Bosch USA · 4 months ago
Lead Software Architect
Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expBosch USA is a leading technology and services company committed to innovation and quality. They are seeking a Lead Software Architect to design scalable software architectures for software-defined vehicles and compute platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to drive technical alignment and influence architectural direction.
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Responsibilities
Drive the design of modular, distributed software architectures that span in-vehicle compute, middleware, and cloud/edge ecosystems
Translate high-level platform strategy into concrete architectural blueprints, considering safety, scalability, reusability, and lifecycle needs
Ensure compatibility and integration across ECUs, zone controllers, central compute nodes, and external systems
Represent Bosch in key industry standards groups, consortiums, and open source initiatives to align with or influence emerging practices
Collaborate with OEMs, Tier 1s, and technology partners to harmonize architectures, validate assumptions, and drive interoperability
Identify and assess emerging trends in the ecosystem, such as edge-cloud compute orchestration, open middleware stacks, or API standardization
Serve as a key interface between business strategy, software engineering, and product/platform management
Guide Bosch teams in North America and globally on implementation trade-offs, integration decisions, and architecture evolution
Support reuse across programs and regions by defining clear modular boundaries, contracts, and governance
Leverage and contribute to open source platforms and tools where strategically beneficial (e.g., SOAFEE, Eclipse SDV, ROS, etc.)
Ensure open-source usage aligns with Bosch IP policy and long-term sustainability
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in software/system architecture, including significant contributions to large-scale distributed or embedded systems
Deep knowledge of in-vehicle software stacks, middleware frameworks, service architectures, and compute abstraction strategies
Familiarity with cloud-native principles and their adaptation in the automotive or real-time systems context
Strong communication and alignment skills with cross-functional teams and external collaborators (OEMs, SoC vendors, or Tier 1s)
Strong collaboration skills: ability to work across hierarchical, functional, and regional boundaries in a global matrix organization
Influence without authority: capable of aligning diverse stakeholders through clarity, technical grounding, and respectful negotiation
Systems-level thinking: able to consider long-term trade-offs and balance strategic intent with pragmatic constraints
Adaptability and curiosity: thrives in evolving environments where priorities shift and innovation is key
Preferred
Experience in open source ecosystems or active participation in standards development bodies (e.g., AUTOSAR, SOAFEE, Eclipse Foundation)
Understanding of zonal architectures, containerization, hypervisors, and real-time OS integration
Familiarity with over-the-air update systems, CI/CD pipelines in automotive, and full lifecycle software tooling
Company
Bosch USA
The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life.
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ulrike "Uli" Jaschek
CEO- Bosch Automotive Workshop Services LLC
Manuel Dietz
VP Bosch Digital | Regional CIO Americas
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