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Denis Cruciu

@deniscruciu1

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Experienced embedded software engineer specializing in AUTOSAR, automotive safety and cybersecurity.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I seek technical roles in automotive embedded software focusing on AUTOSAR, ISO 26262 and cybersecurity, with mentoring and training opportunities.

I am an embedded software engineer with 5+ years in the automotive sector, focused on AUTOSAR Classic Platform, ISO 26262 safety (ASIL B–D) and automotive cybersecurity. I deliver complete BSW/SWC/MCAL solutions, flash bootloader and HSM development for major OEMs.

I have hands-on expertise in build systems, CI/CD (Jenkins, Azure DevOps), tooling (Vector, DaVinci, CANoe) and low-level development (baremetal, RTOS). I have led AUTOSAR training and internal knowledge initiatives and mentored engineers while representing teams in RFIs/RFQs.

I am passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and optimizing systems for performance and cost-efficiency, and I enjoy teaching—running workshops on cybersecurity, AUTOSAR and microcontrollers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Embedded Software Engineer

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Eberspaecher Controls RO

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Developed Flash Bootloader, cybersecurity features (FDS, SFD, SSA, secure boot) and AUTOSAR Basic Software layers for automotive projects, improving diagnostic and OTA update capabilities and ensuring ISO 26262 compliance.

Bootloaders Lauterbach (Trace32)CANoe Robot Framework Jenkins Git Python OTA Updates OTA Cybersecurity Automotive ISO 26262 Standards UNECE R155 UNECE R156 (Software Updates)UNECE R155 (Cybersecurity)CI CD Embedded Systems Embedded Real Time Platform Vector Tools

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Volunteer Operations Manager

Current

Cluj-Napoca Music Festival

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 1 month)

Managed festival operations, volunteer recruitment and logistics, digitalized operational flows and implemented volunteer certification and communication processes to improve event delivery.

Operations Management Volunteer coordination Process Optimization Project Planning Communication Stakeholder Management Event Logistics

Software Integration Engineer

SII Romania

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 (3 months)

Implemented diagnostic layers and CI/CD pipelines, integrated BSW and SWC modules using DaVinci and performed unit testing and system integration to support AUTOSAR onboard charger projects.

AUTOSAR BSW SWC Integration VFlash Robot Framework Jenkins SVN

Embedded Software Developer

Marelli

Jun 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Designed and implemented AUTOSAR-compliant features and RTOS/RTE configurations for onboard chargers and master systems, and contributed to flashing, diagnostics and memory strategies.

AUTOSAR RTOS RTE Flashing Strategies Diagnostics C++Lauterbach (Trace32)VFlash

Freelance Trainer

Denis Cruciu

Delivered hands-on AUTOSAR and cybersecurity workshops and training for external companies and communities, and developed curriculum and training materials including Vector and Udemy courses.

AUTOSAR Automotive Cybersecurity Vector Tools Curriculum Development Python Rust Git Polarion

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

Bachelor Degree in Electronics, Electronics

2016 - 2020

Activities and societies: Bachelor projects included headlamps and on-board charger work; involvement in student and technical organizations and volunteering.

Bachelor degree in Electronics with coursework and projects related to embedded systems, automotive electronics, and telecommunications completed from 2016 to 2020.