ECU / ADAS Software Architect
Nexus Corporation · Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Staffing and Recruiting · 11-50 employees
About the role
Design and lead scalable software architectures for ADAS ECUs while ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 standards. Collaborate with hardware and BSW teams to manage system integration and optimize SoC/MPU resource utilization.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires 7+ years of experience in automotive embedded software with specific expertise in ECU/ADAS architecture and AUTOSAR. Candidates must possess advanced proficiency in both Japanese and English to facilitate communication with customers and offshore teams.
Full description
This position is for an experienced ECU / ADAS Software Architect who can design and lead scalable, safety-critical architectures for next-generation automotive systems. The role requires strong experience in ECU/ADAS architecture, automotive embedded software, AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive, and SoC/MPU integration.
Job Responsibilities
- Design and lead scalable software architectures for ADAS ECUs
- Define AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive layered architecture and integrations
- Optimize SoC/MPU resource utilization and system performance
- Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 safety and ISO 21434 cybersecurity
- Translate customer requirements into software specifications and module design
- Collaborate with HW/BSW teams and manage system integration
- Support CI/CD pipelines and ensure ASPICE-aligned development
- Conduct feasibility studies and technical risk assessments
Required Skills / Minimum Qualifications
- 7+ years in automotive embedded software with ECU/ADAS architecture experience
- Strong expertise in AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive
- Experience with SoC/MPU resource optimization and integration
- Experience translating system requirements into software design
- Advanced business-level Japanese and English
- English for communication with the offshore team and Japanese for communication with customers
Preferred Skills / Preferred Qualifications
- ASPICE exposure preferred
- Hands-on experience in safety ISO 26262 and cybersecurity ISO 21434 design
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing environments
- Strong HW–SW co-design and low-level system knowledge
- Experience in technical risk assessment and trade-off analysis
