Automotive Solution Architect

Luxoft; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive software company in the UK is seeking a Solution Architect for an In-Vehicle Platform project. The role involves defining solution architecture, technical interfacing, and ensuring project alignment. Ideal candidates have experience in embedded automotive projects and strong skills in Linux or QNX platforms. This position offers opportunities for collaboration with international OEMs and potential for career growth in automotive software.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or System Engineer in embedded automotive projects.
• Strong knowledge of Linux- or QNX-based platforms.
• Familiarity with automotive protocols such as CAN, SOME/IP, UDS.
• Understanding of ECU integration and domain-based vehicle architectures.
• Experience with C/C++ or Python.
• Excellent communication skills in English (B2+).
• Japanese knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain end-to-end solution architecture for IVP-related components.
• Act as a technical interface between internal teams and the customer.
• Ensure alignment with customer requirements and project constraints.
• Support engineering teams during implementation and integration.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to solution design documentation.

Skills

Solution Architect

System Engineer

Linux platforms

QNX platforms

Automotive protocols (CAN, SOME/IP, UDS)

C/C++

Python

Communication skills (English B2+)

Japanese

Tools

AUTOSAR

Yocto

CI/CD (Jenkins, Git, Docker)

Job description

Project description

We are working on a cutting-edge In-Vehicle Platform (IVP) project for a major automotive OEM. The project focuses on delivering a modular software platform supporting next-generation automotive functions such as digital cockpit, connected services, and ADAS. Our Team: The project is driven by an international team of solution architects, developers, and integration engineers located across Europe and Asia. Technologies Used: Embedded Linux, QNX Hypervisor technologies, AUTOSAR Adaptive / Classic, Yocto, C++, Python, CAN, SOME/IP, CI/CD (Jenkins, Git, Docker). Opportunities: Collaboration with international OEMs, Exposure to SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) architecture, Potential for long-term engagement and career growth in automotive software.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain end-to-end solution architecture for IVP-related components
• Act as a technical interface between internal teams and the customer
• Ensure alignment with customer requirements and project constraints
• Support engineering teams during implementation and integration
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to solution design documentation
• Ensure scalability, modularity, and reusability of the proposed solution
• Collaborate with PM and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery

SKILLS

Must have

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or System Engineer in embedded automotive projects
• Strong knowledge of Linux- or QNX-based platforms
• Familiarity with automotive protocols such as CAN, SOME/IP, UDS
• Understanding of ECU integration and domain-based vehicle architectures
• Experience with C/C++ or Python
• Excellent communication skills in English (B2+)
• Japanese knowledge

Nice to have

Experience with AUTOSAR Adaptive or Classic platforms. Familiarity with Yocto build system and CI/CD pipelines. Background in SDV, domain controller or zonal architecture design. Experience in working directly with OEMs. Knowledge of cyber‑security concepts in the automotive domain.