Remote Automotive Software Architect

Placements24; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Executive-level salary

Fully remote work

Global health insurance

Stock options

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Automotive Software Architect to design and guide complex software systems for future automotive platforms. This senior role defines the architecture, sets technical standards, and ensures scalability, reliability, and maintainability of software solutions, working fully remotely with cross-functional teams.

You will lead architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into robust designs,

Qualificações

• Master's or PhD in a relevant technical field.
• 10+ years of software development experience with at least 5 years in architecture.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems, RTOS, and automotive protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Define high-level software architecture for automotive systems, including embedded software, cloud connectivity, and UI.
• Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices across teams.
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and tools to support the architectural vision.
• Translate requirements into robust, scalable software designs with systems engineers.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across development lifecycles.
• Conduct architectural reviews and mitigate technical risks.

Conhecimentos

Embedded systems

RTOS

CAN / Automotive Ethernet

Cloud platforms

Microservices

CI/CD

Software design patterns

Architectural leadership

Remote collaboration

Formação académica

Master's degree in Computer Science

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Ferramentas

CI/CD pipelines

Automotive protocol knowledge (CAN, Automotive Ethernet)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Remote Automotive Software Architect to design and guide the development of complex software systems for future automotive platforms. This senior role involves defining the overall architecture, setting technical standards, and ensuring the scalability, reliability, and maintainability of our software solutions. You will work in a fully remote capacity, collaborating with cross-functional teams including software engineers, hardware specialists, and product managers. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced architect to shape the technological future of the automotive industry from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document the high-level software architecture for automotive systems, including embedded software, cloud connectivity, and user interfaces.
• Establish and enforce software development standards, best practices, and coding guidelines across the engineering teams.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to support the architectural vision.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and product owners to translate requirements into robust and scalable software designs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Conduct architectural reviews, identify technical risks, and propose mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architecture role, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and automotive communication protocols (CAN, Automotive Ethernet).
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms, microservices architectures, and CI/CD practices.
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns and architectural principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

• A highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from any location.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Opportunities to lead transformative projects in the future of mobility.