Software Architect

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE.

This position is part of our Advanced Safety & User Experience segment in Troy, MI.

Job Summary:

The Software Architect is responsible for the software design and for the delivery of all technical aspects of software architecture into the product design. You’ll work with major OEMs and a talented global Aptiv team to deliver automotive ECU’s leveraging technologies such as embedded microprocessors (including multi-core), using Real-Time OS, and CAN/LIN protocols, along with a large array of IO hardware signals.

Your Role:

• Lead the software architecture planning, design and implementation – in particular:
• Develop and implement architecture and verification plan
• Analyze and determine critical system resource budgets across the system
• Drive and conduct design and code reviews
• Advise project and program management in planning
• Technical leadership and oversight of the SCRUM teams
• Allocate software functionality to components
• Work with Product Development and Product Strategy teams to create software products containing required features and modifications.
• Collaborate with system team to review determine customer requirements and component interface specifications
• Establish technical interfaces with key customer stakeholders to discuss, understand, describe, and document customer requirements.
• Drive decisions regarding the software / hardware architecture
• Support new program and change request estimations and quotations
• Drive architecture decision across 4 global sites working on AS&UX product lines.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (computer science, software, computer or related field of study)
• 8+ years of experience in the embedded software industry
• Experience with formal UML architectural design tools such as Enterprise Architect
• Good knowledge in field or software engineering and embedded systems architecture (HW/SW)
• Experience with Operating Systems/RTOS (e.g. Linux, QNX / OSEK) or applicable for automotive systems

Additional Background Preferences:

• Master degree in Electronics or Computer Science / Electronics or related
• 12+ years of experience in the embedded software industry
• Experience with Active Safety systems or Autonomous driving systems
• Working knowledge of AUTOSAR
• Experience with low level drivers - SPI, I2C, and/or Ethernet drivers
• Experience with developing SW on Renesas/Infineon/Freescale 16/32 bit microcontrollers
• Experience with vehicle protocols - CAN, LIN, Flex Ray, Ethernet
• Familiarity with Automotive SPICE
• Local residency with ability to work on site

Aptiv Rewards and Advantages

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Parental leave, etc.)
• Fertility assistance