Software Architecture Lead Infotainment/IVI

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IVI software architecture design with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure robust IVI system architecture and alignment with overall system constraints and budgets
• Address architectural topics with the customer and drive required design changes
• Review software requirements and support requirement management for consistency and traceability
• Document high-level software designs and ensure complete traceability and coverage
• Lead cross-functional architecture alignment across system, hardware, mechanical, and software disciplines
• Identify technical risks in the architecture and support mitigation strategies
• Support design reviews, enforce standards, and secure interoperability across all subsystems

Requirements

• Extensive experience in automotive software architecture, including Infotainment / IVI and multi-ECU systems
• Strong knowledge of IVI domains such as media, connectivity, navigation, HMI, and SOA-based architectures
• Solid understanding of automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN-FD, SOME/IP, DoIP, and V2X
• Hands-on expertise with embedded platforms such as Qualcomm or NVIDIA and OS environments like Android, QNX, Linux, or Hypervisors
• Proven ability to analyze software requirements and derive clear architectural specifications
• Experience with ASPICE, ISO 26262 (ASIL B or higher), and passing SWE2 or equivalent audits
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide technical teams and manage external suppliers
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical topics for stakeholders

Benefits

• Performance-related salary components and company pension scheme
• Professional and personal development opportunities worldwide
• Allowances for sports, health, and JobRad
• Flexible working models to harmonize professional and private life
• Modern working environment with flat hierarchies

About the Company

Valeo is a global tech company designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. As an automotive supplier partner to automakers worldwide, we focus on inventing greener and more secure mobility through intuitive driving and reduced CO2 emissions.