Senior Service Architect (Playground / Developer Platform)
Core
Designing the service structure and developer experience for a Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platform that connects third-party applications and services.
Role type
Senior Service Architect (Developer Platform)
Builds
SDKs, APIs, Developer Portal, and development environments for vehicle functionality and data access.
Domain
Automotive / Software Defined Vehicles / Cloud Platforms
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Service strategy, platform planning, product lifecycle management, complex system structuring, developer experience (DX) design, cross-organizational coordination, release planning, requirement specification
Preferred skills
Developer Platform operations, SDK/API policy design, Android Automotive OS/IVI Platform knowledge, vehicle development processes, external partner platform management, technical documentation design
Technologies
SDK, API, Developer Portal, Cloud Console, Android Automotive OS, IVI Platform
Responsibilities
Define service strategy and product direction for the Developer Platform; Plan Developer Portal, Console, SDK, and API tools; Design and improve the end-to-end developer journey; Define platform policies for SDK/API lifecycle, authentication, authorization, and versioning; Collaborate with engineering to implement product requirements; Coordinate release plans across vehicle, cloud, and SDK/API systems; Prioritize platform improvements based on developer feedback and operational data.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
