Sandeep from Michigan | Inside ETAS

Sandeep Nagabhushana is a Senior Embedded Software Engineer based in Plymouth, Michigan. Over the past decade, he’s worked across two continents, from ETAS in Germany to the team in the U.S., supporting the integration of software solutions for major automotive players.

The core of his role is solving customer challenges. Whether it’s guiding clients through complex integration issues, or creating custom bootloader ports, Sandeep’s mission is clear: make it work, make it last, and make it matter.

But Sandeep’s career is more than projects and performance metrics. What drives him is the trust his customers place in him. One moment that stood out: a project with an important OEM in Germany where, after months of intense collaboration, the project lead asked what he could do to convince Sandeep to stay. That kind of recognition, he says, stays with you. It’s a reminder that what we do can make a real difference – professionally and personally.

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Sandeep’s team works just miles away from some of the world’s largest automakers. Their proximity means more than convenience. It means faster support, closer relationships, and real-time feedback that fuels better solutions. On any given day, Sandeep might be answering a customer call in the morning, attending a workshop in the afternoon, and solving a debugging issue by evening. For him, being close isn’t just geographical – it’s personal

Collaboration is more than a buzzword in Sandeep’s team. With colleagues from all over the world, they’ve built a culture that’s both diverse and deeply connected. Chess games, lunch breaks, spontaneous team events, these moments matter. And they shape a workday into something that's both productive and fun.

Being close to our customers lets us fix issues fast and build real trust – that’s also one thing that gives us a competitive edge.
Sandeep Nagabhushana

When asked what his job would be if it were a movie, he smiles and says Pulp Fiction, a little chaotic, definitely complex, but with a story that sticks.

Key takeaways

Decade of impact

With over 10 years at ETAS across two countries, Sandeep brings global experience and deep technical know-how.

Customer trust earned, not assumed

By contributing to customer's success time and again, he’s made reliability his personal brand.

A team that feels like home

Behind the code is a culture of trust, support, and shared purpose that makes every challenge worth it.

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