Principal Software Architect (all genders)

UnderstandAI GmbH; Karlsruhe; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading AI technology firm in Germany is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to architect and drive the development of their cloud-native AI product. The role emphasizes technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration, requiring expertise in cloud-native technologies and a strong background in web development. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Leistungen

Competitive salary package

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

EGYM Wellpass

Deutschland-Ticket, Jobticket

BusinessBike

Up to 30 days of workation around the world

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in software architecture and technical leadership of large engineering teams.
• Deep expertise in cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, microservices, CI/CD, cloud platforms).
• Strong background in frontend and backend web development (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, Java, Python).
• Solid understanding of the automotive domain, especially autonomous driving, robotics, and computer vision.

Aufgaben

• Design and evolve the software architecture of our cloud-native web platform.
• Identify and integrate emerging technologies into our product roadmap.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to translate customer needs into technical solutions.
• Interface with customers to understand their requirements and feedback.
• Represent the engineering team in steering groups and contribute to product and technology decisions.
• Proactively identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Kenntnisse

Software Architecture

Cloud-Native Technologies

Kubernetes

Microservices

CI/CD

React

Node.js

Java

Python

Technical Leadership

Architectural Design

Jobbeschreibung

Keywords

Software Architecture, Cloud-Native Technologies, Kubernetes, Microservices, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, React, Angular, Node.js, Java, Python, Autonomous Driving, AD/ADAS, Robotics, Computer Vision, Simulations, Safety Systems, Technical Leadership, Architectural Design, Technical Strategy, Team Mentoring, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Steering, Innovation, Industry Thought Leadership, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Influence, Proactive Attitude, Self-Driven, Passion for Technology, Team Education, Autonomous driving, Artificial intelligence, Simulation Environments, Scenarios

The role

We’re seeking a visionary Principal Software Engineer (all genders) to architect and drive the development of our flagship cloud-native AI product. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the product’s technical direction, influencing engineering teams, and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization, including steering groups within our parent company.

This is a functional leadership role for someone who thrives on ownership, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. The position reports to the Head of Engineering.

Your tasks

• Architectural Leadership: Design and evolve the software architecture of our cloud-native web platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Technical Strategy: Identify and integrate emerging technologies and industry trends into our product roadmap.
• Team Influence: Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of excellence, autonomy, and continuous learning.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate customer needs into technical solutions.
• Customer Engagement: Interface with customers to understand their requirements and feedback, translating insights into actionable engineering tasks.
• Strategic Steering: Represent the engineering team in steering groups with our parent company, contributing to high-level product and technology decisions.
• Innovation Driver: Proactively identify opportunities for innovation and improvement across the product lifecycle.
• Industry Thought Leadership: Stay informed about technical trends in AD/ADAS and AI and analyze their implications for our product.

What will you need to be successful?

• Proven experience in software architecture and technical leadership of large engineering teams.
• Deep expertise in cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, microservices, CI/CD, cloud platforms).
• Strong background in frontend and backend web development (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, Java, Python).
• Solid understanding of the automotive domain, especially autonomous driving, robotics, and computer vision.
• Knowledge of autonomous driving scenarios, simulations, and safety is a plus.

What we offer

• A company where you can make a difference.
• A crucial role in a young, dynamic, and fast-growing environment that fosters trust, respect, and personal growth.
• Being part of a German high-tech success story in AD/ADAS and AI/ML.
• Competitive salary package, flexible working hours, hybrid working model.
• EGYM Wellpass.
• Deutschland-Ticket, Jobticket.
• BusinessBike.
• Up to 30 days of workation around the world.

Overview of our tech stack

Kubernetes, Microservices, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, React, Angular, Node.js, Java, Python, Computer Vision

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