other cities.
- Hybrid policies matter: commutes across Hinjewadi and Kharadi are long, and candidates ask about office days early.
- Counter-offers are common for senior engineers; we prepare candidates for them before the offer.
Where the talent works
Hinjewadi · Kharadi · Baner and Balewadi · Magarpatta and Hadapsar
GCC hiring in Pune →Our screen
Skills we vet for embedded and automotive engineers
Pune is one of India's largest automotive software hubs. We screen embedded engineers on hardware-close debugging, safety processes and domain depth.
| Skill | How we evidence it |
|---|---|
| Embedded C / C++ | Memory, concurrency and real-time constraints in past projects |
| AUTOSAR / automotive stacks | Classic or Adaptive AUTOSAR depth, toolchains used |
| Embedded Linux / RTOS | Drivers, BSPs and boot-time or footprint work |
| Protocols | CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C debugging experience |
| Functional safety | ISO 26262 or ASPICE exposure and artefacts produced |
Sample interview loop
A loop that respects candidates' time
1. Recruiter screen · 30 min
Motivation, notice period, CTC, must-have skills
2. Technical deep-dive · 60 min
Past systems, trade-offs, depth on core skills
3. Practical exercise · 60–90 min
Live problem or take-home review, never unpaid multi-day work
4. Hiring manager · 45 min
Team fit, ownership, communication
Screening questions we ask
- “Describe a hardware-software bug you tracked down. What tools did you use?”
- “Which AUTOSAR layers have you worked in, and with which toolchain?”
- “How have you worked within ISO 26262 or ASPICE processes?”
- “How did you handle a timing or memory constraint?”
Questions
Do you hire for automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers?
Yes, as well as GCCs building software-defined-vehicle teams. We screen domain depth separately from general embedded skills.
Are safety certifications a must?
Only if you mark them as must-have. Many strong engineers have worked inside ISO 26262 processes without a personal certification.
Is Pune a good location for a new GCC?
For automotive, embedded, enterprise software and BFSI technology, yes: talent depth is strong and costs are typically lower than in Bengaluru. For large senior AI teams, consider a hybrid plan with remote hires.
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