Alekhya Menni
Hyderabad
Summary
Innovative Embedded Software Engineer with 6 years of experience in architecting and developing Linux-based automotive infotainment systems. Specialized in middleware development, delivering high-performance services such as MediaService and DeviceService. Expertise in optimizing multi-processor systems and resolving framework defects, with a strong track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet aggressive project deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Research engineer
Mobis India Limited - R&D Center
Hyderabad
03.2026 - Current
- Middleware Development (2.5 Years Focus): Engineered and maintained crucial middleware components using C++ for Linux-based vehicle infotainment platforms, explicitly driving core logic for MediaService (Indexer & Play Streamer), DeviceService, HUD Monitor Service, and OEMPaidPlayerService.
- System Optimization: Collaborated with cross-functional architecture groups to design multi-processor pipelines, drastically reducing memory leaks and optimizing hardware resource utilization on ARM SoCs.
- Concurrency & Responsiveness: Designed multi-threaded application layers and deployed concurrent programming techniques to maximize system responsiveness during critical multimedia streams .
- Testing & Quality Assurance: Engineered robust unit testing suites using Gtest for fundamental system services spanning Appservice, Powerservice, Displayservice, and Shareddataservice to secure high-stability releases.
- Issue Resolution & Debugging: Investigated low-level framework issues, eliminated deep-seated bugs within the code pattern community, and directly resolved complex customer field claims to protect production software stability.
- Stakeholder Delivery: Interfaced directly with global product owners and stakeholders to capture software change requests (CRs) and translate advanced vehicle specifications into scalable production code .
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product design and testing processes.
- Mentored junior engineers on effective research methodologies and documentation practices.
- Developed innovative solutions for automotive research projects at leading R&D facility.
Senior Research Engineer
Mobis India Limited -R&D Center
Hyderabad
03.2023 - 03.2026
- Developed and maintained Media Service Middleware (MediaService) for Linux-based automotive infotainment systems using C++11.
- Designed and enhanced Indexer and Play Streamer components to improve media indexing, playback performance, and system stability.
- Resolved complex field issues from customer vehicles through root cause analysis and implemented production-quality fixes, enhancing system reliability.
- Optimized memory usage and application performance by analyzing logs, debugging core dumps, and utilizing profiling tools to improve overall system efficiency.
- Collaborated with framework, application, and platform teams to design and integrate new middleware features, ensuring seamless functionality across systems.
- Worked extensively on multithreading, synchronization, and IPC mechanisms in embedded Linux environments.
- Performed code reviews, debugging, and regression analysis to ensure software quality across multiple vehicle platforms.
Research engineer
Connected Car Navigation Cockpit
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Worked on Unit based testing for media,audio,recorder services,Appservice, Powerservice, Displayservice , Deviceservice, Mediaservice, Shareddataservice, Persistenceservice, and all Phone Projection Modules(Androidauto, Carplay, Carlife) using Gtest.
GET, Research engineer
Audio4.0Value, Gen4.0 Audio
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed Bluetooth applications for infotainment systems in Hyundai cars across multiple platforms and technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
V R Siddharatha Engineering college
Vijayawada05-2020
Intermediate - Maths,Physics And Chemistry
Sri Chaitanya junior college
Vijayawada05-2016
Secondary School Certificate - Maths
Sri Chaitanya techno school
Rajahmundry04-2014
Skills
- Middleware development
- C 11
- Embedded C Language
- Real Time Operating Systems
- Yocto Linux
- SQL
- Unit testing
- Performance tuning
- Issue debugging
- Cause analysis
- Problem solving
- Cross-team collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Automotive requirements gathering
LANGUAGES
English, Hindi, Telugu
AWARDS
Spot Award
Hyundai Mobis 2023-09-05
Technical Excellence and Hard work., Stellar Award
Hyundai Mobis 2024-12-20
Awarded for my extensive support and proactive issue resolution during the project's critical releases and demos.
Timeline
Lead Research engineer
Mobis India Limited - R&D Center
03.2026 - Current
Senior Research Engineer
Mobis India Limited -R&D Center
03.2023 - 03.2026
Research engineer
Connected Car Navigation Cockpit
09.2021 - 03.2023
GET, Research engineer
Audio4.0Value, Gen4.0 Audio
09.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
V R Siddharatha Engineering college
Intermediate - Maths,Physics And Chemistry
Sri Chaitanya junior college
Secondary School Certificate - Maths
Sri Chaitanya techno school