Software Platform Architect – Communication Technologies

Hashlist; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Opportunity to shape communication backbone

Collaboration with international teams

Job summary

A leading automotive software firm in Michigan is seeking a Software Platform Architect to lead the design of communication frameworks for next-generation vehicles. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of embedded software experience and strong knowledge in software architecture, AUTOSAR communication stacks, and electrical architecture. This full-time role offers a competitive rate and opportunities for collaboration with international teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of embedded software design/development experience in communication domains.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture and modeling.
• Experience with AUTOSAR Classic & Adaptive communication stacks.
• Familiarity with ECU internal communication (SPI, shared memory).
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall platform architecture for the Communication domain.
• Lead the architectural roadmap for in-vehicle networking and communication frameworks.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software teams for feasibility and scalability.
• Define KPIs for communication reliability, safety, and performance.
• Drive integration of stacks across AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive, Linux, and QNX.

Skills

Embedded software design

Software architecture

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

UML/SysML

IBM Rhapsody

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Software Platform Architect – Communication Technologies

We are looking for a Software Platform Architect – Communication Tech to lead the design and evolution of the communication software domain within a next-generation automotive software platform. This role focuses on architecting scalable, reliable, and standards-compliant communication frameworks that power next-generation vehicles. The candidate will ensure seamless integration of communication protocols, gateways, and services across embedded ECUs, HPCs, and vehicle networks.

• Contract type: Permanent
• Benefits: Competitive rate; opportunity to shape the communication backbone of next-generation vehicles; collaboration with international cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall platform architecture for the Communication domain, covering software components, gateways, and central compute integration
• Lead the architectural roadmap for in-vehicle networking and communication frameworks.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SOME/IP, TCP/IP)
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software teams to ensure feasibility, performance, and long-term scalability
• Define KPIs for communication reliability, safety, and performance
• Drive integration of communication stacks across AUTOSAR Classic, AUTOSAR Adaptive, Linux, and QNX environments
• Support fault management strategies, protocol translation, and service-oriented interface design
• Lead cross-functional reviews and align stakeholders on long-term communication platform strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of embedded software design/development experience in communication domains
• Strong knowledge of software architecture and modeling (UML/SysML, IBM Rhapsody/Enterprise Architect)
• Experience with AUTOSAR Classic & Adaptive communication stacks
• Familiarity with ECU internal communication (SPI, shared memory)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Systems-level understanding of vehicle E/E architecture and inter-domain interactions
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
• Knowledge of ASPICE, V-model, and functional safety/security standards
• Exposure to time synchronization, gateways, and multi-domain communication strategies

Next steps

• Press “Apply”
• We will review your application
• If qualified, you will be accepted into the network and can be considered for this and similar positions & projects

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing