The Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of vehicle systems and applications, with a primary focus on software architecture for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and connected vehicle platforms. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional and international teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performance software systems.
The engineer also mentors junior developers, contributes to architecture governance, and supports the delivery of high-quality software solutions through best practices in documentation, quality, security, and continuous improvement.
Define and maintain end-to-end software architecture for EV and connected vehicle platforms
Develop architecture-level requirements including system decomposition, interface definitions, and communication structures
Establish software design standards and architectural patterns for consistent quality and collaboration
Design scalable embedded, edge, and cloud software architectures aligned with automotive best practices
Architect integrations for telematics units, gateways, and connectivity modules
Collaborate with backend and cloud teams to support telemetry, diagnostics, OTA updates, and fleet management systems
Evaluate and select technology stacks, frameworks, and development tools
Troubleshoot software and system integration issues across vehicle platforms
Resolve complex technical challenges related to architecture design and deployment
Improve engineering processes through documentation, automation, and standardized workflows
Support system configuration, training, and technical enablement as needed
Work with cross-functional teams to implement and support new technologies and features
Travel for engineering collaboration and project support as required
Strong understanding of vehicle software architecture and connected vehicle ecosystems
Ability to translate system requirements into architectural specifications and interface designs
Proficiency in architecture documentation such as high-level designs, interface definitions, and modeling frameworks
Expertise in embedded and connected vehicle software architectures, modular design, and system partitioning
Experience applying automotive standards and best practices in software development
Proficiency with modern development and modeling toolchains and CI/CD workflows
Broad understanding of full-stack systems to support cross-platform collaboration
Advanced root cause analysis across embedded, cloud, and vehicle communication systems
Ability to optimize performance, scalability, and system reliability
Strong adherence to software safety and validation standards
Focus on accuracy, compliance, and system robustness
Effective management of multiple technical initiatives
Clear communication across engineering and operational teams
Hands-on experience with software validation and hardware integration
Knowledge of testing and verification best practices
Drive to enhance software architecture quality and development efficiency
Commitment to staying current with emerging technologies
Bachelors degree in Software Engineering or a related field required
Advanced degree or professional certifications preferred
5+ years of experience in software engineering or software architecture, ideally in automotive or EV environments
Experience designing and guiding development using modern software stacks and modeling tools
Strong knowledge of vehicle communication protocols and system integration
Experience with connected vehicle platforms, cloud services, and distributed systems
Proven ability to architect, troubleshoot, and optimize complex software systems
Experience working in cross-functional development teams and technical documentation tools
| Location | Riverside, California |
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