Software Architect

Define the ( software ) architecture of the product

• Define and architect the software framework for automotive SoC systems, considering performance, power efficiency, and safety-critical requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align software architecture with hardware design and automotive standards.
• Lead the design and development of software components and modules for automotive SoC platforms.
• Implement software solutions in compliance with industry standards such as ISO 26262.
• Optimize software performance for real-time constraints and resource efficiency.
• Conduct performance analysis and propose enhancements to meet automotive industry standards
• Support Intellectual Property activities and generate Invention Disclosure Memos to facilitate patent applications.
• Contribute to design reviews across algorithm teams.
• Consider next generation algorithms and new business opportunities.
• Develop algorithms with a view to implementing on embedded DSP platforms.
• Represent Valeo at various Industry Working Groups and at Conferences where directed.
• Support the design and implementation of in-company training sessions in your area of expertise.
• Develop and maintain relationship with university counterparts.
• Strive to improve competencies in the field of automotive vision based ADAS, Computer vision and C++ in particular
• Identify inefficiencies and suggest/implement improvements within the current processes used in al gorithm, development. Perform state-of-the-art research into deep learning & Computer vision approaches and methodologies. Creation of initial high-level module and sub-module architecture at project kick-off as well as methodologies. Creation of initial high-level module and sub-module architecture at project kick-off as well as pre-dev projects. Provide expertise to algorithm and embedded leads in the design of all the CV/DL functions.
• Research, develop, benchmark, test and document state of the art computer vision and image processing
• Algorithms for autonomous driving applications within your assigned project team.
• Perform research into new vision technology, ideas, and approaches.
• Ensure the software architecture meets safety and security standards relevant to automotive systems.
• Collaborate with safety engineers to conduct risk assessments and develop safety-critical software components.
  

Secure the product robustness, apply standards

• Enforce standards Engineering discipline solutions
• Support Engineering Discipline Design Review
• Manage the link with other Engineering disciplines / calling for hierarchical support if needed
• Capitalization of the know-how (Standardization, Specifications, technical reports, processes and guidelines)
  

Support Engineering discipline requirement Management

• Provides inputs and requirements to the Engineering discipline for the development
• Interface with customer for Engineering discipline architecture content
• Contribute to refine the functions into the right sub-systems (system - mechanical - software - hardware …)
  

Case of System Architect: distribute and spit the functions per Engineering discipline

• Translate system requirements in Engineering disciplines requirements
• In collaboration with the different competences (Engineering disciplines) define the functions into the right sub-systems (software )
• Ensure the inter-operability of all sub-systems
  

Skills

• Strong C, C++ programming skills or strong rapid prototyping skills in Enterprise Architect for Modeling, Experience in Doors
• Good understanding of fundamental computer vision algorithms and approaches.
• Excellent English language communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of innovation and motivation.
• Excellent research experience
• Experience with automotive software standards such as AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, and familiarity with communication protocols like CAN, Ethernet.