Software Architecture Lead IVI , Garching
Valeo GmbH
München, Germany
17 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
München, Germany
Tech stack
Communications Protocols
Linux
Hypervisor
Software Architecture
Service-Oriented Architecture
Software Requirements Analysis
Systems Architecture
Automotive
Job description
- Coordinate IVI software architecture design with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure robust IVI system architecture and alignment with overall system constraints and budgets
- Address architectural topics with the customer and drive required design changes
- Review software requirements and support requirement management for consistency and traceability
- Document high-level software designs and ensure complete traceability and coverage
- Lead cross-functional architecture alignment across system, hardware, mechanical, and software disciplines
- Identify technical risks in the architecture and support mitigation strategies
- Support design reviews, enforce standards, and secure interoperability across all subsystems
Requirements
- Extensive experience in automotive software architecture, including IVI and multi-ECU systems
- Strong knowledge of IVI domains such as media, connectivity, navigation, HMI, and SOA-based architectures
- Solid understanding of automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN-FD, SOME/IP, DoIP, and V2X
- Hands-on expertise with embedded platforms such as Qualcomm or NVIDIA and OS environments like Android, QNX, Linux, or Hypervisors
- Proven ability to analyze software requirements and derive clear architectural specifications
- Experience with ASPICE, ISO 26262 (ASIL B or higher), and passing SWE2 or equivalent audits
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide technical teams and manage external suppliers
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical topics for stakeholders
