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System Architect for Cockpit Domain Controller

coimbatore, inFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-15

Core

Define end-to-end system architecture for automotive embedded systems and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms, focusing on Digital Cockpit, Infotainment, and connectivity.

Role type

Senior System Architect (Automotive Embedded/SDV)

Builds

Functional, logical, and physical architectures for vehicle software platforms including Android Automotive OS, QNX, and hypervisor-based multi-OS systems.

Domain

Automotive industry, specifically Software Defined Vehicles (SDV), Digital Cockpit, and Infotainment.

Required skills

Automotive embedded systems architecture, requirements engineering, system decomposition, interface definition, architecture modeling, Automotive SPICE, ISO 26262, UNR155, ISO/SAE 21434, CAN/CAN FD/LIN/Ethernet/SOME/IP/DoIP protocols, AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive, QNX, Linux, Android Automotive OS, hypervisor-based multi-OS architectures, OTA software update architecture, UDS diagnostics, AI/ML integration in automotive systems.

Preferred skills

Experience in Infotainment, Digital Cockpit, Connectivity, and ADAS domains.

Technologies

AUTOSAR, QNX, Linux, Android Automotive OS, SOME/IP, DoIP, UDS, Hypervisor

Responsibilities

Define end-to-end system architecture for automotive embedded systems and SDV platforms; Analyze customer and stakeholder requirements and derive complete system architecture and design; Create and maintain system architecture models, interface specifications, and design documentation; Ensure end-to-end traceability from customer requirements through system design, implementation, and validation; Lead architecture reviews and provide technical direction to system, software, and hardware engineering teams; Define communication and integration architecture using automotive protocols; Ensure compliance with Automotive SPICE, ISO 26262, AIS189 & AIS190, UNR155, ISO/SAE 21434, and OEM-specific development processes; Perform technical feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments for new features and technologies; Support system integration, issue analysis, root cause investigation, and technical problem resolution; Drive architecture governance by establishing design standards, best practices, and reusable architecture frameworks; Manage architectural changes, impact analysis, and configuration control across product releases; Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in system engineering and architecture activities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership