Software Factory Architect (Lead Developer) – Vehicle Motion (VM)
Core
Architect and build the global Software Factory & Developer Platform to standardize tooling, automate CI/CT pipelines, and accelerate safety-critical software development for the Vehicle Motion business unit.
Role type
Lead Software Factory Architect (Platform Engineering)
Builds
Global developer platform, CI/CT automation pipelines, containerized environments, and standardized build/testing frameworks.
Domain
Automotive software engineering / DevOps / Developer Experience
Required skills
Software architecture, CI/CT pipeline orchestration, containerization, build system engineering, automation scripting, security compliance integration, cross-functional collaboration, technical coaching, performance monitoring, documentation.
Preferred skills
AI coding assistant adoption, emerging DevOps technologies, automotive industry regulations knowledge.
Technologies
Visual Studio Code, GitHub Copilot, DevContainers, GitHub Actions, Conan, Make, MTC, Cantata, ECU-TEST, Python, PowerShell, Docker.
Responsibilities
Define and deploy modern IDE experiences and containerized environments; orchestrate CI/CT pipelines with self-hosted runners; engineer robust build systems and dependency structures; integrate safety-critical testing and simulation frameworks; implement Infrastructure-as-Code for scalable platform infrastructure; lead AI adoption and coaching for the global development team; establish platform governance, coding standards, and architectural guidelines; monitor pipeline efficiency and developer productivity metrics; embed security scanning and compliance checks into automated pipelines; drive cross-functional collaboration with product, QA, and operations teams; create documentation, runbooks, and training materials; evaluate and innovate on DevOps tools and methodologies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities