Software Architect

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 27,000+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Software Architect to lead and support safety engineering activities across the product development lifecycle, with a strong focus on Occupant Safety Systems (OSS - Air Bags), safety analysis, and customer-facing project execution.

In this role, you will work closely with OEM customers, project teams, and cross-functional engineering stakeholders to drive ISO 26262-compliant safety activities, develop key safety work products, and support successful project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform requirements engineering, including development and review of requirements.
• Develop and review High-Level Design (HLD).
• Review Low-Level Design (LLD).
• Review system and software test specifications.
• Communicate software architecture, design decisions, and updates to all relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze potential non-compliance with dependability requirements.
• Determine, implement, and verify compliance with dependability requirements.
• Participate in CCR (Change/Customer Change Request) estimation along with the Project Manager (PM).
• Moderate Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and identify impacted software components and test scope.
• Mentor Software Leads, Software Engineers, and Test Teams to meet project and future program needs.
• Define, implement, and verify dependability and safety-related software requirements.
• Ensure compliance with automotive software quality processes and standards.
• Support software architecture reviews with respect to reliability, maintainability, and robustness.

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in embedded systems with Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) exposure.
• Hands-on experience in Automotive Software Development using C language.
• Strong knowledge of requirements engineering with the ability to deep dive into technical topics.
• Good understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Strong embedded systems knowledge.
• Exposure to Model-Based Software Development.
• Experience in Problem and Change Request Management.
• Ability to analyze software impact and define appropriate test scope.
• Support project estimation, planning, and technical risk assessment
• Drive complex debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution. Good exposure to systematic methodology like DRBFM

What We’re Looking For

• BE (E&C or E&E or Instrumentation) or higher
• 10–15 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working on large- and medium-scale projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional project teams.
• Strong commitment to learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent observation, leadership, and mentoring capabilities.
• Experience supporting safety assessments, safety audits, and safety plan establishment for new projects.
• Strong customer-facing experience, including OEM interfacing, project reviews, reporting, and acquisition support.
• Ability to engage and influence customer-side stakeholders, including program and engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, training, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with related automotive standards and development frameworks such as ISO 26262, ASPICE, and broader OSS verification and validation practices.
• Exposure to advanced technologies, including GenAI, to support automation in safety methods and engineering processes.
• Relevant functional safety training, certifications, or assessment experience would be an advantage.

B.Tech/M.Tech: Circuit branch , BE (E&C or E&E or Instrumentation) or higher

>10 years overall (SW Architect >2 years) 10–15 years of relevant work experience.