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

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Define and maintain end-to-end software architecture for EV and connected vehicle platforms

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Develop architecture-level requirements including system decomposition, interface definitions, and communication structures

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Establish software design standards and architectural patterns for consistent quality and collaboration

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Design scalable embedded, edge, and cloud software architectures aligned with automotive best practices

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Architect integrations for telematics units, gateways, and connectivity modules

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Collaborate with backend and cloud teams to support telemetry, diagnostics, OTA updates, and fleet management systems

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Evaluate and select technology stacks, frameworks, and development tools

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Troubleshoot software and system integration issues across vehicle platforms

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Resolve complex technical challenges related to architecture design and deployment

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Improve engineering processes through documentation, automation, and standardized workflows

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Support system configuration, training, and technical enablement as needed

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Work with cross-functional teams to implement and support new technologies and features

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Travel for engineering collaboration and project support as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Technical Knowledge & Documentation

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Strong understanding of vehicle software architecture and connected vehicle ecosystems

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Ability to translate system requirements into architectural specifications and interface designs

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Proficiency in architecture documentation such as high-level designs, interface definitions, and modeling frameworks

Software Design & Implementation

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Expertise in embedded and connected vehicle software architectures, modular design, and system partitioning

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Experience applying automotive standards and best practices in software development

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Proficiency with modern development and modeling toolchains and CI/CD workflows

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Broad understanding of full-stack systems to support cross-platform collaboration

Problem-Solving & Debugging

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Advanced root cause analysis across embedded, cloud, and vehicle communication systems

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Ability to optimize performance, scalability, and system reliability

Quality & Safety

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Strong adherence to software safety and validation standards

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Focus on accuracy, compliance, and system robustness

Project Execution

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Effective management of multiple technical initiatives

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Clear communication across engineering and operational teams

Lab & Testing

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Hands-on experience with software validation and hardware integration

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Knowledge of testing and verification best practices

Continuous Improvement

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Drive to enhance software architecture quality and development efficiency

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Commitment to staying current with emerging technologies

Education and Experience

Education

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Bachelors degree in Software Engineering or a related field required

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Advanced degree or professional certifications preferred

Experience

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5+ years of experience in software engineering or software architecture, ideally in automotive or EV environments

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Experience designing and guiding development using modern software stacks and modeling tools

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Strong knowledge of vehicle communication protocols and system integration

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Experience with connected vehicle platforms, cloud services, and distributed systems

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Proven ability to architect, troubleshoot, and optimize complex software systems

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Experience working in cross-functional development teams and technical documentation tools