Software Factory Architect (Lead Developer) - Vehicle Motion (VM)

Bosch

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 4,200,000 - 6,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is seeking a hands-on Software Factory Architect in Bengaluru to define, develop, and deploy a modern tool stack and agile engineering practices for the Vehicle Motion domain.

The role focuses on building automated CI/CT pipelines, IaC, AI-enabled workflows, and governance across global teams, ensuring secure, scalable development environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/SE or related field.
8+ years of hands-on software development and platform engineering experience.
Experience with safety-critical/regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Define, build and deploy the core tech stack for the Software Factory.
Orchestrate CI/CT pipelines using GitHub Actions and self-hosted runners.
Modernize build systems with Conan and internal Make Tool Chain (MTC).
Automate testing and simulation with Cantata, ECU-TEST and custom sims.
Implement IaC using Python, PowerShell and Docker containers.
Champion AI adoption by educating global teams on new methods and AI tooling.
Establish platform governance, standards and best practices across Vehicle Motion.
Create standardized templates and frameworks for consistency across teams.
Monitor CI/CT, build times and developer productivity; optimize bottlenecks.
Embed security scans, compliance checks and safety standards in pipelines.

Skills

Software architecture

DevOps

CI/CD automation

AI adoption

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Master's degree

Tools

GitHub Actions

GitHub Copilot

Conan

Docker

DevContainers

Cantata

ECU-TEST

Job description

Company Description

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 27,000+ associates, it is the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

Job Description

The Opportunity: Architect the Future of Developer Experience. We are seeking a hands-on, high-impact Software Factory Architect to champion the greenfield creation and deployment of our Global Software Factory & Developer Platform in Bengaluru. This is a unique, high-influence role.

You are an exceptional engineer and architect at heart.
Your mission is to define, develop, and deploy the modern tool stack and agile engineering methodologies for the entire Vehicle Motion (VM) business unit globally. You will act as the ultimate architect-developer and technical coach.
You will build core tooling, automate complex release pipelines, and actively coach and mentor other developers on how to adopt these new, cutting-edge, and AI-accelerated ways of working.
Your mission is to build an environment that makes writing safety-critical software fast, automated, and enjoyable.

Your Mission & Responsibilities:

As the Software Factory Architect, you will own the defining, building, and deploying of the following core technical stack: Define the Development Environment: Standardize and roll out modern IDE experiences using Visual Studio Code, accelerating development by embedding GitHub Copilot and leveraging containerized developer environments via DevContainers.
Orchestrate CI/CT Pipelines: Design and build continuous integration and continuous testing automation utilizing GitHub Actions and self-hosted runners.
Modernize Build Systems: Engineer robust build and dependency structures using Conan
Make, custom build scripts, and the internal Make Tool Chain (MTC).
Automate Testing & Simulation: Integrate advanced, safety-critical testing frameworks including Cantata, ECU-TEST, and custom simulation frameworks.
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Develop and maintain scalable, reproducible platform infrastructure using Python, PowerShell, Docker containers.
Accelerate AI Adoption: Lead the change by educating and coaching the global development team on modern engineering methodologies and the productive adoption of AI coding assistants.
Establish Platform Governance & Standards: Define and enforce coding standards, architectural guidelines, and engineering best practices across the Vehicle Motion organization.
Create standardized templates and frameworks to ensure consistency and quality across all development teams.
Monitor Performance & Developer Productivity: Establish metrics and monitoring systems to track CI/CT pipeline efficiency, build times, and developer productivity.
Identify bottlenecks and implement optimization strategies to continuously improve the developer experience and reduce time-to-market.
Integrate Security & Compliance: Embed security scanning, compliance checks, and safety-critical standards into the automated pipeline.
Ensure all tooling and processes align with automotive industry regulations and organizational security policies.
Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product management, quality assurance, operations, and business stakeholders to align the Software Factory roadmap with organizational objectives.
Facilitate workshops and working sessions to gather requirements and drive platform adoption.
Create Documentation & Knowledge Management: Develop comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and training materials for the Software Factory platform.
Establish knowledge repositories and conduct regular training sessions to ensure all developers can effectively leverage the platform.
Evaluate & Innovate: Stay current with emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies in the DevOps and developer experience landscape.