Software Engineer - Software-Defined Vehicle

Valeo • Auburn Hills, MI

3d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering or related field is required.
• Power Electronics.
• 3–5 years of experience in automotive software development, preferably in Powertrain or
• Proficiency in C/C++, model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink), and software validation.
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic / Adaptive, QNX, Linux, or RTOS.
• Understanding of Ethernet, SOME/IP communication stacks.
• Familiarity with Automotive Cybersecurity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proactive in exploring emerging technologies and digital transformation.
• Collaborative, globally minded team player.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s is preferred.
• Familiarity with SDV alliances and tools (e.g., Eclipse SDV, COVESA).
• Familiarity with service-oriented communication, OTA frameworks, and virtualization.
• Familiarity with North American OEM requirements and compliance standards.
• Prior participation in industry conferences, hackathons, or technical publications.

Responsibilities

• SDV Strategy & Innovation: Develop and 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,..) 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees