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