Software Architect at Valeo in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Responsibilities

•Define and architect the software framework for automotive SoC systems, considering performance, power efficiency, and safety-critical requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align software architecture with hardware design and automotive standards.

•Lead the design and development of software components and modules for automotive SoC platforms.

•Implement software solutions in compliance with industry standards such as ISO 26262.

•Optimize software performance for real-time constraints and resource efficiency.

•Conduct performance analysis and propose enhancements to meet automotive industry standards

•Support Intellectual Property activities and generate Invention Disclosure Memos to facilitate patent applications.

•Contribute to design reviews across algorithm teams.

•Consider next generation algorithms and new business opportunities.

•Develop algorithms with a view to implementing on embedded DSP platforms.

•Represent Valeo at various Industry Working Groups and at Conferences where directed.

•Support the design and implementation of in-company training sessions in your area of expertise.

•Develop and maintain relationship with university counterparts.

•Strive to improve competencies in the field of automotive vision based ADAS, Computer vision and C++ in particular

•Identify inefficiencies and suggest/implement improvements within the current processes used in algorithm, development. Perform state-of-the-art research into deep learning & Computer vision approaches and methodologies. Creation of initial high-level module and sub-module architecture at project kick-off as well as methodologies. Creation of initial high-level module and sub-module architecture at project kick-off as well as pre-dev projects. Provide expertise to algorithm and embedded leads in the design of all the CV/DL functions.

•Research, develop, benchmark, test and document state of the art computer vision and image processing

•Algorithms for autonomous driving applications within your assigned project team.

•Perform research into new vision technology, ideas, and approaches.

•Ensure the software architecture meets safety and security standards relevant to automotive systems.

•Collaborate with safety engineers to conduct risk assessments and develop safety-critical software components.

Skills

•Strong C, C++ programming skills or strong rapid prototyping skills in Enterprise Architect for Modeling, Experience in Doors

•Good understanding of fundamental computer vision algorithms and approaches.

•Excellent English language communication skills, both written and verbal.

•High level of innovation and motivation.

•Excellent research experience

•Experience with automotive software standards such as AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, and familiarity with communication protocols like CAN, Ethernet.

Job: R&D Design Leader Organization: Software Development Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-04-03 Join Us !Being part of our team, you will join:- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable developmentMore information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com