Software Engineer - Software-Defined Vehicle

Valeo SE•Auburn Hills, MI

57d

About The Position

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 or Master's in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering.
3-5 years of experience in automotive software development, preferably in Powertrain or Power Electronics.
Proficiency in C/C++, model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink), and software validation.
Experience with AUTOSAR Classic / Adaptive, QNX, Linux, or RTOS.
Understanding of UDS, CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SOME/IP communication stacks.
Knowledge of OBD II, CARB, DoIP, and diagnostic standards.
Familiarity with SDV alliances and tools (e.g., Eclipse SDV, COVESA).
Familiarity with service-oriented communication, OTA frameworks, and virtualization.
Familiarity of Automotive Cybersecurity (HSM, key management, etc.)
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

Familiarity with North American OEM requirements and compliance standards.
Active engagement in SDV alliances or ecosystems (COVESA, Eclipse SDV).
Experience with Kubernetes, cloud orchestration, or advanced virtualization.
Prior participation in industry conferences, hackathons, or technical publications.
Knowledge of ASPICE processes and ISO 26262 functional safety.

Responsibilities

Develop & 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, containerized microservices) for powertrain applications.
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.
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.
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.