Lead Software Architect

About

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries.

Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your Role

• Lead and own software architecture activities for embedded systems targeting SoC / ASIC platforms.
• Define and maintain high-level and detailed software architecture, including components, interfaces, data flows, timing, performance, and safety mechanisms.
• Drive architectural decisions for AUTOSAR-based solutions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and compliance with project constraints.
• Ensure alignment with Functional Safety requirements and support activities compliant with ISO 26262, including safety concept allocation and architectural safety measures.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, system engineering, and verification teams to ensure end-to-end consistency and feasibility.
• Model and document the architecture using Sparx Enterprise Architect (UML/SysML as applicable).
• Support architecture validation and design exploration using Math Works Simulink where relevant.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, technical guidance, and mentoring of development teams.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to integration, performance, safety, and long-term maintainability.

Your Profile

• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development, with significant experience in software architecture roles.
• Proven background in SoC / ASIC-based systems.
• Strong experience with AUTOSAR (architecture concepts, configuration, integration).
• Solid Functional Safety background:
  • Safety Engineering
  • ISO 26262
• Experience with Embedded Linux (architecture and system-level understanding).
• Proficiency with Sparx Enterprise Architect.
• Experience or exposure to Math Works Simulink in an architectural or model-based context.

Nice to Have

• Experience with safety audits, assessments, or safety case support.
• Knowledge of Automotive SPICE or similar quality frameworks.
• Experience working in multi-site or distributed teams.