Ethernet Tech Lead

About the role

The Ethernet Tech Lead defines communication architecture at both the system and software levels, using SOME/IP as well as other communication technologies such as CAN-over-Ethernet (PSOME/IP, raw PDUs, etc.), DDS, MQTT, and related protocols. The role requires strong embedded-systems knowledge to understand how these services can be optimized for network throughput and for the ECUs that consume them.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design, analysis, development, and integration of SOME/IP and other communication technologies such as CAN-over-Ethernet (PSOME/IP, raw PDUs, etc.), DDS, MQTT, and related protocols.
• Collaborate with OS, hypervisor, and middleware teams to enable robust inter-domain communication.
• Optimize communication architecture for latency, throughput, resource usage, and determinism in real-time and virtualized environments (e.g., QNX, Linux, Android GVM).
• Debug and troubleshoot ethernet communication-related issues across hardware and software layers using tools like JTAG, tracing frameworks, and logic analyzers.
• Implement safety- and security-aware features impacted by ethernet-based communications aligned with ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434.
• Provide technical guidance to specialists and transfer knowledge internally via trainings and expertise webinars.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in embedded software development, with a focus on SoC platforms or communication frameworks.
• Experience in designing networks for distributed embedded systems.
• Experience in system design and software architecture.
• Ability to design, write, review, debug, and guide software development.
• Strong experience in analyzing ethernet data trace logs.
• Strong background in working with multiple ethernet protocols such as SOME/IP, CAN-over-Ethernet (PSOME/IP, raw PDUs), DDS, MQTT, etc.
• Ability to effectively present to multi-discipline and multicultural audiences in English.
• Strong proficiency in Advanced C and C++ (14/17+), with a solid understanding of multicore and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with QNX, Linux, or RTOS environments.
• Familiarity with network hardware such as Ethernet switches and associated software for such hardware peripherals.
• Experience in board bring-up, BSPs, or driver integration for SoCs is preferred.
• 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.
• Experience with CAN and LIN transceivers, and associated software for such hardware peripherals.
• Exposure to automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• Family Building Benefit: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays, including a year-end shut-down from December 24th through New Year’s Day; vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave.
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans: Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions, plus an employer contribution regardless of employee contributions.
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance, group accident, critical illness, and other coverage options.
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and their families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
• Support for Growth and Giving Back: Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, and 18 paid volunteer hours annually to contribute to your community.