Ethernet Tech Lead — Real-Time Embedded Networking Architect

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an Ethernet Tech Lead to define communication architecture at system and software levels, focusing on SOME/IP and CAN-over-Ethernet, DDS, MQTT and related protocols for embedded platforms.

You will lead design, analysis and integration, collaborate with OS, hypervisor and middleware teams, optimize for low latency and determinism in real-time environments, and guide engineers while sharing knowledge through trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in embedded software development, with a focus on SoC platforms or communication frameworks
• Experience in designing networks for distributed embedded systems
• Experience in system design and architecture; experience in SW architecture
• Able to design, write, review, debug and guide SW development
• Strong experience in analyzing ethernet data trace logs
• Strong background in working with multiple ethernet protocols such as SOME/IP, CAN-over-ethernet ( PSOME/IP, raw PDUs), DDS, MQTT
• Ability to effectively present to multi-discipline and multicultural audiences in English
• Strong proficiency in Advanced C and C++ (14/17+), with a solid understanding of multicore and embedded systems
• Familiarity with QNX, Linux, or RTOS environments
• Familiarity with network hardware such as Ethernet switches and associated software for such HW peripherals
• Experience in board bring-up, BSPs, or driver integration for SoCs is preferred
• Understanding of performance optimization and system profiling techniques
• Strong analytical, debugging, and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, development and integration of SOME/IP as well as other communication technologies such as CAN-over-Ethernet (PSOME/IP, raw PDUs), DDS, MQTT, and related protocols
• Collaborate with OS, hypervisor, and middleware teams to enable robust inter-domain communication
• Optimize communication architecture for latency, throughput, resource usage, and determinism in real-time and virtualized environments (e.g., QNX, Linux, Android GVM)
• Debug and troubleshoot ethernet communication related issues across hardware and software layers using tools like JTAG, tracing frameworks, and logic analyzers
• Implement safety- and security-aware features impacted by ethernet based communications aligned with ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434
• Provide technical guidance to specialists (and/or technical references) in their field of expertise
• Transfers knowledge internally via trainings and expertise webinars

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

SOME/IP

CAN-over-Ethernet

Distributed systems design

RTOS/QNX/Linux

English communication

Network protocol analysis

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE/EE

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

JTAG

Logic analyzers

Tracing frameworks

Yocto

Device Trees

Job description

Stellantis NV in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an Ethernet Tech Lead to define communication architecture at system and software levels, focusing on SOME/IP and CAN-over-Ethernet, DDS, MQTT and related protocols for embedded platforms.

You will lead design, analysis and integration, collaborate with OS, hypervisor and middleware teams, optimize for low latency and determinism in real-time environments, and guide engineers while sharing knowledge through trainings.