Luxoft
DXC Luxoft is a leading software services company specializing in automotive software. Our Architect, IIX Systems, is a senior technical leader responsible for shaping, validating, and guiding the detailed architecture of infotainment and digital experience solutions within the Interior, Infotainment & Digital Experience (IIX) domain.
Architectural Design and Technical Leadership
Translate the architectural vision and platform principles into system and software architecture design specifications and integration blueprints.
Define and maintain system decomposition, component responsibilities, and inter-process communication interfaces.
Drive the evaluation and adoption of technologies that support modularity, reusability, and scalability.
Serve as the technical lead for complex design and integration challenges across software, hardware, and vehicle network layers.
Review and validate design proposals from development teams for technical soundness and architectural alignment.
System Integration and Cross-Domain Alignment
Lead technical deep dives and design reviews across functional areas such as Applications, SW platform and Hardware.
Ensure seamless interaction and data exchange between IIX subsystems and adjacent vehicle domains.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Delivery Units to align architecture deliverables with project milestones.
Support integration readiness by identifying dependencies, risks, and optimization opportunities early in the lifecycle.
Provide hands-on guidance during system bring-up, debugging, and performance tuning phases.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with cross-functional teams including Brand Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Security to align technical decisions with product and compliance goals.
Engage with Tier 1 suppliers and technology vendors to ensure interoperability and adherence to interface specifications.
Contribute to cross-brand forums and architecture working groups to promote standardization and knowledge sharing.
Serve as a mentor and technical resource for engineers and architects, fostering growth within the architecture team.
Technical Governance and Risk Management
Support the definition and enforcement of architecture review processes, design quality gates, and compliance checklists.
Identify and mitigate technical risks related to performance, scalability, safety, and maintainability.
Ensure solutions comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards (ISO 26262, UNECE R155/R156).
Contribute to maintaining architectural traceability from requirements to implementation and validation.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Monitor emerging technologies in embedded systems, Android OS, and connected car ecosystems.
Propose improvements to architecture methodologies, tools, and documentation standards.
Contribute to capability-building efforts by developing reusable design assets and best practices.
Foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation within the architecture and engineering community.
Work Flexibility
Calls, (virtual) meetings & workshops (overlapping with German/US business hours as needed) to align with leadership and development teams.
Up to 25%. Requires occasional domestic/international travel and extended hours as necessary to meet the demands of the role.
Mandatory Skills Description
Years of Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience in software and system architecture design, ideally in infotainment, embedded systems, or consumer electronics domains.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
Desired Education: Master's or PhD in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
Skills:
Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to drive initiatives and influence change across the organization.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Collaborate and work with multiple cross-functional teams across geographies and time zones.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate complex architectural and system-level risks, including those related to security, safety, and performance.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Proven experience architecting and delivering Android-based IVI or digital cockpit solutions in production vehicles.
Strong technical expertise in Android Automotive, Linux, and/or QNX platforms, including OS internals, middleware layers, and system integration.
Deep understanding of hypervisor technology, system decomposition, interface design, and inter-process communication (e.g., Binder, D-Bus).
Hands‑on experience resolving cross‑system performance, stability, and reliability challenges.
Solid understanding of infotainment domains such as Application Frameworks, Connectivity, Audio/Video pipelines, Graphic, CarPlay & Android Auto.
Familiarity with safety, security, and diagnostics standards in automotive systems.
Ability to influence technical decisions across diverse engineering and supplier teams.
Nice‑to‑Have Skills Description
Experience working with Volkswagen's E/E architecture (E3 1.1/1.2) or comparable OEM platform.
Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN, LIN).
Exposure to OTA update mechanisms, diagnostics frameworks, and ISO 26262 safety design principles.
Prior experience with cloud connectivity or mobile app integration within in-car experiences.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments across brands and suppliers.
German language proficiency or experience working within German-based engineering organizations.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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Architectural Design and Technical Leadership
Translate the architectural vision and platform principles into system and software architecture design specifications and integration blueprints.
Define and maintain system decomposition, component responsibilities, and inter-process communication interfaces.
Drive the evaluation and adoption of technologies that support modularity, reusability, and scalability.
Serve as the technical lead for complex design and integration challenges across software, hardware, and vehicle network layers.
Review and validate design proposals from development teams for technical soundness and architectural alignment.
System Integration and Cross-Domain Alignment
Lead technical deep dives and design reviews across functional areas such as Applications, SW platform and Hardware.
Ensure seamless interaction and data exchange between IIX subsystems and adjacent vehicle domains.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Delivery Units to align architecture deliverables with project milestones.
Support integration readiness by identifying dependencies, risks, and optimization opportunities early in the lifecycle.
Provide hands-on guidance during system bring-up, debugging, and performance tuning phases.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with cross-functional teams including Brand Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Security to align technical decisions with product and compliance goals.
Engage with Tier 1 suppliers and technology vendors to ensure interoperability and adherence to interface specifications.
Contribute to cross-brand forums and architecture working groups to promote standardization and knowledge sharing.
Serve as a mentor and technical resource for engineers and architects, fostering growth within the architecture team.
Technical Governance and Risk Management
Support the definition and enforcement of architecture review processes, design quality gates, and compliance checklists.
Identify and mitigate technical risks related to performance, scalability, safety, and maintainability.
Ensure solutions comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards (ISO 26262, UNECE R155/R156).
Contribute to maintaining architectural traceability from requirements to implementation and validation.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Monitor emerging technologies in embedded systems, Android OS, and connected car ecosystems.
Propose improvements to architecture methodologies, tools, and documentation standards.
Contribute to capability-building efforts by developing reusable design assets and best practices.
Foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation within the architecture and engineering community.
Work Flexibility
Calls, (virtual) meetings & workshops (overlapping with German/US business hours as needed) to align with leadership and development teams.
Up to 25%. Requires occasional domestic/international travel and extended hours as necessary to meet the demands of the role.
Mandatory Skills Description
Years of Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience in software and system architecture design, ideally in infotainment, embedded systems, or consumer electronics domains.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
Desired Education: Master's or PhD in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
Skills:
Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to drive initiatives and influence change across the organization.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Collaborate and work with multiple cross-functional teams across geographies and time zones.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate complex architectural and system-level risks, including those related to security, safety, and performance.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Proven experience architecting and delivering Android-based IVI or digital cockpit solutions in production vehicles.
Strong technical expertise in Android Automotive, Linux, and/or QNX platforms, including OS internals, middleware layers, and system integration.
Deep understanding of hypervisor technology, system decomposition, interface design, and inter-process communication (e.g., Binder, D-Bus).
Hands‑on experience resolving cross‑system performance, stability, and reliability challenges.
Solid understanding of infotainment domains such as Application Frameworks, Connectivity, Audio/Video pipelines, Graphic, CarPlay & Android Auto.
Familiarity with safety, security, and diagnostics standards in automotive systems.
Ability to influence technical decisions across diverse engineering and supplier teams.
Nice‑to‑Have Skills Description
Experience working with Volkswagen's E/E architecture (E3 1.1/1.2) or comparable OEM platform.
Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN, LIN).
Exposure to OTA update mechanisms, diagnostics frameworks, and ISO 26262 safety design principles.
Prior experience with cloud connectivity or mobile app integration within in-car experiences.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments across brands and suppliers.
German language proficiency or experience working within German-based engineering organizations.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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