ADAS Architect

Description : Location : CHENNAIJob Description ADAS Architect (Digital Cockpit & Infotainment Fusion Systems) : Position Overview : The ADAS Architect (Digital Cockpit & Infotainment Fusion) will be responsible for architecting and integrating ADAS domain functionalities such as surround view, driver monitoring, and camera-based perception into the Digital Cockpit ecosystem. This role demands strong expertise in system architecture, perception pipeline integration, and cross-domain interfacing between ADAS and Infotainment software stacks on next-generation automotive SoCs.Key Responsibilities : - Define and own the ADAS + Digital Cockpit fusion architecture for multi-domain SoCs (Qualcomm SA8295P, NVIDIA Orin).- Design system-level data flow and software partitioning between ADAS functions (perception, vision, sensor fusion) and Infotainment modules (HMI, rendering, audio).- Architect camera ingestion and video pipeline (ISP, Vision DSP, GPU rendering) for surround view, DMS, and RVC integration.- Define inter-domain communication interfaces shared memory, Ethernet (AVB/TSN), SOME/IP, or gRPC between safety and infotainment domains.- Ensure system performance KPIs (frame rate, latency, and bandwidth) are optimized for real-time camera and perception tasks.- Collaborate with HMI and graphics teams to render ADAS visuals (lane, object overlays, alerts) within the cockpit display framework.- Define and review safety and isolation concepts (ASIL-B/D) across vision and infotainment domains.- Work with platform vendors (Qualcomm/NVIDIA/TI) to leverage SoC-specific accelerators (CV, GPU, AI) for ADAS use cases.- Lead proof-of-concept (POC) and prototype implementations for integrated cockpit-ADAS features such as surround view, DMS visualization, and AR HUD overlays.- Coordinate with software integration teams to ensure QNX, Linux, and Android domain separation and inter-OS communication integrity.- Define and document software architecture, interface contracts, and deployment strategies across multiple ECUs or virtualized domains.Required Skills & Experience : - Bachelors / Masters in Electronics, Computer Science, or related discipline.- 14-19 years of automotive embedded experience, with minimum 5 years in ADAS / Cockpit system architecture.- Strong understanding of camera-based perception systems, sensor calibration, and image pipeline processing.- Proficiency in Ethernet-based automotive communication (AVB/TSN, SOME/IP, DDS, gRPC).- Deep expertise in SoC-level integration on platforms such as Qualcomm SA8295P / SA8650 / NVIDIA Orin / TI Jacinto.- Solid knowledge of AUTOSAR Adaptive, QNX microkernel architecture, and Android Automotive OS integration.- Experience with GPU and Vision DSP frameworks (OpenVX, OpenGL, TensorRT, SNPE).- Working knowledge of ISO 26262 safety concepts and ASIL-level architectural partitioning.- Familiar with ROS2, camera HAL, and GStreamer-based video frameworks.- Proficient in C/C++ and Python, with hands-on experience in debugging and system profiling.- Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills (hardware, HMI, perception, platform teams).Preferred Skills : - Exposure to AI-based perception (object detection, lane recognition, DMS/OMS).- Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (ISO 21434) and secure communication design.- Experience with virtualized domain controllers and hypervisor-based separation (QNX Hypervisor / Android VM).- Experience in integrating AR overlays, cluster-CID synchronization, or 360 visualization in digital cockpits.- Prior participation in concept-to-production lifecycle for ADAS/cockpit fusion projects. (ref:hirist.tech)