Embedded Robotics Platform Architect

USA Aptiv US Services General Partnership; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Software Architect to lead embedded platform development for robotics and drone systems in the United States. You will define scalable architectures, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure safety-critical and real-time performance requirements are met across Linux and RTOS environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product, hardware, and software teams to drive platform roadmaps, establish quality standards, and deliver robust software platforms powering autonomous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in embedded software development.
• 3+ years in software architecture or technical leadership.
• Proven experience defining architectures for complex embedded systems.
• Experience with Linux-based embedded OS and RTOS environments.
• Strong C/C++ proficiency.
• Experience with safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
• Familiarity with Automotive SPICE or equivalent methodologies.
• Experience with requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS).

Responsibilities

• Lead software architecture planning for robotics and drone platforms.
• Define scalable, modular architectures and interfaces.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to evolve platform architecture.
• Allocate functionality across components, middleware, and hardware.
• Ensure non-functional requirements like performance and reliability.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Communication

Stakeholder management

V-model development

Systems thinking

Robotics experience

Safety-critical development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Polarion

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Job description

Aptiv is seeking a Software Architect to lead embedded platform development for robotics and drone systems in the United States. You will define scalable architectures, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure safety-critical and real-time performance requirements are met across Linux and RTOS environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product, hardware, and software teams to drive platform roadmaps, establish quality standards, and deliver robust software platforms powering autonomous