Tittle: AUTOSAR Technical Software Architect
Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)
Job Type: 12 Months Contract
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Software Technical Expert specializing in AUTOSAR-based ECU platforms. This role is focused on Classic/Adaptive AUTOSAR architecture, BSW, MCAL, and ECU-level software integration within complex vehicle network topologies. The role combines deep hands-on troubleshooting with architectural leadership and cross-team coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide real-time, hands-on support to engineering teams for triage, debugging, and reproduction of AUTOSAR ECU issues.
- Perform in-person code, configuration, and design reviews for AUTOSAR BSW, MCAL, RTE, and application layers with internal and supplier teams.
- Guide issue root-cause analysis and resolution, ensuring no regressions and compliance with quality standards.
- Lead cross-module technical discussions to resolve ownership issues across AUTOSAR stacks, MCAL, and application teams.
- Work closely with systems, electrical, vehicle integration, and validation teams to define clear software requirements.
- Ensure seamless ECU integration across CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet networks.
- Promote best practices in AUTOSAR architecture, configuration management, validation, and reuse.
- Mentor senior engineers on AUTOSAR concepts, architecture, and implementation patterns.
- Support long-term AUTOSAR roadmap and platform strategy, aligned with product and business needs.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- 15+ years of embedded software experience, with strong emphasis on:
- AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive
- BSW architecture and configuration
- MCAL and low-level drivers
- Deep understanding of AUTOSAR methodology, tooling, and workflows.
- Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR authoring tools (DaVinci, SystemDesk, or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of vehicle architectures and automotive networking (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
- End-to-end experience with SDLC and V-model development.
- Solid understanding of ASPICE and automotive product development processes.
- Ability to work onsite full-time.
- Strong communication, leadership, and technical influencing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field.
- Experience across multiple vehicle ECUs and domains (Body, Chassis, Powertrain, ADAS).
- Experience with functional safety (ISO 26262) concepts and ASIL-based development.
- Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity principles (ISO/SAE 21434).
- Scripting experience (Python, Shell) and exposure to CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities:
- Provide real-time guidance and hands-on assistance to the local team triaging and reproducing issues.
- Perform efficient and effective in-person code and design reviews with in-house as well as supplier's team.
- Provide directions on issue resolutions ensuring high quality deliverables with no regression.
- Work closely with the cross-functional teams to ensure well-defined requirements and strategies.
- Steer cross-modules discussions to quickly diagnose the issue trail and settle any ownership dispute between module owners.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, systems) to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
- Drive innovation through research, prototyping, and evaluation of emerging technologies.
- Establish and promote best practices in design, validation, and compliance with industry standards.
- Mentor senior engineers and contribute to talent development across the software organization.
- Influence long-term technology strategy and roadmap in alignment with business goals.
Basic Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s in electrical engineering or computer science or equivalent
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in embedded software development with focus on OS internals, BSW development and low-level drivers on various platform architectures.
- Strong C/C++ programming skills and deep knowledge of embedded OS architecture
- Deep understanding of the AUTOSAR Concepts
- An end-to-end knowledge and experience of SDLC in addition to the specifics involved in each step on either side of the V
- Experience developing software using MATLAB/Simulink, C, C++, AUTOSAR authoring tools such as DaVinci/SystemDesk etc.
- Deep level of understanding of the vehicle architecture and networking protocols (CAN/LIN, Ethernet)
- Complete understanding of Automotive Product Development Process such as ASPICE
- Ability to work onsite fulltime
- Good communication and proven leadership skills