Lead Software Architect Compute Platform [SOC] Communication Protocol

Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the Software Platform Domain Architect include but are not limited to the following: Define and document the overall platform architecture for the Communication domain, including software components, third-party and data flows between ECUs, gateways, and central compute units. Define and drive the strategic vision and architectural roadmap for the Communication domain within the automotive software platform, ensuring robust, scalable, and future-ready in-vehicle networking. Provide technical guidance and lead architectural decisions to ensure: alignment with standards and best-practices; feasibility of the solution; and, the fulfillment of long term goals. Collaborate with cross-functional hardware, systems, and software teams to ensure alignment of architecture with hardware capabilities and vehicle requirements. Define KPIs for communication platform quality and performance, ensuring ongoing monitoring and improvement.

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or equivalent. A minumin of 8 years of experience in design and development of embedded software preferably in the automotive domain, but not limited to this field. Knowledge of software architecture principles and their application. Experience with UML/SysML and IBM Rhapsody (or similar tools like Enterprise Architect).Knowledge of signal and service-oriented interface design. Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (LIN, CAN, Ethernet/Some-IP) and foundational protocols (TCP/IP).Experience writing and reviewing software requirements. Experience with AUTOSAR (Classic and Adaptive) Platform architecture and its communication stack. Experience with ECU internal communication (SPI, shared memory).Experience with gateways, protocol translations, and message routing. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Experiencewithplatformserviceslike time synchronization, cloud connectivity, and end-to-end protection. Experience with communication fault management.

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