Software Architect

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Troy, MI
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
The Software Architect at Aptiv is responsible for defining, documenting, and implementing software architecture for automotive systems. They collaborate with suppliers, define software building blocks, and ensure architecture adherence. The role includes technical leadership, design reviews, and addressing complex system issues while optimizing reusability and efficiency.
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HAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE.

This position is part of our Advanced Safety & User Experience segment in Troy, MI.

Summary:

The Software Architect role in Aptiv translates the requirements allocated to software into a software architecture, whether is an standard automotive architecture like AUTOSAR or not, the Software Architect define the configurations, interfaces, services and software design rules.

Software Architect owns the static and dynamic architecture definition, documentation and implementation. He/she presents it to our customer and internally during design reviews and software quality audits.

Responsibilities:

  • Define, document and implement product Software Architecture.
  • Discuss and define with suppliers required Software building blocks, i.e. Vector AUTOSAR, Green Hills, etc.
  • Define third part SW building block integration into our architecture and define SW interfaces to suppliers.
  • Static and Dynamic SW architecture definition, documentation and implementation.
  • Maximize reusability, coherence & cohesion of software components.
  • Define efficient and effective communication interfaces between software components.
  • Present internally and to our customer: Design Reviews, SW Quality Audits, critical and complex embedded system issues.
  • Provide the framework and blueprints to software engineers so they can implement features in an organized, defined, clean and efficient embedded SW environment.
  • Coordinate technically complex issues resolutions between multiple modules, owners, sites and third party software.
  • Enforce adherence to the architecture, coding standards and best industry SW designs standards.
  • Software Architect works closely with Lead System engineer and Electrical Engineer to define and document Software Requirements.
  • Define and negotiate application layer modules interfaces to maximize reusability and execution efficiency.
  • Define & document internal communication between microcontrollers in the same board.
  • Coordinate complex issues root cause analysis and resolution with Software module owners.
  • Primary technical contact for customer and other competencies technical issues, real time interaction, consultation and technical guidance to less experienced developers.

Must Haves (Basic Qualifications):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software Development, Mechatronics or similar.
  • 5+ year’s experience as Automotive embedded Software Engineer.
  • 3+ year’s experience Automotive embedded Software Architect.
  • Strong Automotive embedded Software development experience
  • Proficiency on technical documentation and summary.
  • AUTOSAR knowledge and hands on experience.
  • Automobile Cybersecurity.
  • Ability to work in a virtual team environment.
  • Ability to network & collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a matrixed organization
  • Team oriented and self-driven

Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications):

  • 5+ years experience as Automotive embedded Software Architect.
  • Prior hands on experience in Functional Safety (ASIL).
  • Linux OS Software development in an embedded product.

About Advanced Safety & User Experience

Advanced Safety & User Experience encompasses our deep expertise in centralized computing platforms, advanced safety systems and automated driving, while acknowledging the growth in areas that enrich the in-vehicle experience.

Aptiv Rewards and Advantages

  • Competitive compensation with bonus potential
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
  • Recognition for innovation and excellence
  • Opportunities to give back to the community
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Parental leave, etc.)

Some see differences. We see perspectives that make us stronger.

Diversity and Inclusion are sources of innovation and creativity, both of which are essential to Aptiv’s success. Everyday our diverse team comes together, drives innovation, pursues solutions, and meets challenges using their unique abilities, perspectives and talents, changing what tomorrow brings. When you join our team, you’ll get encouraged to think boldly, express your viewpoint and innovate as a matter of habit.

Some see technology. We see a way to make connections.

At Aptiv, we don’t just see the world differently; we work to change reality. That means developing technology that rewrites the rules of what’s possible in the pursuit of making transportation safer, greener and more connected. Today there are more than 180,000 of us globally, located in 44 countries, and united by one mission. Join the movement and together, let’s change tomorrow.

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Top Skills

Autosar
Linux
The Company
HQ: Dublin
17,787 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions enabling the future of mobility. #ItsOurMove

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