Automotive Software Architect and Toolchain Engineer Job at Randstad (Norwich)

Job Description

Define, document and maintain end-to-end software architecture across embedded software platforms, operating system layers, middleware, applications, development tools and verification environments for automotive electric drive systems. Establish and promote software development standards, architectural patterns, coding practices and best-practice workflows across engineering teams. Support the definition, implementation and continuous improvement of software processes, methods and toolchains aligned with ASPICE. Ensure software architecture aligns with product roadmaps, system requirements, functional safety needs, cybersecurity considerations, performance targets and structured automotive development processes. Evaluate and select core technologies, frameworks, libraries, operating systems, development tools and software components to support long-term scalability, maintainability, reuse and performance.

Job Responsibility

Define, document and maintain end-to-end software architecture across embedded software platforms, operating system layers, middleware, applications, development tools and verification environments for automotive electric drive systems
Establish and promote software development standards, architectural patterns, coding practices and best-practice workflows across engineering teams
Support the definition, implementation and continuous improvement of software processes, methods and toolchains aligned with ASPICE
Ensure software architecture aligns with product roadmaps, system requirements, functional safety needs, cybersecurity considerations, performance targets and structured automotive development processes
Evaluate and select core technologies, frameworks, libraries, operating systems, development tools and software components to support long-term scalability, maintainability, reuse and performance
Design and maintain a unified and automated development environment, including build systems, configuration management, code generation tools, CI/CD pipelines, automated test execution and verification frameworks
Specify, manage and configure development tools across the full software lifecycle, including requirements management, architecture modelling, model-based development, code generation, compilers, static analysis, unit testing, integration testing, calibration, diagnostics, debugging, simulation and HIL environments
Support the integration of MATLAB/Simulink, autocode generation, embedded C/C++, calibration tools, diagnostic tools, simulators and test automation into a consistent software delivery workflow
Implement advanced tools and methods such as automated defect detection, early-stage simulation, model-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, processor-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop and automated verification
Establish metrics, dashboards and feedback loops to monitor and improve software quality, development efficiency, process maturity, defect trends and delivery cycle time
Drive defect reduction through improved build processes, automated testing, code quality gates, traceability, architectural governance and continuous integration
Work closely with embedded software, controls, systems, electronics, motor design, calibration, validation and test teams to ensure architectural consistency, tool compatibility and process alignment
Support software release readiness by improving traceability, repeatability, version control, verification evidence and development process compliance
Support innovation activities by exploring emerging technologies, tools and methodologies relevant to automotive electric drive systems

Requirements

Experience defining scalable, maintainable and high-performance software architectures for embedded automotive or electric drive systems
Strong capability in developing and maintaining software tools for simulation, testing, calibration, diagnostics, integration and automated software delivery
Experience with model-based development environments, including MATLAB/Simulink and similar platforms, to support system simulation, control development, testing and validation
Good understanding of automotive software development processes and toolchains aligned with ASPICE principles
Awareness of functional safety and software quality expectations in automotive development environments
Ability to integrate software tools into existing workflows, automate repetitive activities and enable efficient data exchange across software, hardware, controls and test environments
Experience with CI/CD, automated build systems, version control, requirements traceability, static analysis, automated testing and software quality metrics
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across software, controls, hardware, systems, calibration and validation teams
Ability to evaluate emerging technologies, improve workflows and introduce innovative solutions that enhance development efficiency, quality and system performance
Practical understanding of embedded software development, real-time systems, automotive communication protocols, diagnostics, calibration and HIL testing would be beneficial

Nice to have

Practical understanding of embedded software development, real-time systems, automotive communication protocols, diagnostics, calibration and HIL testing would be beneficial
Ability to evaluate emerging technologies, improve workflows

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