Senior Software System Architect - HPC

Vehicles are among the most complex software-intensive systems in existence, containing hundreds of embedded computers (e.g. ECUs, HPCs), hundreds of systems (e.g. recharging, infotainment, lighting), and hundreds of software features. A major OEM group is currently developing a state-of-the‑art software platform that will be deployed across its future vehicle portfolio. We see strong fits from candidates who have worked as vehicle network architects , communication stack owners , or embedded software system architects .

• Contract type: Long term assignment with a major OEM via Hashlist

Responsibilities

• Assess current HPC software architecture
• Map architectural gaps and risks
• Propose a 12-month technical roadmap
• Align cross-functional stakeholders (systems, hardware, software)
• Define and document signals and service-oriented interfaces
• Own architectural reviews and interface definitions
• Contribute to gateway design and protocol translation strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in design and development of embedded software architecture
• Strong knowledge of in-vehicle networking (CAN/LIN/Ethernet) including SOME-IP
• Experience with ECU internal communication (SPI, shared memory)
• Knowledge of signal and service-oriented interface design
• Knowledge of POSIX OS
• Experience defining interfaces (signals/services), requirements, and architectural documentation
• Cross-functional leadership experience and design review ownership
• Systems-level understanding of vehicle functional domains and their relationships
• Experience with gateways and protocol translation
• Familiarity with ASPICE and V-model
• Experience with platform services such as time synchronization, cloud connectivity, and end-to-end protection
• Experience with QNX/hypervisor
• Experience with AUTOSAR (Classic and/or Adaptive)