Discipline Design Leader - Software

Valeo; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer in Michigan to drive critical budget execution and QCD improvements across a vehicle software project. You will contribute to design and testing using Embedded C and C++ within automotive safety and SPICE framework.

The role requires 3–5+ years in automotive embedded development, strong MISRA and ISO26262 knowledge, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 3–5+ years of embedded software engineering experience in automotive.
• Strong experience with Embedded C and C++.
• Knowledge of MISRA and cybersecurity standards.
• Familiarity with Automotive SPICE and ISO 26262/SOTIF.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budget execution and alignment with discipline budgets.
• Lead QRQC and ensure rapid resolution of technical issues.
• Drive design solutions and reuse within the project.
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager and R&D Leader on budgets and timelines.
• Mentor discipline designers and ensure quality and delivery.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

MISRA

CyberSecurity

Testing & Debugging

Documentation

Automotive SPICE

ISO26262

QRQC

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join us and lead tech innovation for a reinvented interior experience!

What you will win:

As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value

About the Role:

Budget:

• Responsible for Project Budget execution: Execute the software budget within the assigned project, ensuring alignment with the overall project budget and software Discipline budget guidelines provided by the software Engineering Manager of the entity.

Support Operations:

• Responsible for Project Discipline QCD Management: Lead the team responsible for Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance of the software discipline within the assigned project, adhering to standardized methodologies, software project dashboard and KPIs defined by the Group/Division and followed by the software Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader.
• Responsible for software Technical Review execution and corrective action plan within the project.
• Drive design solutions & reuse within the assigned project.

Competencies:

• Support [Discipline Name] Discipline QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control): Identify discipline issues in standard, method, tools, test means for ensuring rapid resolution of technical issues and continuous improvement in design execution
• Responsible for Project QRQC, ensuring management of the correction of major technical issues with the support of the entity software engineering manager and the relevant Experts.
• Support software Competency Development of the design team within the project.

Efficiency:

• Execute Software Efficiency Plan within the assigned project.

Collaboration and Influence:

• Collaborate with Discipline Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader: Maintain regular communication and alignment with the Discipline Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader on budget performance, design execution, quality control, and efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D Technical Project Leader: Work closely with the R&D Technical Project Leader to ensure seamless integration of the software design within the overall project plan, timeline, and technical specifications.
• Lead and Mentor Discipline Designers: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to Discipline Designers working on the project, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

What You Should Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required
• 3-5+ years of work experience in the field of embedded software engineering, ideally in the automotive industry.
• Strong experience in Software development using Embedded C & C++
• Good knowledge of industry coding standards (MISRA ,CyberSecurity ..,etc)
• Good knowledge of writing tests, debugging , knowledge in documentation and test tools.
• Knowledge of process models (e.g. Automotive SPICE®)
• Knowledge of ISO26262/SOTIF Functional Safety Standards

Join us!

Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!

Diversity by nature

At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talents. You are looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about valeo : https://www.valeo.com

Job:

• Engineering Disciplines Management Organization:
• Software Engineering Schedule:
• Full time Employee Status:
• Regular Job Type:
• Permanent contract Job Posting Date:
• 2026-10-12 Join Us !

Being part of our team, you will join:

• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

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