Role: Senior Software Architect - Automotive Embedded Systems

Experience: 10-20 Years

Rate: Open

Mode: Contract only

Contract duration - Minimum 12-months duration

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Architect with a strong background in automotive embedded systems, software architecture, and platform development. This role is instrumental in defining and leading the development of next-generation in-cabin software platforms that are connected, secure, and scalable.

As a key contributor, you will be responsible for deriving system architecture from software requirements, creating and evaluating architecture alternatives, and guiding software teams toward clean, maintainable, and production-grade implementations. You will also contribute to embedded software development activities in C++, act as a technical mentor, and support cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality software to global automotive platforms.

Responsibilities

Derive system and software architecture fulfilling quality attributes from software requirements.

Create, evaluate, and document architecture alternatives using methods such as ATAM (Architecture Trade-off Analysis Method).

Define and document static, dynamic, and deployment views using UML and Enterprise Architect tools.

Guide and support software interface definitions, integrations, and reviews with development teams and domain experts.

Lead and participate in design reviews, critical code reviews, and architecture validation.

Maintain and improve platform architecture by supervising performance, identifying tech trends, and applying modern design solutions.

Develop and maintain embedded software components using C and C++ on Linux and QNX RTOS platforms.

Implement robust software error handling, diagnostics, and update mechanisms (e.g., OTA, UDS).

Perform software security analyses,



and contribute to cybersecurity implementations (e.g., TLS 1.2/1.3, encryption, secure boot).

Ensure compliance with automotive standards such as AUTOSAR and ISO 26262.

Collaborate with system engineers, hardware teams, and validation leads for specification, testing, and system integration.

Participate in architectural discussions across multiple modules (e.g., Download Manager, Install Agent, UDS, IPC, Orchestrator).

Maintain traceability from requirements to implementation and ensure architecture alignment across ECUs.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across global teams.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.

- 10-20 years of experience in embedded software development and software architecture.

- Deep expertise in Object-Oriented Design (OOD), Design Patterns, Architectural Patterns, and Concurrency Patterns.

- Extensive hands-on development in C++, with good familiarity in C.

- Strong background in Linux/QNX RTOS, POSIX APIs, CMake, Make, and Gnu Auto Tools.

- Proficient in version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and software traceability.

- Experience with automotive communication protocols: CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet.

- Familiarity with tools such as Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, INCA, and dSpace.

- Understanding of memory architecture (Flash, EEPROM), bootloaders, and secure firmware update flows.

- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

- Knowledge of AUTOSAR Adaptive/Classic, Yocto, or Android Automotive.

- Exposure to REST APIs, MQTT, DTLS, and modern IoT communication stacks.

- Good understanding of the OSI-ISO networking model and embedded networking stack.

- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional discussions and drive system-level alignment.

- Prior experience working in Agile, globally distributed development environments.

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📌 Senior Software Architect – Automotive Embedded Systems (Torino)
🏢 W3Global EU
📍 Torino