Software Architect

We are looking for an experienced Meter Cluster Software Architect with strong knowledge of automotive instrument cluster systems, software architecture, vehicle communication, diagnostics, functional safety, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Own and define the end-to-end software architecture for analog, digital, and hybrid instrument clusters.
• Define hardware and software partitioning, boot architecture, diagnostics, memory management, communication, and software update strategy.
• Lead system and software requirement analysis, decomposition, allocation, and traceability for cluster functions.
• Work on cluster features such as vehicle speed, RPM, odometer, telltales, warnings, gauges, alerts, diagnostics, and DID-related functions.
• Define and govern vehicle communication interfaces, including CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and SOME/IP.
• Define interfaces between application software, AUTOSAR layers, middleware, drivers, hardware, displays, and graphics components.
• Support bootloader, flashing, OTA/FOTA update, diagnostic, and recovery strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE), ISO 26262 Functional Safety, and AUTOSAR Classic standards.
• Support functional safety activities, including software safety requirements, safety mechanisms, and technical reviews.
• Act as the technical authority for system-level issue resolution, architecture decisions, change impact analysis, and integration support.
• Manage requirements, defects, technical changes, and traceability using tools such as JIRA and IBM DOORS.
• Support vehicle integration and validation readiness across bench testing, HIL testing, system integration, and early vehicle testing phases.
• Review software architecture, design documents, interface specifications, and technical deliverables.
• Identify architecture risks, performance issues, resource limitations, and integration dependencies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to system engineers, software architects, developers, and validation teams.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, validation, vehicle, functional safety, cybersecurity, and program management teams.
• Work directly with Japanese OEM and Tier-1 customers for technical discussions, requirement clarification, issue resolution, and project reviews.
• Ensure on-time delivery while maintaining software quality, technical compliance, and system performance.

Required Experience and Skills

• 10+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems, including strong experience in instrument or meter cluster software architecture.
• Experience with analog, digital, or hybrid instrument cluster systems.
• Strong experience in system architecture, software architecture, requirement analysis, and software integration.
• Good knowledge of automotive communication protocols, including CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and SOME/IP.
• Experience with AUTOSAR Classic architecture and automotive embedded software development.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostics, including UDS, DIDs, DTCs, flashing, and bootloader concepts.
• Experience with ASPICE processes and requirement traceability.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety at system and software levels.
• Experience with system integration, bench testing, HIL, and vehicle validation.
• Experience using JIRA, IBM DOORS, or similar requirement and issue-management tools.
• Strong problem-solving, technical decision-making, and change impact analysis skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate with multiple engineering teams.
• Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.

Language Requirements

• Japanese: JLPT N3 or above is mandatory.
• The candidate must be able to conduct direct technical discussions with Japanese OEM and Tier-1 customers.
• English: Business-level communication is preferred.