Senior Embedded Software Architect – Autonomous Vehicle Systems

Sopra Steria•Montreal, QC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

CS Group Canada's Advanced Mobility team is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Architect to help build safety-critical software for autonomous vehicles. The role involves architecting control systems for steering, braking, fault detection, and Minimum Risk Maneuver execution in next-generation autonomous vehicles and advanced mobility platforms. You will collaborate with system, safety, software, and validation engineers to translate safety concepts into production-ready embedded architectures for real-world operation.

Requirements

10+ years developing embedded software systems
Strong software architecture experience in automotive or other safety-critical domains
Experience with autonomous driving, ADAS, commercial vehicles, robotics, aerospace, rail, or similar complex systems
Solid understanding of ISO 26262 and ASIL decomposition principles
Experience with UML, SysML, Cameo, Enterprise Architect, Capella, or equivalent tools
Strong knowledge of CAN, Ethernet, and embedded communication protocols
Hands-on C/C++ development experience
Familiarity with AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive AUTOSAR
Ability to lead technical discussions with customers and engineering teams

Responsibilities

Architect redundant and fault-tolerant control architectures for autonomous vehicle platforms.
Develop safety-critical software responsible for steering, braking, and vehicle control.
Implement monitoring and fault-management mechanisms compliant with ISO 26262.
Design high-integrity communication architectures using CAN, Ethernet, and vehicle networks.
Create embedded software frameworks enabling safe operation and graceful degradation.
Define integration strategies spanning software, hardware, HIL, and vehicle testing.