In-Vehicle Infotainment System Architect

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ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

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We are seeking an experienced IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) System Architect to lead the architecture, integration, and design of next-generation connected infotainment platforms for automotive applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in embedded systems, vehicle communication networks, middleware integration, Android Automotive/Linux platforms, and system-level architecture within automotive environments.

This role requires close collaboration with software, hardware, validation, UX, cybersecurity, cloud, and vehicle integration teams to define scalable and high-performance infotainment solutions supporting connected vehicle technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain end-to-end IVI system architecture for infotainment platforms and connected vehicle features
• Lead architecture activities for embedded software, middleware, HMI, connectivity, telematics, and multimedia systems
• Drive integration of Android Automotive OS, Linux, QNX, or embedded automotive platforms
• Define system interfaces, communication protocols, and software component interactions across ECUs and cloud services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, cybersecurity, validation, UX/UI, and vehicle integration teams
• Support system requirement analysis, architecture reviews, feasibility studies, and technical risk assessments
• Develop architecture documentation, interface specifications, block diagrams, and design guidelines
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards including ASPICE, ISO 26262, cybersecurity, and functional safety requirements
• Support vehicle-level integration, debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution activities
• Contribute to software scalability, performance optimization, reliability, and future platform evolution
• Work closely with suppliers and internal engineering teams for architecture alignment and integration support
• Support Agile development activities including sprint planning, technical reviews, and release coordination

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 8 years of experience in automotive embedded software or infotainment systems
• Strong experience with IVI architecture, embedded systems, and automotive software integration
• Hands-on knowledge of Android Automotive OS, Linux, QNX, or embedded automotive platforms
• Experience with CAN, Ethernet, SOME/IP, LIN, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, and vehicle communication protocols
• Strong understanding of automotive middleware, HMI frameworks, multimedia systems, and connectivity solutions
• Experience with system modeling tools, architecture documentation, and interface design
• Knowledge of cloud-connected vehicle ecosystems and OTA update architectures
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier environments
• Exposure to cybersecurity standards and secure automotive software design
• Experience with AUTOSAR, Android HAL, or embedded Linux customization
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and software integration workflows
• Familiarity with functional safety and automotive compliance processes

Skills: Strong written and verbal communication.

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