Architecte logiciel principal- Systèmes embarqués RISC V/Senior Software Architect - RISC-V Embedded Systems

Microchip Technology Inc.•Montreal, QC

43d

About The Position

We are looking for a visionary Software Architect to lead the end-to-end design of a scalable software foundation for our next-generation 64-bit RISC-V multi-processor SoC-PIC64. You will bridge the gap between high-level concept and deployment-ready reality, ensuring our platform meets the rigorous reliability and security standards of the Aerospace, Defense, and Automotive industries. Our team is building software for Microchip’s leading-edge, high-performance 64-bit System-on-Chip (SoC) devices, such as the PIC64HX and PIC64HPSC—our first RISC‑V offering designed for Aerospace & Defense (A&D) and industrial markets. These SoCs integrate clusters of high‑performance CPUs running Linux or an RTOS, and provide advanced connectivity such as Ethernet/TSN, Ethernet switching, and PCIe/CXL, along with additional peripheral interfaces and specialized functions. Our software serves as the foundation for mission‑focused solutions developed by our customers for control and autonomous systems in space, aerospace, automotive, and other markets. We focus on technical excellence, teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement in an open and dynamic environment.

Requirements

Extensive experience as a Software Architect for high-reliability embedded systems, including architecting platforms from scratch.
A background in Avionics or Automotive development with deep knowledge of requirements traceability and evidence-based delivery.
Strong expertise in RTOS, multi-processor architectures, and low-level programming (C/C++ and Python).
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineering teams and communicate complex technical concepts to customers.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DO-178C/ED-12C or ISO 26262/ASPICE.
Hands-on experience with RISC-V architectures and embedded Linux in mixed-workload systems.
Experience with systems engineering and hardware/software co-development workflows.
Open-minded and eager to leverage AI-assisted tools in the development process to accelerate design, implementation, review, and documentation.

Responsibilities

Define the end-to-end software architecture for a new RISC-V SoC, ensuring it meets strict real-time, performance, and security benchmarks.
Establish coding standards and architectural guidelines aligned with industry best practices (A&D/Automotive).
Implement rigorous requirements management and end-to-end traceability.
Lead architecture and technical review forums, providing direction and mentorship to engineering teams to ensure consistent design rigor.
Oversee software designs, implementations, and verification evidence.
Ensure all objective records (Jira/lifecycle tools) meet customer quality expectations.
Act as the technical face of the architecture in customer discussions.
Partner with Marketing and Applications teams to influence product roadmap and customer success.