AUTOSAR Technical Software Architect

Job Title: AUTOSAR Technical Software Architect

Duration: 6-12 months
Location: Onsite. Auburn Hills MI
Work Type:
Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
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Skills :
Provide real-time, hands-on support to engineering teams for triage, debugging, and reproduction of AUTOSAR ECU issues.
Perform in-person code, configuration, and design reviews for AUTOSAR BSW, MCAL, RTE, and application layers with internal and supplier teams.
Guide issue root-cause analysis and resolution, ensuring no regressions and compliance with quality standards.
Lead cross-module technical discussions to resolve ownership issues across AUTOSAR stacks, MCAL, and application teams.
Work closely with systems, electrical, vehicle integration, and validation teams to define clear software requirements.
Ensure seamless ECU integration across CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet networks.
Promote best practices in AUTOSAR architecture, configuration management, validation, and reuse.
Mentor senior engineers on AUTOSAR concepts, architecture, and implementation patterns.
Support long-term AUTOSAR roadmap and platform strategy, aligned with product and business needs.
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Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
15+ years of embedded software experience, with strong emphasis on:
o AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive
o BSW architecture and configuration
o MCAL and low-level drivers
Expert-level C/C++ programming skills.
Deep understanding of AUTOSAR methodology, tooling, and workflows.
Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR authoring tools (DaVinci, SystemDesk, or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of vehicle architectures and automotive networking (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
End-to-end experience with SDLC and V-model development.
Solid understanding of ASPICE and automotive product development processes.
Ability to work onsite full-time.
Strong communication, leadership, and technical influencing skills.
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Preferred Qualifications
Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field.
Experience across multiple vehicle ECUs and domains (Body, Chassis, Powertrain, ADAS).
Experience with functional safety (ISO 26262) concepts and ASIL-based development.
Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity principles (ISO/SAE 21434).
Scripting experience (Python, Shell) and exposure to CI/CD pipelines.

We are seeking a self-motivated and highly experienced software engineering expert who can provide right technical direction and insights into the product development and facilitate their implementation. The person needs to be a hands-on, passionate, and proactive leader with an in-depth understanding of ECU software and its interaction in a complex vehicle network topology.
Responsibilities:
Provide real-time guidance and hands-on assistance to the local team triaging and reproducing issues.
Perform efficient and effective in-person code and design reviews with in-house as well as supplier's team.
Provide directions on issue resolutions ensuring high quality deliverables with no regression.
Work closely with the cross-functional teams to ensure well-defined requirements and strategies.
Steer cross-modules discussions to quickly diagnose the issue trail and settle any ownership dispute between module owners.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, systems) to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
Drive innovation through research, prototyping, and evaluation of emerging technologies.
Establish and promote best practices in design, validation, and compliance with industry standards.
Mentor senior engineers and contribute to talent development across the software organization.
Influence long-term technology strategy and roadmap in alignment with business goals.

Basic Qualifications:
A bachelor's in electrical engineering or computer science or equivalent
A minimum of 15 years of experience in embedded software development with focus on OS internals, BSW development and low-level drivers on various platform architectures.
Strong C/C++ programming skills and deep knowledge of embedded OS architecture
Deep understanding of the AUTOSAR Concepts
An end-to-end knowledge and experience of SDLC in addition to the specifics involved in each step on either side of the V
Experience developing software using MATLAB/Simulink, C, C++, AUTOSAR authoring tools such as DaVinci/SystemDesk etc.
Deep level of understanding of the vehicle architecture and networking protocols (CAN/LIN, Ethernet)
Complete understanding of Automotive Product Development Process such as ASPICE
Ability to work onsite fulltime
Good communication and proven leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. or master's degree in electrical engineering or computer science
Experience working with several vehicle ECUs
Knowledge of automotive safety and cybersecurity standards (ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434)
Experience in applying safety critical concepts (ASIL) and standards such as ISO-26262 to the software development
Scripting experience in Python or Shell; familiarity with CI/CD and test automation tools

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