Basic Software Architect
Become a Part of the Marelli team. We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed. We are pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.
Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”
Joining the Marelli Propulsion Solutions team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, support automakers worldwide as they transition from internal combustion engines to fully electric, with our comprehensive portfolio of technologies that maximize efficiency and minimize enviroinmental impact.
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As a global yet fast-evolving company, we're looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.
About the Position:
We are looking for a Basic Software Architect to join the Software Engineering, Propulsion team, reporting directly to the Software Engineering Manager.
This position is based at our office in Cluj-Napoca.
As the Basic Software Architect at Marelli, you will you will lead the design and development of foundational software layers, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with automotive standards. You will be responsible for the architecture both in standard Autosar or Marelli legacy of core ECU modules (including OS, drivers, and communication stacks).
Your Responsibilities will be:
- Define and document the architecture for ECU basic software components such as hardware abstraction layers, microcontroller drivers, and operating system interfaces (e.g., AUTOSAR, non-AUTOSAR).
- Guide software development teams in implementing robust and scalable basic software solutions.
- Review designs and code for architectural compliance and best practices.
- Oversee integration of basic software with application software, third-party middleware, and hardware platforms.
- Ensure software architecture aligns with automotive standards (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, ASPICE).
- Participate in requirements definition and traceability processes.
- Configure and develop the BSW modules, such as communication stack components, system services, crypto stack, microcontroller abstraction layers, tailored to meet specific vehicle requirements.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, identify user needs and ensure customer expectation.
- Evaluate the product prototype to identify potential safety and cyber security hazards.
- Develop test plans and overseeing the validation of the BSW components to guarantee system reliability and performance under some basic operation condition.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of the architecture and its components.
What Qualifications you will bring:
- Minimum 2-3 years in a similar position within automotive industry.
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Hands on experience on Embedded C programming language, Polyspace, MISRA.
- Familiarity with AUTOSAR classic architecture BSW modules (system, Com, Memory, Crypto, IOHWAB, CDD).
- Good understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
- Familiarity with safety-critical system requirements and ISO 26262.
- Comfortable working with Canoe (including CAPL script) and CANalyzer.
- Experience on Lauterbach’s IDE (trace32 system).
- Working Experience with 32 bits Tricore TC3xx microcontrollers and MCAL.
- Hands-on experience with Vector toolchain (DaVinci Configurator).
Other skills that we would welcome:
- Familiarity with Atlassian tool chain.
- Familiarity with TC4xx microcontroller.
- Familiarity with IBM Doors and Enterprise Architect tools. Prior involvement in ASPICE-compliant development projects.
- Familiarity with Cyber security management system (ISO 21434, Embedded standard algorithm cryptography, Vehicle On Board security principles)
- Familiarity with software update solution (factory, service, OTA)
What does this position offer you:
- Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
- A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.
Take the next step:
Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.
Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Propulsion business?
Talk to us! To apply, submit your application via Website.
About Us:
Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.
Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.
Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.
Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!
At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.