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 electronics team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, [insert here division definition].
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 an experienced Software Architect to lead the design and technical direction of embedded software for Automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs). The Software Architect will define system and software architecture, ensure compliance with industry standards, and guide teams toward delivering high-quality, robust, and scalable ECU software solutions.
Your Responsibilities will be:
- Architecture & Design
- Define and maintain ECU software architecture across domains and layers.
- Ensure architecture is modular, scalable, and optimized for performance, safety, and maintainability.
- Conduct design and implementation reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
- Technical Leadership
- Provide guidance and mentorship to technical leads and domain engineers.
- Collaborate with systems, hardware, validation, and customer teams to align on requirements and solutions.
- Serve as a decision-maker for critical technical choices and trade-offs.
- Quality & Compliance
- Drive compliance with AUTOSAR standards, ASPICE processes, and ISO 26262 functional safety requirements.
- Promote best practices for coding, modularization, error handling, and integration.
- Support root-cause analysis and long-term design improvements.
- Integration & Debug
- Support integration and release teams in ensuring stability of ECU software builds.
- Provide technical expertise for issue triage, debug, and resolution.
- Ensure smooth interaction between software modules and hardware platforms.
- Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- Communicate architecture decisions effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Represent software in technical reviews and workshops with customers and partners.
- Build confidence by ensuring transparency and technical rigor.
What Qualifications you will bring:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of embedded software development experience in automotive ECU programs.
- Strong knowledge of embedded C/C++, RTOS, and microcontroller-based development.
- Experience with AUTOSAR (BSW, MCAL, OS, NVM, Diagnostics).
- Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, LIN, SPI, Ethernet, UDS).
- Knowledge of software development standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262).
- Hands-on experience in software integration, debugging, and testing.
- Prior experience with Enterprise Architect, IBM Rhapsody, or similar architecture/design modeling tools is required.
Other skills that we would welcome:
- Prior experience as a Software Architect or Senior Technical Lead in automotive software development.
- Exposure to multiple ECU domains (Powertrain, Body Control, Infotainment, Instrument Cluster, ADAS, etc.).
- Experience with toolchains such as Vector DaVinci Configurator/Developer, CANoe, vTEST, and Jenkins.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Expectations from you in this position:
- Strong leadership and mentoring capability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative, customer-focused, and quality-driven mindset.
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 [Division] business?
Talk to us! To apply, submit your application via [Website, such as LinkedIn].
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.
Nearest Major Market: Detroit