Parminder Singh

About Parminder Singh

As a Principal Engineer with extensive experience in software development, networking and embedded systems, I lead and mentor teams of engineers to successfully design, develop, and deliver next-generation products. With a strong focus on networking protocols, platform security, and secure communications, I play a pivotal role in driving complex projects to completion, ensuring both technical excellence and seamless execution across cross-functional teams.Key areas of expertise include:Leadership & Team Management: Leading a team of engineers, I foster a collaborative and innovative environment, guiding team members through complex challenges, providing mentorship, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality solutions. PKI Infrastructure & Security: In-depth experience with TLS/DTLS, OpenSSL, IPSec, Firewall & NAT configurations, and Trusted Execution Environments (TEE). I have successfully managed the integration of secure communication protocols in critical systems.Car Infotainment Systems & Architecture: Expertise in design and development of advanced Car Infotainment platforms, OTA, TEE and networking solutions, including switch/router architecture, SDN, and application load balancing. I contributed extensively in design and development of hardware and virtualized platforms utilizing QEMU and docker containers.Networking Protocols & Technologies: In-depth knowledge of networking technologies like VXLAN, IPv6 Segment Routing, LAG, LACP, Split Trunk (SMLT), VLAN, and protocols such as FDP/CDP, STP/RSTP, VRRP, Sflow, and QOS. Platform Development & Integration: Skilled in platform bring-up and systems integration with experience across multiple SoCs, including Broadcom, Nvidia, and Qualcomm.Embedded Systems & OS: Proficient in C programming, Linux, QNX, and real-time operating systems like VxWorks. I lead initiatives in software optimization, system reliability, and performance improvement.Middleware & Communication Technologies: Hands-on experience with middleware solutions such as MQTT, ZMQ, and SOME/IP, enabling high-performance communication within embedded systems.Tools & Diagnostics: Expertise with industry-standard tools like Wireshark, IXIA network emulator, Scapy, GDB, Valgrind, Git, and Jira.I am passionate about driving innovation, mentoring engineers, and delivering secure, high-performance solutions across industries.

Experience

1. Principal Software Developer

   CARIAD, Inc.

   Sep 2024 — Present · Mountain View, CA, US

   Architect, Design and Lead the embedded system software development for secure application on Car Infotainment Platforms.

Education

• Kurukshetra University

  B.Tech, Computer Science & Engg

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Vlan
• Internet Protocol (Ip)
• Unix
• Linux
• Gdb
• Clearcase
• Testing
• Snmp
• Ethernet
• Networking
• Aggregation
• C
• Software Design
• Switches
• Ip
• Ipv6
• Layer 2
• Routing
• Arp
• Rtos
• Ixia
• Smartbits
• Ethereal
• Rstp
• Vxworks
• Ip Networking
• Wireshark
• Tcp/Ip
• Ipv4
• Vrrp
• Stp
• Ospf
• Internet Protocol Suite (Tcp/Ip)