Lead Software Architect Compute Platform [SOC] Communication Protocol

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

3d

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 Lead Software Architect for the Compute Platform [SOC] Communication Protocol domain. The role defines and documents the communication-domain platform architecture, including software components, third-party elements, and data flows between ECUs, gateways, and central compute units. It also sets the domain’s strategic vision and architectural roadmap, provides technical leadership for architectural decisions, collaborates across hardware, systems, and software teams, and establishes KPIs to monitor and improve platform quality and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of experience in embedded software design and development, preferably in the automotive domain.
• 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, including LIN, CAN, and Ethernet/Some-IP, and foundational protocols such as 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.
• Strong 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 platform architecture for the Communication domain, 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.
• Ensure the in-vehicle networking architecture is robust, scalable, and future-ready.
• 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 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