Global Architecture Manager

Vehicles are among the most complex software-intensive systems in existence, containing hundreds of embedded computers (e.g. ECUs, HPCs), hundreds of systems (e.g. recharging, infotainment, lighting), and hundreds of software features. The Stellantis software group is currently developing a state-of-the-art software platform that will be deployed on all Stellantis vehicles going forward. The Software Architecture team is looking for an experienced and innovative Global Architecture Manager to lead a team of software architects.

In this role, you will be responsible for architecting Software global composition segregated per application domains and per SW platform features. You lead a team in charge of delivering Full SW architecture, interfaces definition, resources budget forecast and monitoring to ensure seamless integration, performance of a SW across different modules in the centralized vehicle architecture.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

* Lead a team in definition, implementation and documentation of the overall SW architecture including third-party SW architecture.

* Define and drive the strategic vision and architectural roadmap of the 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.

* Ensure high quality deliverables for multiple SW vehicle platform across all Stellantis brands

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or equivalent.

* A minimum of 8 years of experience in design and development of embedded software preferably in the automotive domain but not limited to this field.

* Experience in leading a SW team organized in global footprint.

* 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) and foundational protocols (TCP/IP).

* Experience writing and reviewing software requirements.

* Experience with AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive Platform architecture and its communication stack

* Experience in QNX/Linux or Posix OS

* Experience with ECU internal communication (SPI, shared memory).

* Experience with gateways, protocol translations, and message routing.

* Experience with communication fault management.

* Excellent communication and leadership skills. Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Systems-level understanding of vehicle functional domains and their relationships and constraints.

* Experience working within an Agile/Scrum software development process.

* Familiarity of Automotive Product Development Process like ASPICE, V-model.

* Experience with platform services like time synchronization, cloud connectivity, and end-to-end protection.

* Experience in centralized Electrical and Electronical Architecture