Senior Automotive Hardware Architect

• Responsible to drive the HW architecture and semiconductor component selection/decision for the next generation IVI (In-vehicle infotainment system), Telematics, ADAS, HPC platforms.
• Specialized in selecting and recommending next generation semiconductor solution for automotive IVI/ADAS/HPC system, electronics/ECU designing and developing the electronic components and systems that power car IVI/ADAS/HPC systems, ensuring high-quality and seamless integration with vehicle technology.
• This role involves working closely with vehicle Architecture/system Design, safety engineer & Buyer/purchasing ensuring that the chosen components meet the performance, reliability, and cost requirements of the applications.
• Technical expertise in recommending and proposing the right electronic components not limited to Display technology, Cluster technology, Audio amplifiers, MCU/MPU, SIP/SOC, Memories (UFS, LPDDR, Flash), Microphone interface/Audio ADC, Audio DSP, Audio power circuitry/PMIC, Speaker interface, Digital audio interfaces (A2B, Ethernet, etc.), working knowledge on ANC (Active noise cancellation) and RNC (Road noise cancellation) design.
• Familiarity with relevant automotive safety and quality standards, such as ISO 26262 and AEC-Q100.
• Experience with acoustic measurement instruments, Familiar with audio data acquisition, analysis systems and Audio Precision.
• Work proactively with silicon vendor partners to drive design features and technology road map.
• Support HW Engineering group during advanced design phases, system architecture definitions and ECU development / Qualifications.
• Drive the HW architecture decision for the next Stellantis automotive computing system/hardware architecture, taking consideration of key KPIs that deliver scalable, reusable and cost optimized platforms.
• Provide technical expertise in MCU/MPU/SoC Internal Architecture to maximize the ECU Hardware design efficiency/performance in the areas of Body, Propulsion, Chassis, Gateway, Zone, ADAS and Infotainment
• Provide technical expertise for ARM, RISC-V, HW accelerations, Neural network processing, Video decode/encode, Image processing, Audio processing, Camera & Display, Networking, and advanced memory technologies.
• Provide technical expertise for the best-in-class ISO26262 and Cyber security implementation.
• Support discussions between the HW Engineering and the Semiconductor groups for High level MCU/MPU/SoC specifications for IVI/ADAS/HPC systems.
• Support MCU/MPU/SoC/IVI technology roadmap definitions by regularly providing survey study of relevant industry technologies and chip solutions.Collaborate in a Scaled Agile product delivery team, comprised of cross-functional company peers to continuously prioritize, refine, and deploy component.
• Understand Stellantis Domain team requirements, project milestones, technology relevance.

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronics, Telecommunication, or equivalent Engineering discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive embedded electronics designs or hardware/system architecture role
• Knowledge/Experience of IVI, Audio system, Automotive vehicle connectivity systems, ADAS/HPC and ECU design, development, and testing.
• Justified experience in ARM 32/64bits architecture, power management, high speed interfaces, memories, data networking (ETH, CANxx, LIN…)
• Strong teamwork spirit; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently in a global team environment., * Experience in industrial or automotive (preferred) area (TIER1, TIER2)
• Experience in RISC-V architecture, AI/ML, hypervisor technologies is a plus
• Experience in software engineering and software architecture development
• Knowledge of safety standards including ISO 26262, Euro NAP, and Security regulations
• Solid understanding of embedded electronics design constraints at the component and system level
• Understanding and knowledge of Board software/Bring up software, Audio DSP and MCUs.

Critical Character Traits to Ensure Success:

• Be curious
• Ability to think outside-the-box in high pressure situations
• Ability to multi-task
• Detail oriented problem-solver
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently given minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and task leader
• Respect and understanding of the Customer/Supplier relationship while embracing partnership
• Ability to present concepts/strategies/project status to large groups