Lead Software Architect Compute Platform [SOC]

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Auburn Hills, MI, United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Integration Architecture Computing Platforms AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR) Cyber Security Computer Engineering Software Design Patterns Middleware Embedded Software Ethernet Design of User Interfaces Performance Tuning Posix
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Software Architecture ISO/IEC 15504 Software Engineering Systems Integration Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Information Technology

Job description

The Full Stack Software Architect - EE Platform is responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the software architecture for Stellantis next-generation Electrical & Electronic (EE) platforms and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) programs, including platforms such as STLA Brain.

This role provides technical leadership across the complete software stack, from embedded platform services and operating systems through middleware, communication frameworks, application interfaces, and vehicle-level software integration. The architect works closely with System, EE, Hardware, Controls, Safety, Cybersecurity, and Software teams to ensure scalable, high-performance, and cost-effective platform solutions., * Define and maintain the end-to-end software architecture for EE platforms.

  • Drive architectural decisions across embedded software, middleware, platform services, and application integration.
  • Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices.
  • Lead architecture reviews and technical governance activities.
  • Performance & Resource Management: Lead CPU, memory, storage, networking, and real-time performance optimization. Ensure efficient use of EE platform resources and infrastructure
  • Vehicle Networking & Communications: Provide expertise on CAN, Lin, Automotive Ethernet (SOME/IP), SPI, Shared Memory, …

Technical Leadership:

  • Provide guidance and mentoring to software, systems, and controls architects.
  • Lead cross-functional technical workshops and design reviews.
  • Assess technical trade-offs involving performance, safety, cybersecurity, maintainability, and Total Cost of Product (TCP).
  • Support supplier and partner architecture evaluations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in design and development of embedded software architecture
  • Knowledge of signal and service-oriented interface design.
  • Knowledge of POSIX OS
  • Strong knowledge of in-vehicle networking (CAN/LIN/Ethernet) including SOME-IP.
  • QNX/hypervisor
  • Experience defining interfaces (signals/services), requirements, and architectural documentation
  • Cross-functional leadership (systems/hardware/software) + design review ownership, * Systems-level understanding of vehicle functional domains and their relationships and constraints.
  • Gateways/protocol translation
  • ASPICE, V-model.
  • Experience with platform services like time synchronization, cloud connectivity, and end-to-end protection.
  • AUTOSAR (Classic and/or Adaptive)

Benefits & conditions

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans We help you plan for the future with:

  • An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
  • An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan refinancing programs
  • 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more! When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

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