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We develop advanced software, compute platforms, and intelligent systems that enable autonomous driving, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), connected mobility, and intelligent infrastructure. Aptiv technology is embedded in millions of vehicles worldwide and powers some of the industry's most advanced automotive platforms.\nAs part of our expansion into Robotics and Adjacent Markets, Aptiv is developing scalable software and embedded computing platforms for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), drones, industrial automation, and next-generation intelligent machines. These platforms combine embedded software, sensing, connectivity, autonomy, safety-critical systems, and cloud-connected architectures to enable reliable operation in demanding real-world environments.\nAs a Software Architect, you will provide technical leadership for the design, development, and deployment of next-generation software platforms that power autonomous robotic systems. You will be responsible for defining software architecture, collaborating with the development teams, and ensuring scalable, reliable, safe, and high-performance solutions across robotics, drone, and intelligent machine platforms. You will work at the intersection of embedded software, robotics, AI/ML, autonomy, sensing, and systems engineering, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams spanning software, hardware, systems, product strategy, and customer engineering organizations.\nKey Responsibilities\nSoftware Architecture Leadership\nLead software architecture planning, design, implementation, and deployment for robotics and drone platforms.\nDefine, document, and maintain scalable, modular, and reusable software architectures and interfaces.\nParticipate in product/platform planning, requirements definition, and evaluation of architectural alternatives.\nAllocate software functionality across components, middleware, services, and hardware platforms.\nDefine and ensure fulfillment of critical non-functional requirements including performance, timing, reliability, and scalability.\nEstablish software development standards, coding guidelines, and architecture best practices.\nReview architecture, design, code, open-source usage, and release readiness to ensure quality and compliance.\nCollaborate with Agile teams to evolve platform architecture and maximize software reuse.\nEmbedded Software & Platform Engineering\nArchitect software platforms running on embedded microprocessors, microcontrollers, and heterogeneous computing platforms.\nSupport defining resource budgets for CPU utilization, memory, storage, power consumption, bandwidth, and latency.\nCollaborate with hardware teams to influence processor selection, sensor integration, networking, and platform trade-offs.\nSupport development on Linux and RTOS-based environments.\nGuide implementation of real-time, deterministic, and safety-relevant software capabilities.\nSystems Engineering, Quality & Customer Engagement\nCollaborate with systems engineering teams to define customer requirements, use cases, and interface specifications.\nWork closely with Product Development and Product Strategy teams to define platform roadmaps and feature sets.\nWork with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders to define requirements, expected system behavior, and platform roadmaps.\nSupport new program pursuits, change requests, estimations, and customer quotations.\nEstablish performance, reliability, maintainability, and scalability metrics.\nDrive implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and software quality processes.\nSupport compliance with applicable industry standards and development processes.\nDevelop, analyze, and realize reusable software products and platform capabilities.\nSupport definition of functional requirements and ownership of key non-functional requirements.\nAlign interfaces across internal and external software components and partner integrations.\nDrive built-in quality through architecture reviews, CI/CD, testing, and quality processes.\nSupport software DFMEA, safety, cybersecurity, and compliance activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related discipline.\n8+ years of experience in embedded software development.\n3+ years in a software architecture, technical lead, or principal engineer role.\nProven experience defining software architectures for complex embedded systems.\nExperience modeling tools such as Enterprise Architect.\nStrong understanding of software engineering principles and embedded hardware/software architectures.\nExperience with embedded processors and platforms from NVIDIA, TI, Qualcomm, NXP, Renesas, AMD, Intel, or similar vendors.\nExperience with Linux-based embedded operating systems and/or RTOS environments.\nStrong proficiency in C/C++.\nExperience driving architecture decisions across multidisciplinary organizations.\nExperience with the V-model development flow.\nKnowledge of functional safety standards and safety-critical development processes, including ISO 26262, IEC 61508 or related standards.\nFamiliarity with Automotive SPICE or equivalent structured software development methodologies\nExperience with requirements management and application lifecycle management tools such as Polarion, IBM DOORS/DOORS Next or equivalent platforms.\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\n12+ years of experience in embedded software and system architecture.\nKnowledge of AI/ML, Edge Computing, IoT, or Robotics platforms.\nExperience with robotics, autonomous systems, drones, AMRs/AGVs, industrial automation, or intelligent machines.\nExperience with ROS 2, DDS, robotics middleware, or distributed embedded software architectures.\nExperience integrating camera, radar, lidar, GPS, IMU, ultrasonic, and other sensor technologies.\nExperience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated software deployment.\nFamiliarity with communication protocols including CAN, Ethernet, TSN, DDS, and similar.\nExperience with low-level software development including SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCIe, and device drivers.\nFamiliarity with simulation and virtual validation environments such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, AirSim, CARLA, or equivalent platforms.\nTraits We Value\nStrong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to optimize across hardware and software boundaries.\nPassion for robotics, drones, autonomous systems, and embedded technologies.\nAbility to balance long-term architectural vision with pragmatic product delivery.\nOwnership mentality with a strong bias toward execution.\nCollaborative leadership style with a passion for mentorship and technical excellence.\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.\nDesire to build scalable software platforms that power the next generation of autonomous and intelligent machines.\nPrivacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates\nAptiv is an 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