A Software Architect develops and defines the architecture for computer software and applications projects. Oversees the entire software development process; may manage projects for multiple clients. Analyzes customer or user needs, defines system architecture, and leads team of software developers to design programs and build applications.
Lead Software Safety Architect Stellantis - 3.9 Auburn Hills, MI Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Requirements design
ISO 26262
Reliability analysis System design for system development Monitoring system implementation System requirements definition Linux Analysis (software development lifecycle) Senior level Middleware systems Design (software development lifecycle) Design for reliability (DFR) Failure analysis
Full Job Description Job ID:
2021173
Career Area:
Software Electric & Electronics Position Type:
Salaried Location:
Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills 48326,
US Date Posted:
August 28, 2026
Brand:
FCA Group The Lead Software Safety Architect drives the translation of Safety Goals, Functional Safety Concepts, and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) into robust software architectures implemented using AUTOSAR Classic, AUTOSAR Adaptive, Linux, QNX, and mixed-criticality platforms. The Lead Software Safety Architect serves as the technical authority for software safety and works closely with System Engineering, Hardware Architecture, Functional Safety Managers, Platform Architects, BSW teams, and application developers.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and maintain software safety architectures compliant with
ISO 26262.
Translate:
Safety Goals, Functional Safety Concept (FSC), Technical Safety Concept (TSC), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) into software requirements and architecture decisions. Allocate safety requirements across application software, middleware, operating system, communication stack, and hardware-dependent software.
Safety Mechanisms Definition:
Watchdog supervision, Alive monitoring, Program flow monitoring, Timing supervision, End-to-End protection (E2E), Memory protection, Inter-core protection, Communication monitoring, Redundancy management, Diagnostic event handling, Safe state transitions, Degraded mode management, Fault containment regions, Freedom From Interference (FFI) Perform and support: Software FMEA, Failure Propagation Analysis, Dependent Failure Analysis, Safety Mechanism Analysis, FMEDA contribution, Freedom From Interference assessments EOE/Disability/Veteran At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future. Our benefits reflects the
STELLANTIS
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