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Software Architect roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization tied to a single employer's renewal cycle.
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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?
Job Summary:
The Software Architect is responsible for the software design and for the delivery of all technical aspects of software architecture into the product design. You’ll work with major OEMs and a talented global Aptiv team to deliver automotive ECU’s leveraging technologies such as embedded microprocessors, Ethernet, and CAN protocols, along with GPS, ultrasonic, cameras and Radar technology.
Your Role:
- Lead the software architecture planning, design and implementation – in particular:
- Develop and implement architecture and verification plan
- Analyze and determine critical system resource budgets across the system
- Drive and conduct design and code reviews
- Advise project and program management in planning
- Technical leadership and oversight of the SCRUM teams
- Allocate software functionality to components
- Work with Product Development and Product Strategy teams to create software products containing required features and modifications.
- Collaborate with system team to review determine customer requirements and component interface specifications
- Establish technical interfaces with key customer stakeholders to discuss, understand, describe, and document customer requirements.
- Drive decisions regarding the software / hardware architecture
- Support new program and change request estimations and quotations
Your Background:
Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (computer science, software, computer or related field of study)
- 10+ years of experience in the embedded software industry
- Experience with formal UML architectural design tools such as Enterprise Architect
- Good knowledge in field or software engineering and embedded systems architecture (HW/SW)
- Experience with Operating Systems/RTOS (Linux, QNX / OSEK / VxWorks / SafeRTOS) or applicable for automotive systems
- Working knowledge of AUTOSAR
NICE TO HAVES (preferred skills):
- Master degree in Electronics or Computer Science / Electronics or related
- Experience with Active Safety systems or Autonomous driving systems
- Experience with low level drivers - SPI, I2C, and/or Ethernet drivers
- Experience with developing SW on Renesas/Infineon/Freescale 16/32 bit microcontrollers
- Experience with vehicle protocols - CAN, LIN, Flex Ray, Ethernet
- Familiarity with Automotive SPICE
- Familiarity with Agile methodology
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:
- Private health care effective day 1 of employment
- Life and accident insurance
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation and Parental leave)
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Learning and development opportunities
- Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
- Recognition for innovation and excellence
- Opportunities to give back to the community
- Tuition Reimbursement
APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!
Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates
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.
Sr. Software Architect
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?
Job Summary:
The Software Architect is responsible for the software design and for the delivery of all technical aspects of software architecture into the product design. You’ll work with major OEMs and a talented global Aptiv team to deliver automotive ECU’s leveraging technologies such as embedded microprocessors, Ethernet, and CAN protocols, along with GPS, ultrasonic, cameras and Radar technology.
Your Role:
- Lead the software architecture planning, design and implementation – in particular:
- Develop and implement architecture and verification plan
- Analyze and determine critical system resource budgets across the system
- Drive and conduct design and code reviews
- Advise project and program management in planning
- Technical leadership and oversight of the SCRUM teams
- Allocate software functionality to components
- Work with Product Development and Product Strategy teams to create software products containing required features and modifications.
- Collaborate with system team to review determine customer requirements and component interface specifications
- Establish technical interfaces with key customer stakeholders to discuss, understand, describe, and document customer requirements.
- Drive decisions regarding the software / hardware architecture
- Support new program and change request estimations and quotations
Your Background:
Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (computer science, software, computer or related field of study)
- 10+ years of experience in the embedded software industry
- Experience with formal UML architectural design tools such as Enterprise Architect
- Good knowledge in field or software engineering and embedded systems architecture (HW/SW)
- Experience with Operating Systems/RTOS (Linux, QNX / OSEK / VxWorks / SafeRTOS) or applicable for automotive systems
- Working knowledge of AUTOSAR
NICE TO HAVES (preferred skills):
- Master degree in Electronics or Computer Science / Electronics or related
- Experience with Active Safety systems or Autonomous driving systems
- Experience with low level drivers - SPI, I2C, and/or Ethernet drivers
- Experience with developing SW on Renesas/Infineon/Freescale 16/32 bit microcontrollers
- Experience with vehicle protocols - CAN, LIN, Flex Ray, Ethernet
- Familiarity with Automotive SPICE
- Familiarity with Agile methodology
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:
- Private health care effective day 1 of employment
- Life and accident insurance
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation and Parental leave)
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Learning and development opportunities
- Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
- Recognition for innovation and excellence
- Opportunities to give back to the community
- Tuition Reimbursement
APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!
Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Software Architect
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals and candidates with strong credentials. A master's degree in computer science or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive architecture experience both satisfy the advanced-degree standard USCIS applies to Software Architect petitions.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Software Architect roles in the past two years. Repeat PERM filers have established legal workflows, which shortens your time from offer to active filing.
Verify the job description matches O*NET
PERM requires the employer to advertise the role using DOL-compliant language. Cross-check the posted job description against the O*NET occupation profile for Software Architects to catch degree-requirement mismatches before the recruitment phase locks in the wording.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Filter Software Architect openings by verified green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This removes companies with no PERM filing record from your search, so you spend time on roles where the employer has already demonstrated willingness to sponsor.
Negotiate filing timing before signing your offer
Ask the employer whether they will initiate PERM within 90 days of your start date. PERM recruitment, DOL review, I-140 filing, and adjustment of status each add months. Starting the clock early matters most if your priority date is subject to backlog.
Understand how country of birth affects your wait
EB-3 has no per-country annual cap concern for most nationalities, but applicants born in India or China face priority date backlogs that can extend the green card wait by years. Factor your birth country into the EB-2 versus EB-3 tier decision with your sponsoring employer.
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Find Software Architect JobsSoftware Architect Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Architect role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Software Architect positions typically qualify for both tiers. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or when you hold a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive, specialized experience that USCIS recognizes as the equivalent. EB-3 applies to roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Your employer's attorney documents the minimum requirements during PERM, so the job description wording directly determines which tier applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status capped at six years in most cases, subject to an annual lottery, and tied to that specific employer. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no lottery, no annual renewal cycle, and results in permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together take longer than an initial H-1B filing, and priority date backlogs can extend that further depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM recruitment process require for a Software Architect opening?
The employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign advertising the Software Architect role at the prevailing wage determined through the OFLC Wage Search tool. This includes print ads, job postings, and internal notices over a set window. If no minimally qualified U.S. worker applies, the employer certifies that finding to DOL, which is the prerequisite for filing the I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf.
How do I find Software Architect jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Search specifically for employers with verified PERM filing history for Software Architect roles rather than assuming any company that sponsors H-1B will also run PERM. Migrate Mate lets you filter Software Architect openings by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have already filed for this job category and are likely to do so again.
Can I change jobs after my employer files the I-140 but before I get my green card?
Yes, once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can port to a new employer in a same or similar Software Architect role without losing your priority date. This is called AC21 portability. Confirm the new role falls within the same occupational classification before making the move.
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