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Why join Aptiv?

You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road, helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

As a SWDL/OTA Software Architect, you will define and drive end-to-end Software Download (SWDL) and Over-the-Air (OTA) update architectures across vehicle ECUs and connected platforms. You will own the design of robust, secure, diagnosable, recoverable, and production-ready software update solutions while collaborating with global cross-functional teams to enable next-generation connected vehicle capabilities.

• Define and architect end-to-end SWDL/OTA solutions, including bootloader, update client, package management, installation, activation, rollback, and recovery mechanisms.
• Lead architecture design for automotive software updates using UDS, DoIP, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, and vehicle diagnostic interfaces.
• Drive integration and verification of software download frameworks across AUTOSAR-based ECU platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance.
• Define secure update strategies leveraging HSM, secure boot, cryptographic signing, verification, key management, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Collaborate with platform, application, cybersecurity, functional safety, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure production readiness and successful deployment.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.
• 8 to 14+ years of experience in automotive embedded software development, with strong expertise in Software Download (SWDL) and OTA/FOTA architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Bootloader development, Embedded C, AUTOSAR, MCAL, device drivers, CAN, UDS, DoIP, and ECU flashing concepts.
• Strong knowledge of automotive cybersecurity concepts including HSM, secure boot, cryptographic signing, verification, rollback protection, and key management.
• Experience with Vector tools (DaVinci, CANoe), Trace32 Lauterbach, Infineon AURIX, NXP microcontrollers, ASPICE, and embedded software architecture.
• Exposure to OTA campaign management, UNECE R156, ISO 24089, cloud-based OTA solutions, and multi-ECU update orchestration is highly desirable.
• Experience working on OEM programs such as Ford, Stellantis, or other global automotive platforms is a strong advantage.

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV

• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development)
• Life and accident insurance
• Sodexo cards for food and beverages
• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events
• EAP Employee Assistance
• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply)
• Creche facility for working parents

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Aptiv

We believe that the power of new mobility – safer, greener and more connected – can change the world. And we know how to get it done.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Technology

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