Software Engineer - Software-Defined Vehicle

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future?  Join the technological revolution of automotive electrification and e-mobility at Valeo! 

About the Role:

The SDV Advanced Engineer – Powertrain Innovation Champion leads the transformation of electrified powertrain systems toward Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architectures, driving innovation and strategic alignment within the global Power Division. This role redefines how powertrain software is designed, deployed, and evolved—bridging embedded engineering excellence with visionary SDV strategy. You will work on inverters, DC/DC converters, e-axles,  energy-management systems and thermal management systems, shaping them into modular, configurable, software-defined platforms that deliver digital value. As part of a global SDV strategy network, you will collaborate across divisions, influence the Power Division’s SDV roadmap, and present new ideas to leadership. The role emphasizes innovation, global alignment, and SDV vision leadership rather than customer integration or program delivery.

Responsibilities Also Include:

SDV Strategy & Innovation

• Develop & execute Power Division’s SDV roadmap, aligned with global R&D strategy.

• Propose innovative architectures and concepts—e.g., virtualized energy control, feature-on-demand, power orchestration.

• Present prototypes and new technologies to Division and Global SDV leadership.

• Evaluate emerging SDV technologies (Adaptive AUTOSAR, POSIX, containerized microservices) for powertrain applications.

Advanced Powertrain Software Development

• Design and implement embedded software for electrified systems using an SDV-ready approach.

• Support modularization of legacy software and develop reusable service APIs.

• Prototype energy-management and diagnostics algorithms via model-based design and simulation.

• Contribute to internal libraries, CI/CD integration, and software reusability initiatives.

Global Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with global Power and SDV teams to align architecture and best practices.

• Represent the North America region in global workshops, innovation clusters, and SDV forums.

• Share proofs of concept and lessons learned to scale innovation globally.

Innovation & External Representation

• Represent the Power Division at tech events, conferences, and innovation summits.

• Lead or contribute to hackathons, demo sessions, and internal innovation days.

• Scout and assess new technologies and research trends accelerating SDV adoption.

What You Should Have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering.

• 3–5 years of experience in automotive software development, preferably in Powertrain or Power Electronics.

• Proficiency in C/C++, model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink), and software validation.

• Experience with AUTOSAR Classic / Adaptive, QNX, Linux, or RTOS.

• Understanding of UDS, CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SOME/IP communication stacks.

• Knowledge of OBD II, CARB, DoIP, and diagnostic standards.

• Familiarity with SDV alliances and tools (e.g., Eclipse SDV, COVESA).

• Familiarity with service-oriented communication, OTA frameworks, and virtualization.

• Familiarity of Automotive Cybersecurity (HSM, key management, etc.)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Proactive in exploring emerging technologies and digital transformation.

• Collaborative, globally minded team player.

• Familiarity with North American OEM requirements and compliance standards.

• Active engagement in SDV alliances or ecosystems (COVESA, Eclipse SDV).

• Experience with Kubernetes, cloud orchestration, or advanced virtualization.

• Prior participation in industry conferences, hackathons, or technical publications.

• Knowledge of ASPICE processes and ISO 26262 functional safety.

Join us!
Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility.  The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!

Diversity by nature
At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about Valeo : https://www.valeo.com

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Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development
More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com