Senior Embedded Software Architect – Autonomous Vehicle Systems
At a glance
Senior Embedded & Firmware role at Sopra Steria. Montréal · full-time · CA$90,000–CA$120,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Design fault-tolerant vehicle controls for steering, braking, fault response and Minimum Risk Maneuvers
- Turn safety requirements into embedded software architectures that can run under real-world conditions
- Set up monitoring and fault-management approaches aligned with ISO 26262
- Plan communication designs using CAN, Ethernet and vehicle networks
- Coordinate software, hardware, HIL and vehicle testing for system integration
What you bring
- At least ten years building embedded software, with architecture work in automotive or another safety-critical area
- Working knowledge of ISO 26262 and ASIL decomposition
- Hands-on C/C++ development and strong familiarity with CAN, Ethernet and embedded communications
- Experience with autonomous driving or another listed complex-systems field, plus AUTOSAR Classic or Adaptive AUTOSAR familiarity
- You can lead technical conversations with customers and engineering teams
Who this fits
This senior role suits an embedded architect who can guide safety-critical vehicle systems and collaborate with engineering teams. The position is onsite in Montréal. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
From the employer
CS Group Canada, a subsidiary of CS Group (part of the Sopra Steria Group), is a leader in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace, electric, and autonomous driving industries.
Joining CS Group Canada means taking part in complex, high-tech projects for some of the most prestigious system manufacturers in North America, while benefiting from competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
Join CS Group Canada's Advanced Mobility team and help build the software that keeps autonomous vehicles safe when everything else fails.
You will architect safety-critical control systems responsible for steering, braking, fault detection, and Minimum Risk Maneuver execution in next-generation autonomous vehicles and advanced mobility platforms.
Working alongside system, safety, software, and validation engineers, you will transform safety concepts into production-ready embedded architectures capable of operating in real-world conditions.
What You'll Build
- Redundant and fault-tolerant control architectures for autonomous vehicle platforms
- Safety-critical software responsible for steering, braking, and vehicle control
- Monitoring and fault-management mechanisms compliant with ISO 26262
- High-integrity communication architectures using CAN, Ethernet, and vehicle networks
- Embedded software frameworks enabling safe operation and graceful degradation
- Integration strategies spanning software, hardware, HIL, and vehicle testing
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years developing embedded software systems
- Strong software architecture experience in automotive or other safety-critical domains
- Experience with autonomous driving, ADAS, commercial vehicles, robotics, aerospace, rail, or similar complex systems
- Solid understanding of ISO 26262 and ASIL decomposition principles
- Experience with UML, SysML, Cameo, Enterprise Architect, Capella, or equivalent tools
- Strong knowledge of CAN, Ethernet, and embedded communication protocols
- Hands-on C/C++ development experience
- Familiarity with AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive AUTOSAR
- Ability to lead technical discussions with customers and engineering teams
If you enjoy solving difficult engineering problems where safety, reliability, and real-world performance matter and want to do it alongside a team of experts passionate about advanced mobility we'd like to talk.
Please note that only selected candidates and Permanent Residents/Canadian Citizens will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
CS Group Canada values diversity in the workplace and encourages women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal people, and people with disabilities to apply.
Benefits:
- Hybrid Work
- Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
- Access to a telemedicine service
- RRSP program
- Personal and sick days
- Recreation room with pool table and foosball table
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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