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Software Architect

Magna International Novi, Michigan
software software architecture software architecture design software development embedded engineering soc integration test tools qnx
December 11, 2022
Magna International
Novi, Michigan

Role Summary

The software architect is responsible for design and development of software architecture for ADAS Domain Controller.


Key Responsibilities

  • Define the software architecture for complex Multi-Core SOC-based ADAS Domain Controller ECU
  • Develop Software requirements, and software architecture and cascade to the Software Development teams.
  • Develop software architecture taking account of ASPICE and functional safety in accordance with ISO26262
  • Support the implementation of the feature functionality into SW on the ADAS ECU
  • Support overall Software Development, Integration, and peer reviews.
  • Support the Software Integration Test and validation teams to Develop Software test strategies to fulfill suitable coverage.
  • Interface with product development teams located in various geographical locations.
  • Support Hardware and System architecture reviews


Key Qualifications/Requirements

  • Experience in developing Real-time embedded software using C/C++ for 32/64-bit multicore SoC/microcontrollers.
  • Experience with formal UML architectural design tools such as Enterprise Architect.
  • Experience in developing software architecture for complex SOC(vendors like TI, NXP, Infineon, Renesas, and Nvidia) based ECU s.
  • Experience in developing and debugging software in a real-time, embedded, multiprocessor, multi-interface environment
  • Experience in Adaptive AUTOSAR, APEX framework, and ROS2
  • Experience with POSIX(QNX and Linux) based OS/BSP, device driver development like Flash, EEPROM, LIN, CANFD, Ethernet, SPI, etc.
  • Experience with vehicle protocols - CAN, LIN, Flex Ray, Ethernet.
  • Experience with design, implementation, test, and debugging of embedded software for automotive electronic modules.
  • Hardware/Software (HW/SW) integration, Software configuration management, Full software life-cycle development
  • ISO26262 Functional safety compliance software development experience
  • Ability to adapt to changing software release schedules and multitask in a fast-paced environment


Additional Information

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent (Master s preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience regarding the Responsibility / Activities for automotive electronics serial development projects (mandatory).
  • Excellent knowledge of Embedded C++ or C including Linux/QNX/RTOS/Autosar environment
  • Excellent knowledge of product development engineering practices in the automotive field
  • Experience using the following tools or related tools:
  • Requirements management (PTC/DOORS),
  • Architect & Design (Enterprise Architect),
  • Static Analysis (QAC), Debuggers,
  • Unit Testing (VectorCAST, GTest),
  • Configuration Management (PTC Integrity/Git),
  • QNX/Linux Development environment,
  • GUI software development,


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