Principal Software Architect (all genders)

Stellenbeschreibung

Are you interested in the position of Principal Software Architect (all genders) at understandAI GmbH? On the job platform Instaffo, you can apply for this and other jobs with ease. Create your profile in under 3 minutes and start the application process with just a few clicks. Please note that the position is only available to applicants from Germany. The language requirement for this position is: English - Fluent.

We’re seeking a visionary Principal Software Engineer (all genders) to architect and drive the development of our flagship cloud-native AI product. Activities

• 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.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software architecture and technical leadership of larger 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.

Application Process

1. Cultural Fit Interview - remote
2. Technical Interview - remote
3. Meet the team day in our office

About the Company

Since our founding in 2017 in Karlsruhe, Germany, we have established ourselves as the premier annotation partner for companies revolutionizing the autonomous vehicle landscape. With over 7+ years of ADAS / AD project experience, we have transformed complex validation challenges into real-world solutions that accelerate project timelines. In collaboration with industry giants like dSPACE, we offer comprehensive solutions for validating and homologating ground truth programs, empowering you to overcome challenges and realize your autonomous vision.