Sr. Staff SoC BSW Core Engineer

We are seeking a Sr. Staff SoC BSW Core Engineer - Middleware, IPC Stacks to join the Base Software (BSW) Engineering team at Stellantis, where you will drive the design, development, and integration of scalable Inter-Processor Communication (IPC) frameworks for complex automotive SoC platforms.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of core platform software and multicore architecture, enabling efficient communication across heterogeneous processing domains. Your work will directly support critical vehicle systems including ADAS, central compute, and Infotainment, while ensuring performance, scalability, and compliance with safety and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of IPC stacks for high-performance automotive SoC platforms
• Define IPC architectures and protocols to support communication between heterogeneous cores, domains, and virtual machines
• Collaborate with OS, hypervisor, and middleware teams to enable robust inter-domain communication
• Optimize IPC mechanisms for latency, throughput, resource usage, and determinism
• Support integration of IPC into real-time and virtualized environments (e.g., QNX, Linux, Android GVM)
• Debug and troubleshoot IPC-related issues across hardware and software layers using tools like JTAG, tracing frameworks, and logic analyzers
• Contribute to platform bring-up, BSP integration, and driver-level IPC components
• Implement safety- and security-aware IPC features aligned with ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434
• Support CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks in Agile software development processes

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in embedded software development, with a focus on SoC platforms or communication frameworks
• Strong proficiency in Advanced C++ (14/17+), with a solid understanding of multicore and embedded systems
• Experience with IPC protocols over SPI, UART, VirtIO, or shared memory messaging
• Familiarity with QNX, Linux, or RTOS environments
• Experience in board bring-up, BSPs, or driver integration for SoCs
• Understanding of performance optimization and system profiling techniques
• Strong analytical, debugging, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with virtualization and domain communication in hypervisor-based systems (e.g., QNX Hypervisor, Android GVM)
• Knowledge of secure boot, trusted execution environments, and memory protection
• Familiarity with Yocto, Device Trees, and system configuration for embedded Linux
• Understanding of functional safety and cybersecurity standards (ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434)
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Shell) for automation and validation
• Exposure to automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN)

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more! When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

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.

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