Software Architect

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Software Architect to lead and support safety engineering activities across the product development lifecycle, with a strong focus on Occupant Safety Systems (OSS - Air Bags), safety analysis, and customer-facing project execution.

In this role, you will work closely with OEM customers, project teams, and cross-functional engineering stakeholders to drive ISO 26262-compliant safety activities, develop key safety work products, and support successful project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

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• Perform requirements engineering, including development and review of requirements.
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• Develop and review High-Level Design (HLD).
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• Review Low-Level Design (LLD).
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• Review system and software test specifications.
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• Communicate software architecture, design decisions, and updates to all relevant stakeholders.
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• Analyze potential non-compliance with dependability requirements.
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• Determine, implement, and verify compliance with dependability requirements.
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• Participate in CCR (Change/Customer Change Request) estimation along with the Project Manager (PM).
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• Moderate Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and identify impacted software components and test scope.
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• Mentor Software Leads, Software Engineers, and Test Teams to meet project and future program needs.
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• Define, implement, and verify dependability and safety-related software requirements.
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• Ensure compliance with automotive software quality processes and standards.
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• Support software architecture reviews with respect to reliability, maintainability, and robustness.
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Technical Skills & Expertise

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• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
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• Proven experience in embedded systems with Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) exposure.
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• Hands-on experience in Automotive Software Development using C language.
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• Strong knowledge of requirements engineering with the ability to deep dive into technical topics.
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• Good understanding of Agile methodologies.
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• Strong embedded systems knowledge.
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• Exposure to Model-Based Software Development.
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• Experience in Problem and Change Request Management.
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• Ability to analyze software impact and define appropriate test scope.
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• Support project estimation, planning, and technical risk assessment
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• Drive complex debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution. Good exposure to systematic methodology like DRBFM
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What We’re Looking For

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• BE (E&C or E&E or Instrumentation) or higher
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• 10–15 years of relevant work experience.
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• Experience working on large- and medium-scale projects.
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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• Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional project teams.
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• Strong commitment to learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
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• Excellent observation, leadership, and mentoring capabilities.
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• Experience supporting safety assessments, safety audits, and safety plan establishment for new projects.
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• Strong customer-facing experience, including OEM interfacing, project reviews, reporting, and acquisition support.
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• Ability to engage and influence customer-side stakeholders, including program and engineering teams.
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• Excellent communication, mentoring, training, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Nice to Have

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• Familiarity with related automotive standards and development frameworks such as ISO 26262, ASPICE, and broader OSS verification and validation practices.
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• Exposure to advanced technologies, including GenAI , to support automation in safety methods and engineering processes.
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• Relevant functional safety training, certifications, or assessment experience would be an advantage.
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B.Tech/M.Tech: Circuit branch , BE (E&C or E&E or Instrumentation) or higher

>10 years overall (SW Architect >2 years) 10–15 years of relevant work experience.