Senior Software Architect - Embedded Connectivity

Senior Software Architect - Embedded Connectivity

Full‑time position in the automotive industry.

About this Position

The Sr. Software Architect is responsible for all aspects of software design and development, delivering automotive‑grade software for connectivity and security in future vehicles and mobility solutions. Projects include connectivity modules and network gateway modules using embedded microprocessors, Ethernet, cellular modems (LTE, 5G...), Bluetooth/WiFi chipsets, GPS/GNSS, and IMU technology.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead interface with internal and/or customer systems and project management team to represent the software architecture, design, and development.
• Drive software architecture and design into different areas of the product design process, including project planning, status reporting, team engagement, risk visualization, and mitigation plans.
• Communicate effectively to ensure all team members are up‑to‑date on software architecture, design, and development status.
• Lead development of statement of work documents for external contributors and coordinate delivery for external contractors.
• Lead development of software test and verification plans, review results, and establish ongoing development plans.
• Collaborate with systems and hardware teams to support system bring‑up, integration and testing.
• Serve as lead and mentor for new software engineers joining the project team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline.
• 10+ years of automotive software design and development experience.
• 5+ years of full‑life‑cycle automotive software experience.
• 2+ years of technical mentoring and leadership of a project.
• 2+ years of experience with vehicle connectivity products.
• Expert software designer with a successful track record in conceiving, developing, and deploying innovative systems. Fluency in mathematics, statistics, geospatial engineering, and computer science.
• Extensive experience writing, designing, and performing technical reviews of software for less experienced engineers.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in automotive software design and development.
• 10+ years of experience in connectivity, infotainment, active safety, and telematics systems.
• Experience with C, C++, MQTT, Python, Java, etc.
• Experience leading and integrating embedded software for AutoSAR, QNX, Embedded Linux, or Embedded
  
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• Experience with automotive Systems‑on‑Chip (SoC) from TI, Renesas, NXP, Qualcomm, Infineon, etc.
• Experience with automotive memory implementations such as DDR, NAND, NOR, UFS, etc.
• Experience with automotive wireless communication chipsets for Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, or combined chips from Marvell, Qualcomm, Cypress, etc.
• Experience with automotive Network Access Devices (NAD) from Qualcomm, Intel, Titan, Sierra Wireless, U‑box.
• Experience with automotive GNSS/GPS/PPP and IMU projects for vehicle positioning.
• Experience with automotive cybersecurity and/or functional safety requirements.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.