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Marelli

Software Architect

Marelli, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48076

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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, building our story 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, and grow 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

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, modularisation, 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.

Qualifications

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 (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

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 This Position Offers

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 remote and office collaboration.

Apply Talk to us! To apply, submit your application via website or 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.

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