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# Software Architecture Lead IVI

- **Company:** Valeo GmbH
- **Location:** Hamburg, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Linux, Hypervisor, ISO/IEC 15504, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Requirements Analysis, Automotive Software
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://valeo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/valeo_jobs/job/Garching/Software-Architecture-Lead-IVI--m-f-d-_REQ2025066365

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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