Senior Automotive Infotainment Architect (Ui & Connectivity)
Placements24
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Placements24 is seeking a Remote Automotive Software Architect to define the architecture for infotainment systems. This fully remote role supports global automotive projects, requiring deep expertise in embedded software, Linux, QNX, and HMI integration.
You will lead architecture decisions and guide development across time zones. The candidate will shape in-car user experiences and ensure scalable, robust software across platforms, contributing to connected car features while enjoying flexible
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of software development experience, with at least 5 years in automotive software architecture for infotainment or embedded systems.
- Proven experience in designing complex, multi-component software systems.
- Deep understanding of embedded OS (Linux, QNX, Android Automotive) and real-time concepts.
Responsibilities
- Define and document the software architecture for automotive infotainment systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
- Lead the design of system components, interfaces, and interactions between software modules (navigation, media, communication, vehicle settings).
- Collaborate with product managers, hardware engineers, UI/UX designers, and software teams to translate requirements into technical specifications.
- Establish and enforce software development standards, best practices, and coding guidelines.
- Evaluate and select technologies, frameworks, and tools for implementation.
- Provide technical leadership to software teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring robustness and reliability of the infotainment system.
- Contribute to the definition of the software strategy for connected car features and services.
- Review architectural designs and code for alignment with the architecture.
- Stay current with trends in automotive infotainment, embedded systems, and software architecture.
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Our client, a global leader in automotive technology, is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Remote Automotive Software Architect to design and define the architecture for cutting-edge infotainment systems. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute from anywhere. You will be responsible for creating robust, scalable, and maintainable software architectures that power the in-car digital experience. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of embedded software development, operating systems (Linux, QNX), HMI principles, and complex system integration. This is a critical role shaping the future of automotive user interfaces and connectivity for vehicles deployed worldwide. Your expertise will guide development teams in delivering exceptional user experiences.
Our client, a global leader in automotive technology, is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Remote Automotive Software Architect to design and define the architecture for cutting-edge infotainment systems. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute from anywhere. You will be responsible for creating robust, scalable, and maintainable software architectures that power the in-car digital experience. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of embedded software development, operating systems (Linux, QNX), HMI principles, and complex system integration. This is a critical role shaping the future of automotive user interfaces and connectivity for vehicles deployed worldwide. Your expertise will guide development teams in delivering exceptional user experiences.
- Define and document the software architecture for automotive infotainment systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
- Lead the design of system components, interfaces, and interactions between various software modules (e.g., navigation, media, communication, vehicle settings).
- Collaborate closely with product managers, hardware engineers, UI/UX designers, and software development teams to translate requirements into technical specifications.
- Establish and enforce software development standards, best practices, and coding guidelines.
- Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for implementation.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the robustness and reliability of the infotainment system.
- Contribute to the definition of the overall software strategy for connected car features and services.
- Review architectural designs and code implementations to ensure alignment with the defined architecture.
- Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in automotive infotainment, embedded systems, and software architecture.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years focused on automotive software architecture, particularly in infotainment or embedded systems.
- Proven experience in designing complex, multi-component software systems.
- Deep understanding of embedded operating systems (Linux, QNX, Android Automotive) and real-time concepts.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, MOST, Automotive Ethernet).
- Experience with HMI/GUI development principles and frameworks.
- Strong understanding of software design patterns and architectural styles.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and influence technical direction.
- This fully remote position offers a competitive salary commensurate with your experience and expertise, along with performance-based bonuses.
- Our client provides comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Employees benefit from a generous retirement savings plan, ample paid time off, and flexible working hours.
- We invest in our employees' growth through continuous learning opportunities, including access to online courses, workshops, and industry conferences.
- The ability to work from anywhere provides unparalleled flexibility.
- This role offers the chance to be part of a highly innovative team driving the future of automotive technology from the comfort of your home office.
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