Lead Software Engineer - AppMarket

Stellantis
parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills
Mar 30, 2026
About the Team: The AppMarket team within Stellantis' Software Development organization builds connected applications and services that enhance the driving experience for millions of customers worldwide. By delivering features across in-vehicle systems, backend services, and client applications, the team contributes directly to Stellantis' Dare Forward 2030 strategy of transforming vehicles into dynamic, software-driven platforms. Role Overview: We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with strong systems thinking capabilities to drive the technical design and delivery of software-driven vehicle features across backend services, web, and mobile platforms. This role requires the ability to understand and design distributed systems that span multiple interacting components. The candidate will work across system boundaries, define integration contracts, troubleshoot complex production issues, and ensure reliable delivery of features from design through production release. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on architecture, integration, and execution. The ideal candidate brings strong software engineering fundamentals and experience working in complex distributed systems environments. Key Responsibilities: System Design and Architecture Lead technical design for features that span multiple systems and services Evaluate architectural trade-offs related to scalability, reliability, and integration complexity Define clear system interfaces and service integration patterns Technical Delivery Drive feature implementation from design through production deployment Participate in code reviews and design discussions to maintain high engineering standards Ensure systems are built for maintainability, reliability, and long-term scalability Cross-System Integration Troubleshoot complex issues across multiple services and applications Perform root cause analysis for production incidents and drive long-term solutions Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies Technical Leadership Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams Influence architectural decisions through structured technical discussions Operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and help define technical direction Collaboration Work closely with product owners, engineers, and validation teams to deliver high-quality features Support agile development practices and iterative delivery Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field A minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering or technical delivery roles Experience designing and delivering production-grade software features involving multiple integrated systems Strong understanding of distributed or service-oriented architectures Experience troubleshooting and resolving cross-system integration issues in production environments Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs involving scalability, reliability, and system complexity Experience working with modern software stacks including Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in connected systems environments such as automotive, IoT, telematics, or large-scale SaaS platforms Experience integrating backend services with web or mobile client applications Experience working with distributed engineering teams Familiarity with agile software development practices Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented) Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability. Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing. Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days. Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances. Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups. Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.