Engineer, Software Architecture

Overview

Job Summary:

The Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of vehicle systems and applications, with a primary focus on software architecture for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and connected vehicle platforms. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional and international teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performance software systems. The engineer also mentors junior developers, contributes to architecture governance, and supports the delivery of high-quality software solutions through best practices in documentation, quality, security, and continuous improvement.

• Define and maintain end-to-end software architecture for EV and connected vehicle platforms
• Develop architecture-level requirements including system decomposition, interface definitions, and communication structures
• Establish software design standards and architectural patterns for consistent quality and collaboration
• Design scalable embedded, edge, and cloud software architectures aligned with automotive best practices
• Architect integrations for telematics units, gateways, and connectivity modules
• Collaborate with backend and cloud teams to support telemetry, diagnostics, OTA updates, and fleet management systems
• Evaluate and select technology stacks, frameworks, and development tools
• Troubleshoot software and system integration issues across vehicle platforms
• Resolve complex technical challenges related to architecture design and deployment
• Improve engineering processes through documentation, automation, and standardized workflows
• Support system configuration, training, and technical enablement as needed
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement and support new technologies and features
• Travel for engineering collaboration and project support as required

• Technical Knowledge & Documentation: Strong understanding of vehicle software architecture and connected vehicle ecosystems;
  Ability to translate system requirements into architectural specifications and interface designs;
  Proficiency in architecture documentation such as high-level designs, interface definitions, and modeling frameworks
• Software Design & Implementation: Expertise in embedded and connected vehicle software architectures, modular design, and system partitioning;
  Experience applying automotive standards and best practices in software development;
  Proficiency with modern development and modeling tool chains and CI/CD workflows;
  Broad understanding of full-stack systems to support cross-platform collaboration
• Problem-Solving & Debugging: Advanced root cause analysis across embedded, cloud, and vehicle communication systems;
  Ability to optimize performance, scalability, and system reliability
• Quality & Safety: Strong adherence to software safety and validation standards;
  Focus on accuracy, compliance, and system robustness
• Project Execution: Effective management of multiple technical initiatives;
  Clear communication across engineering and operational teams
• Lab & Testing: Hands-on experience with software validation and hardware integration;
  Knowledge of testing and verification best practices
• Continuous Improvement: Drive to enhance software architecture quality and development efficiency;
  Commitment to staying current with emerging technologies

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or a related field required;
  Advanced degree or professional certifications preferred
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in software engineering or software architecture, ideally in automotive or EV environments;
  Experience designing and guiding development using modern software stacks and modeling tools;
  Strong knowledge of vehicle communication protocols and system integration;
  Experience with connected vehicle platforms, cloud services, and distributed systems;
  Proven ability to architect, troubleshoot, and optimize complex software systems;
  Experience working in cross-functional development teams and technical documentation tools