Lead Software Architect Compute Platform [SOC] Communication Protocol

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

14h

About The Position

Stellantis is developing a software platform intended for deployment across its future vehicles. The Software Platform Architecture team is seeking an experienced and innovative Lead Software Architect for the Compute Platform [SOC] Communication Protocol domain. The role defines the architecture and strategic direction for in-vehicle communication across ECUs, gateways, and central compute units, supporting robust, scalable, and future-ready networking. The architect guides technical decisions, coordinates with hardware, systems, and software teams, and establishes quality and performance KPIs for ongoing monitoring and improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in embedded software design and development, preferably in the automotive domain, but not limited to it.
• Knowledge of software architecture principles and their application.
• Experience with UML/SysML and IBM Rhapsody or similar tools such as Enterprise Architect.
• Knowledge of signal- and service-oriented interface design.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (LIN, CAN, Ethernet/Some-IP) and foundational protocols (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, including SPI and shared memory.
• Experience with gateways, protocol translations, and message routing.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with platform services such as time synchronization, cloud connectivity, and end-to-end protection.
• Experience with communication fault management.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall Communication domain platform architecture, including software components, third-party elements, 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 alignment with standards and best practices, solution feasibility, and long-term goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional hardware, systems, and software teams to align the architecture with hardware capabilities and vehicle requirements.
• Define KPIs for communication platform quality and performance, and ensure ongoing monitoring and improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior