CareerPlan

Lead Principal Architect Research and Development (f/m/div)

EttlingenFull-time2026-08-31 → 2026-10-24

Core

Lead architecture and technical direction for safety-critical embedded firmware in next-generation automotive systems.

Role type

Lead Principal Architect (Embedded Systems)

Builds

Safety-critical embedded firmware and AUTOSAR-based operating systems for automotive applications.

Domain

Automotive / Embedded Software

Required skills

Embedded software architecture, Requirements engineering, AUTOSAR, Functional safety (ISO 26262), System design, Technical risk assessment, Design reviews, Software qualification, Stakeholder management, Cross-team collaboration

Preferred skills

Automotive industry experience, Master's degree in CS/Electrical/Automotive Engineering

Technologies

AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, Embedded Firmware

Responsibilities

Lead architecture and technical direction of safety-critical embedded firmware, Analyze stakeholders and system requirements driving requirements engineering, Define high-level software architectures aligned with automotive standards, Guide and support development teams during implementation, Drive integration of AUTOSAR-based operating systems and middleware, Lead technical risk assessments and contribute to software qualification and safety case activities

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship