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.
Mission
The Software architect will design software for the next generation Automated Parking system, ADAS Domain Controller and IVI system. Technically lead a team of architects and Engineers within your discipline, ensuring project goals and deliverables are met with high quality and on time, he/she will be responsible for making design decisions, coordinating technical discussions with customers/suppliers and identifying new tools/platforms/standards as per industry demands.
Responsibilities
Provide solutions for complex software design problems.
Technical design and implementation of ADAS, AD and IVI systems based on High performance SoCs Platforms (Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Renesas).
Closely collaborate with other domain experts across SoC/Hardware, Firmware, Safety, Security and Algorithms to define the functional specifications, design modular software components and interaction models, well-defined public and private interfaces, resource management and debugging tools.
Lead the system level profiling and optimization of end-to-end use-cases, identify and address bottlenecks across heterogenous computational units and realize efficient implementations.
Actively engage with OS and Framework vendors, Automotive OEMs, Tier-1s and ISVs to implement solutions based on High performance platforms.
Evaluate, identify and develop solutions for new and changed requirements
Identify and provide directions for solving critical issues in software and hardware solutions
Decompose and allocate Sw requirements to different teams / architects
Contribute to Software Design Reviews and Process Improvement activities as required
Complete scheduled tasks within assigned projects to deliver as per agreed Timing Plan
Adherence to Valeo procedures leading to full SPICE (ISO15504) Compliance for all relevant processes, in particular ENG.4 and ENG.5
Help the Software Lead / Software requirements engineers to decompose to different teams
Act as the SPOC with Multiple teams for architectural decisions
Help Software Lead/Manager in estimation, Change request /feasibility analysis
Training/mentoring of Software architects in the the assigned project
Maintain KPI Lists regarding traceability/coverage
Technically Lead a team of architects for completion of design activities
Make sure that all architects in the project adhere to the process and Technical review checklists
Lead the Communication with Customer regarding Technical topics
Participate in Software Architecture Design Reviews of other projects
Education/Training
Honours Degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent
Masters or PhD level qualification would be an advantage
Strong in C/C++, One RTOS, Embedded Systems
Strong understanding of QNX/Linux operating system and hands-on experience with QNX/Linux kernel configuration, boot sequence analysis, CPU Load analysis, timing analysis
Professional Experience
Honours Degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent
Masters or PhD level qualification would be an advantage
4+ years experience in software architecture and design
15 years Embedded software development ideally in automotive industry/ Embedded domain
Understanding of the software development life cycle
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and reporting skills
Experience in process models (e.g. Automotive SPICE®)
Experience in Safety-Critical Design/development would be an added advantage
Job:
R&D Team Leader/ArchitectOrganization:
Software DevelopmentSchedule:
Full timeEmployee Status:
RegularJob Type:
Permanent contractJob Posting Date:
2025-08-26Being 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
More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com