HARSH VARDHAN MALL
Bengaluru
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented system-level Software Engineer with 7.5 years of experience in modern C++, system modelling and development across EDA and safety-critical embedded domains. Proven expertise in architecting high-performance, low latency solutions for complex technical challenges. Skilled in system-level software design, hardware-software integration, and performance-critical C++ programming. Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring engineers, driving architectural decisions and delivering scalable, production-grade solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
BMW Techworks India
Bengaluru
08.2025 - Current
- Enhanced multi-sensor perception algorithm performance for autonomous vehicles.
- Refined system architecture to eliminate dependency violations.
- Led team of 4 and an intern, facilitating quick ramp-up and training effectiveness.
- Resolved end-user issues to enhance operational efficiency.
Technical Specialist
Continental Autonomous Mobility Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Development of state-of-the-art Factory Camera Calibration Algorithm for Surround View Cameras of 4-wheelers in autonomous parking applications.
- Developed core algorithms in C++11/14 with a focus on performance optimization and memory safety for embedded systems.
- Implemented time-sliced, memory-safe, real-time state machine for Camera Calibration Algorithm, enhancing algorithm performance.
- Optimized system architecture, resulting in a 15% reduction of runtime in Embedded platform.
- Provided support and troubleshooting for deployment in embedded platform, facilitating in-vehicle autonomous parking testing for customer vehicles.
- Performed data analysis on in-vehicle generated data to enhance robustness and refine algorithm, achieving a 25% improvement in point detection and a 40% increase in solver accuracy.
Senior Member of Technical Staff
Siemens EDA
Noida
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed messaging system providing real-time status updates for prototyping system's state-machine.
- Created interface system for EDA prototyping, enabling acceptance of various user settings and inputs.
Member of Technical Staff
Siemens EDA
Noida
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Automated prototyping of hardware design to enhance validation and refinement processes.
- Developed reporting system to log critical data in text and HTML formats for improved accessibility.
Education
Master of Technology -
Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur, India06.2018
Bachelor of Engineering -
Institute of Engineering And Technology, DAVV
Indore, India04.2016
Skills
- C Development
- Object Oriented Design
- Driver assistance systems
- EDA
- Prototyping
- GNU Debugging (GDB)
- Data analysis
- Real-Time Embedded System
- Python
- Shell Scripting
- CMake
- Makefiles
Accomplishments
- India Innovation Growth Programme (IIGP 2.0) 2017 Winner, Lead a team of 8 interns to win a research grant of 11 Lakhs INR in IIGP 2.0 for research work on 'Real-Time Rain Removal from Videos' in IIT Kharagpur.
- System Optimization and Algorithm Enhancement, Achieved 15% runtime reduction through optimized system architecture. Improved point detection by 25% and solver accuracy by 40% of Camera Calibration Algorithm.
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
BMW Techworks India
08.2025 - Current
Technical Specialist
Continental Autonomous Mobility Pvt. Ltd.
08.2022 - 07.2025
Senior Member of Technical Staff
Siemens EDA
10.2019 - 07.2022
Member of Technical Staff
Siemens EDA
07.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Technology -
Indian Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering -
Institute of Engineering And Technology, DAVV