Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Overall Responsibilities

• Part of the Global Software Department, the Software Architect manages process, method and tools, global product architectures and support the Software developments.
• Interact with other stakeholders (Innovation, System, hardware Metiers, Technical Project leaders, Customers, departments of different BG, external suppliers, etc….

Main Missions

• Contribute, as part of global software department, to the definition of the relevant process and associated tool chain (ALM, dashboarding…) to achieve efficiency in development as well as lean A-spice CL2, to the design review process.
• Define transversal platform approach and reusable functions in order to achieve competitive development efforts across Product Line portfolio.
• Define the Software features library of the platform across Business Groups.
• Define, develop and maintain, in strong collaboration with the System and Hardware owners, the optimized Software architecture (SWE.2) to reach the functionalities, performance, piece price objectives.
• Define in collaboration with Innovation and Metier, the product roadmap.
• Participate to Software competitive quotations for RFQ and customer presentations.
• Support Software project team to apply defined platform and conduct associated design review.
• Estimate software element resources (size, CPU Load, …)
• Capitalize experience and lesson learned, through standards and design reviews, in strong collaboration with peers and other Group entities (FCE/Hella).
• Support in training and coaching the project team. Create a positive and collaborative atmosphere, focus on technical excellence and lesson learned

Context

• We need a software architect to define the process, the platform approach, reusable functions and product architectures to support development team based in France and in India. International context, worldwide customer location. Background in software and automotive required.
• This position is located in Paris 12ème, with frequent travels in the different sites.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Qualifications: Minimum education level: Electronics Engineering degree.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in Embedded Software development. Auto industry is mandatory.
• Skills and competencies:
  • Experience in vehicle networking protocols: CAN, LIN.
  • Knowledge of Application protocols:  XCP, UDS, OBD.
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Agile and flexible skills
  • Team spirit, able to network
  • International mindset
  • Capacity to work in matrix organization
  • English mandatory

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.