Electronics Software Architect

JR Italy; Varese; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in the automotive sector in Italy seeks a Software Architect to design robust, modular software architectures for embedded systems. This role demands expertise in embedded Linux and AUTOSAR, along with strong leadership and collaboration skills. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and about 8–10 years of relevant experience in safety-critical environments.

Competenze

• 8–10 years of experience in embedded software architecture within the automotive sector.
• Proven experience in safety-critical and real-time environments.

Mansioni

• Designs and documents software architecture including middleware and containers.
• Develops secure inter-process communication between Linux and AUTOSAR components.
• Defines the OTA update architecture and collaborates across teams.

Conoscenze

Embedded Linux software architecture

AUTOSAR interfacing

Performance analysis

Technical mentoring

Fluent in English

Formazione

Degree in Computer or Electronic Engineering

Strumenti

Docker

Automotive middleware protocols

Descrizione del lavoro

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Design and lead the development of a concrete, modular, and secure software architecture for the TCU, effectively integrating the provided Yocto Linux OS with AUTOSAR components. This role ensures system robustness, module interoperability, and operational efficiency, with a strong focus on OTA updates, IPC, performance, and security.

Key Accountabilities and Decision Ownership

• SW Architecture Definition : Designs and documents the software architecture, including middleware, containers, HAL, services, and application layers.
• IPC Design : Develops secure and efficient inter-process communication between Linux and AUTOSAR components.
• OTA & Updates : Defines the OTA update architecture, including A/B partitioning, fallback logic, and bootloader integration.
• Integration & Alignment : Collaborates across Linux, software development, security, and integration teams to ensure architectural alignment and testability.
• Applied Best Practices : Enforces layered architecture, embedded microservices, secure boot, and runtime hardening.
• Performance Optimization : Provides architectural direction to improve boot time, CPU/memory usage, and timing.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience

Embedded Platforms and Automotive Standards :

• Embedded Linux software architecture (Yocto-based or similar).
• AUTOSAR Classic interfacing (MCU).
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, ISO 21434, Automotive SPICE, and IATF 16949.

Containerization and Middleware :

• Practical experience with container technologies in automotive contexts (Docker, LxC).
• Automotive middleware protocols (MQTT, CAN, LIN, CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet).

System Design and Optimization :

• Safety-critical and real-time software design.
• Performance analysis (memory footprint, timing, boot time).
• Leadership and Collaboration :
• Technical mentoring and hands-on problem-solving.
• Fluent in English for technical coordination and supplier management.

Must-Have Technical / Professional Qualifications

• Degree in Computer or Electronic Engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience in embedded software architecture within the automotive sector.
• Proven experience in constrained, safety-critical, and real-time environments.