Airbag Platform Software Architect

Job Description

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Airbag Software Architect (10–15 Years)

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Software Architect to drive the architecture and development of next-generation automotive safety platform software for Airbag Electronic Control Units (ECUs). In this role, you will define software architecture, guide technical teams, influence platform strategy, and ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable, and safety-compliant embedded software solutions.

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive technologies, collaborating with global teams while shaping the software platform for future vehicle programs.

Key Responsibilities

Software Architecture & Design

• Own software architecture for automotive embedded systems throughout the complete software lifecycle.
• Translate system requirements into scalable, modular and maintainable software architectures.
• Develop and review High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD).
• Define architectural guidelines, software interfaces and design principles.
• Drive architecture reviews and ensure compliance with software quality standards including resource consumption.

Requirements & Quality

• Perform requirement engineering, feasibility analysis, and impact assessment.
• Review software requirements, test specifications, and design artifacts.
• Moderate Change Control Boards (CCBs) and assess software impacts for change requests.
• Support project estimation, planning, and technical risk assessment.

Safety & Dependability

• Define, implement, and verify dependability and safety-related software requirements.
• Ensure compliance with automotive software quality processes and standards.
• Support software architecture reviews with respect to reliability, maintainability, and robustness.

Software Development & Debugging

• Support embedded software development using C.
• Drive complex debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution. Good exposure to systematic methodology like DRBFM
• Ensure software quality through effective design reviews and technical governance.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical direction and mentoring to Software Leads and development teams.
• Strong system thinking and decision-making skills.
• Guide teams in resolving complex technical challenges and architectural bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with System, Software, Test, and Project teams across global locations.
• Participate in technical decision-making and platform roadmap discussions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Good knowledge in Agile methodologies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Embedded System, Computer Science or related disciplines.
• 10–15 years of experience in Automotive Embedded Software Development in large/medium scale projects
• Proven experience as Software Architect or Senior Technical Lead.

Qualifications

BE, BTech

Additional Information

10-15