Senior Software Architect - Infotainment

Bosch Group

$120K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of extensive experience in software development with a strong foundation in various software engineering principles.
  • Proven experience in designing and architecting complex software systems across different technologies and platforms.
  • Expert proficiency in C++ with strong debugging skills in multiple environments.
  • Solid understanding of Linux internals, including system calls, processes, memory management, and basic device driver concepts.
  • Architect-level understanding of QNX OS internals, including microkernel architecture and inter-process communication.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills in architectural design and hands-on debugging.
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership in AOSP or similar embedded Android/QNX contexts.

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve the architectural roadmap for software products, aligning with business goals and industry practices.
  • Lead the design of complex software systems and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation.
  • Evaluate new technologies and conduct technical feasibility studies to identify risks and strategies.
  • Recommend new technologies and tools to enhance development efficiency and product quality.
  • Design and execute QNX virtualization concepts and ensure optimal system performance.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers, promoting technical excellence and innovation.
  • Act as the primary technical contact for complex issues, leading efforts in debugging and root cause analysis.
  • Communicate technical progress and architectural decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for technical skill development and knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborative work culture promoting continuous learning and innovation.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in software architecture.
  • Active mentorship from industry experts in the field of embedded systems.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Core Responsibilities:
  • Architectural Vision & Strategy: Define, evolve, and communicate the architectural roadmap for various software products and platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals, product requirements, and industry best practices.
  • System Design & Documentation: Lead the design of complex software systems, components, and interfaces across different technology stacks. Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation (e.g., design documents, architectural diagrams, API specifications).
  • Technical Feasibility & Risk Assessment: Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and approaches. Conduct technical feasibility studies and identify potential risks and mitigation strategies for architectural decisions.
  • Technology Selection: Recommend and justify the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies that enhance development efficiency and product quality.
  • Virtualization and System Performance: Design and execute QNX virtualization concepts for Cluster, ADAS and IVI functionalities as well as ensure optimal system performance of defined concepts
  • Technical Guidance & Mentorship: Provide expert technical guidance, mentorship, and support to a team of software engineers. Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation within the platform domain.
  • Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Act as the primary technical point of contact for complex issues, leading debugging efforts and root cause analysis within the AOSP stack, and guiding the team in resolving critical challenges.
  • Technical Communication & Reporting: Effectively communicate technical progress, challenges, and architectural decisions (especially those related to platform and AOSP work) to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment.
  • Technical Skill Development: Identify and promote opportunities for technical skill development within the team, sharing knowledge and best practices for platform and AOSP development.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Software Engineering Experience: 8+ years of extensive experience in software development, with a strong foundation in diverse software engineering principles.
  • Architectural Expertise: Proven experience in designing and architecting complex software systems, demonstrating a breadth of knowledge across different technologies and platforms.
  • Programming Languages: Expert proficiency in C++ with strong debugging skills in multiple environments.
  • Linux Expertise: Solid understanding of Linux internals, including system calls, processes, memory management, and basic device driver concepts.
  • QNX Expertise: Architect-level understanding of QNX OS internals, including microkernel architecture, message passing, process models, drivers, and inter-process communication (IPC).
  • Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges in both architectural design and hands-on Android/QNX debugging.
  • Technical Leadership: Demonstrated experience in providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, particularly within AOSP or similar embedded Android/QNX contexts.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, from junior engineers to executive stakeholders.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with other embedded systems development.
  • Experience with performance optimization and profiling tools for Android/Linux/QNX.
  • Understanding of security best practices in the Android/QNX ecosystem.
  • Prior experience in embedded cockpit or infotainment development.


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