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. Would you like to shape the future of intelligent mobility together with us? Become part of our VALEO team and revolutionize the experience of autonomous and connected driving. We are looking for YOU as Software Architecture Lead for Infotainment / IVI (m/f/d) for our location in Garching. These challenges await you: Coordinate IVI software architecture design with internal and external stakeholders Ensure robust IVI system architecture and alignment with overall system constraints and budgets Address architectural topics with the customer and drive required design changes Review software requirements and support requirement management for consistency and traceability Document high-level software designs and ensure complete traceability and coverage Lead cross-functional architecture alignment across system, hardware, mechanical, and software disciplines Identify technical risks in the architecture and support mitigation strategies Support design reviews, enforce standards, and secure interoperability across all subsystems You inspire us with that: Extensive experience in automotive software architecture, including Infotainment / IVI and multi-ECU systems Strong knowledge of IVI domains such as media, connectivity, navigation, HMI, and SOA-based architectures Solid understanding of automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN-FD, SOME/IP, DoIP, and V2X Hands-on expertise with embedded platforms such as Qualcomm or NVIDIA and OS environments like Android, QNX, Linux, or Hypervisors Proven ability to analyze software requirements and derive clear architectural specifications Experience with ASPICE, ISO 26262 (ASIL B or higher), and passing SWE2 or equivalent audits Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide technical teams and manage external suppliers Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical topics for stakeholders Why Valeo: At VALEO, we firmly believe that great technologies are born out of passion. Compensation package. Performance-related salary components and company pension scheme (allowance). Career development. Scope to develop your own ideas as well as professional and personal development opportunities worldwide. Benefits. Allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad, free employee parking spaces, regular employee events and social support for a family-friendly environment. Flexibility. Working models that harmonize your professional and private life. Work environment. Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment. The future. We work together on the mobility trends of tomorrow. Good to know: Your contact person: Alessa Knapp, alessa.knapp@valeo.com For data protection reasons, please submit your application documents exclusively online via the job portal on our website Follow us on LinkedIn and Kununu ! Job: R&D Team Leader/Architect Organization: Software Department Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2025-11-19 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 development More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com