Lead Architect, Automotive Compute Platform & Protocols

Stellantis NV

Auburn (AL)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Tuition reimbursement

18 paid volunteer hours per year

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, Alabama seeks a Lead Software Architect for the Compute Platform in the SOC Communication protocol. You will define platform architecture, drive the roadmap for in-vehicle networking, and mentor cross-functional teams across hardware and software domains.

The role requires strong leadership, domain expertise in AUTOSAR, ECU communication, and architectural best practices. Join Stellantis to shape scalable automotive software platforms and advance next-generation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or equivalent.
8+ years in design and development of embedded software, preferably in automotive.
Knowledge of software architecture principles and their application.
Experience with UML/SysML and IBM Rhapsody (or similar tools like Enterprise Architect).
Knowledge of signal and service-oriented interface design.
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (LIN, CAN, Ethernet/ SOME/IP) and TCP/IP.
Experience writing and reviewing software requirements.
Experience with AUTOSAR (Classic and Adaptive) Platform architecture and its communication stack.
Experience with ECU internal communication (SPI, shared memory).
Experience with gateways, protocol translations, and message routing.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, initiative and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Define and document the overall platform architecture for the Communication domain, including software components, third-party and data flows between ECUs, gateways, and central compute units.
Define and drive the strategic vision and architectural roadmap for the Communication domain within the automotive software platform.
Provide technical guidance and lead architectural decisions to ensure standards, feasibility and long-term goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional hardware, systems, and software teams to ensure alignment with hardware capabilities and vehicle requirements.
Define KPIs for communication platform quality and performance, ensuring monitoring and improvement.