Engineer, Software Architecture

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.

Essential Duties

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 toolchains 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 and Experience

Education

Bachelors 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