Software Chief Architect

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets.

We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions.

Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.

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Position Title :

Software Chief Architect

Reports To :

Chief Engineer, Systems & Algorithm Architecture

Location : Novi, Michigan

Novi, Michigan

Full / Part-Time : Full Time

Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY :

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Chief Software Architect to lead our software team within our advanced engineering team.

The Chief Software Architect will play a crucial role in shaping the architecture of our automotive electronic systems, ensuring they meet current and future demands for performance, reliability, and scalability.

This position requires a critical thinker with deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for pioneering new technologies in the automotive sector.

This role will be responsible for architecture definition, interface definition, SoC selection, configuration, defined resource allocation, and dynamic behavior of the product.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

Lead the design and architecture of advanced automotive electronic systems software, ensuring they meet high standards of performance, safety, and reliability.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, Mechanical, systems engineering, product management, and quality assurance.

Oversee the system integration process, ensuring seamless interaction between various components and subsystems.

Ensure compliance with relevant automotive standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 26262, ASPICE).

Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain a competitive edge.

Manage and provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Manage technical risks and issues, implementing robust solutions to mitigate potential challenges.

Coordinate with external partners, suppliers, and customers to align system architectures with business and technical requirements.

Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and presentations to stakeholders, including senior leadership and customers.

Product technical and feature roadmap analysis and definition

Specific areas include camera-based products, high compute ADAS platforms, Display & HMI, Imaging and Optics, SoCs etc.

Solid understanding of ARM architecture, image / signal processors, and algorithms.

Knowledge of system / board-level schematics.

Understanding of machine and deep learning concepts.

Experience with computer vision and image processing.

Extensive knowledge of ML / DL frameworks, libraries, data structures, data modeling, and software architecture.

Proficiency with OpenCV, OpenVX, and OpenGL.

Knowledge of camera sensors and optics.

SoC / component analysis, selection, performance benchmarking, HW design

Development of software architecture, resource allocation, dynamic behavior definition.

Define integration test strategy and overall product performance.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in software / systems architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the automotive industry.

Deep understanding of automotive electronic systems, including embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS / QNX), and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet).

Experience with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) or autonomous driving technologies, electronic circuits, components and devices (SoC-based, High-Speed design, Camera etc.)

Proficiency in system design and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB / Simulink, SysML, UML).

Proven experience in leading the architecture and integration of complex electronic systems.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems.

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Strong collaboration and understanding of effective communication; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit block design and their integration into products

Strong project management skills.

Understanding of signal conditioning and experience with schematic capture and layout

Experience with model-based design and development.

Familiarity with automotive industry development processes and tools (e.g., AUTOSAR, V-Model).

Strong knowledge of safety-critical system design and functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) and ASPICE standards.

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices in automotive applications.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :

Up to 30% travel required for this position

INDHP

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate.

Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.