Technical Leader - System Architect Level 2
Forvia · Pune
Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
Overall Responsibilities and Duties
Faurecia Clarion Electronics (FCE) is seeking an experienced System Architect to lead the architecture and technical governance of next-generation Cockpit, Infotainment, CDC, ADAS Visualization, Display, and Interior Monitoring Systems. The role acts as the technical authority, driving scalable, reusable, secure, and cost-optimized solutions from RFQ to SOP, while collaborating across software, hardware, mechanical, validation, cybersecurity, functional safety, and customer teams.
Roles & Responsibilities
System Architecture & Technical Leadership
- Define and govern end-to-end system architectures, including functional, logical, physical, and deployment views.
- Translate customer and stakeholder requirements into executable system solutions.
- Drive architecture trade-offs, technical decisions, and platform reuse strategies.
- Maintain requirements-to-architecture traceability and lead architecture reviews.
Hardware-Software Co-Design
- Define hardware/software partitioning and allocation across SoC, MCU, DSP, GPU, and peripherals.
- Optimize system performance, scalability, memory, storage, thermal, and resource utilization.
- Evaluate alternative architectures and technology choices.
Platform & Product Architecture
- Lead architecture for Infotainment, CDC, Digital Clusters, ADAS Visualization, Camera/Driver/Interior Monitoring Systems, Connected Services, Navigation, and Smartphone Connectivity solutions.
Vehicle Connectivity, Safety & Security
- Define architectures using Automotive Ethernet, CAN/CAN-FD, LIN, SOME/IP, UDS, DoIP, OTA/FOTA, and SOA.
- Support Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) compliance.
- Define safety concepts, security architecture, secure communication, and OTA strategies.
Process, Validation & Innovation
- Own ASPICE SYS.2 and SYS.3 compliance while supporting system integration and validation activities.
- Support RFQs, feasibility studies, VAVE initiatives, technology roadmaps, and innovation programs.
- Lead technical issue resolution and customer discussions.
Your profile and competencies to succeed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or related Engineering discipline.
Experience Required
- 10-14 years of automotive system design experience, preferably in Cockpit Electronics and ADAS.
- Minimum 5 years in System Engineering or System Architecture roles.
- Experience architecting IVI, ADAS, Displays, IMS/DMS, CDC, and Connected Solutions.
- Experience working directly with OEM customers and leading cross-functional technical teams.
Key Technical Skills
System Engineering
- Requirements Engineering, Functional Analysis, System Decomposition.
- Interface Management, Architecture Trade-offs, Risk Analysis, DFMEA.
Architecture & Technologies
- Multi-OS architectures: Android Automotive, Linux, QNX, RTOS.
- Virtualization, Hypervisors, Containerization, Multi-core Systems.
- Vehicle Networking: Ethernet, CAN, LIN, SOME/IP, UDS, DoIP, OTA/FOTA.
Processes & Tools
- ASPICE, Automotive Product Development Lifecycle, Change & Release Management.
- SysML, UML, Enterprise Architect, IBM Rhapsody.
- DOORS, DNG, Polarion.
- JIRA, Confluence, ALM Platforms.
- CANoe, System Integration, Vehicle Network Analysis.
Nice to Have
- AI-enabled Cockpit Systems.
- LLM-based In-Vehicle Assistants.
- Edge AI Frameworks.
Mindset / Attitude
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
- Customer-centric with a high sense of urgency and responsiveness.
- Strong ownership, accountability, and execution focus.
- Proactive leader with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
What we can do for you
- At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
- We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
- We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
- We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
- We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
- Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
Why join us
FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.
With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.
In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.
FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com