Lead Software Architect Compute Platform [SOC]

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k plan

Company car

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Full Stack Software Architect – EE Platform to define and govern the software architecture for next-generation EE platforms and SDV programs, including STLA Brain.

You will lead across embedded OS, middleware, and vehicle-level software, collaborating with system, hardware, safety, cybersecurity and software teams to deliver scalable, high-performance platform solutions. This role offers strong technical leadership and shape-shifting architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in design and development of embedded software architecture.
• Knowledge of signal and service-oriented interface design.
• Knowledge of POSIX OS.
• Strong knowledge of in-vehicle networking (CAN/LIN/Ethernet) including SOME-IP.
• QNX/hypervisor.
• Experience defining interfaces (signals/services), requirements, and architectural documentation.
• Cross-functional leadership (systems/hardware/software) + design review ownership.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain end-to-end software architecture for EE platforms.
• Drive decisions across embedded software, middleware, platform services, and application integration.
• Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical governance activities.
• Performance & resource optimization for EE platform resources and infrastructure.
• Vehicle networking & communications expertise on CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and SOME/IP.

Skills

Embedded architecture

POSIX OS

In-vehicle networking

QNX/hypervisor

Interfaces design

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Full Stack Software Architect – EE Platform is responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the software architecture for Stellantis next-generation Electrical & Electronic (EE) platforms and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) programs, including platforms such as STLA Brain.

This role provides technical leadership across the complete software stack, from embedded platform services and operating systems through middleware, communication frameworks, application interfaces, and vehicle-level software integration. The architect works closely with System, EE, Hardware, Controls, Safety, Cybersecurity, and Software teams to ensure scalable, high-performance, and cost-effective platform solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain the end-to-end software architecture for EE platforms.
• Drive architectural decisions across embedded software, middleware, platform services, and application integration.
• Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical governance activities.
• Performance & Resource Management: Lead CPU, memory, storage, networking, and real-time performance optimization. Ensure efficient use of EE platform resources and infrastructure
• Vehicle Networking & Communications: Provide expertise on CAN, Lin, Automotive Ethernet (SOME/IP), SPI, Shared Memory, …

Technical Leadership:

• Provide guidance and mentoring to software, systems, and controls architects.
• Lead cross-functional technical workshops and design reviews.
• Assess technical trade-offs involving performance, safety, cybersecurity, maintainability, and Total Cost of Product (TCP).
• Support supplier and partner architecture evaluations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in design and development of embedded software architecture
• Knowledge of signal and service-oriented interface design.
• Knowledge of POSIX OS
• Strong knowledge of in-vehicle networking (CAN/LIN/Ethernet) including SOME-IP.
• QNX/hypervisor
• Experience defining interfaces (signals/services), requirements, and architectural documentation
• Cross-functional leadership (systems/hardware/software) + design review ownership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Systems-level understanding of vehicle functional domains and their relationships and constraints.
• Gateways/protocol translation
• ASPICE, V-model.
• Experience with platform services like time synchronization, cloud connectivity, and end-to-end protection.
• AUTOSAR (Classic and/or Adaptive)

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.