Software Architect

Job Description

The CPL Software group in Deer Park is seeking a Software Architect for the RnD team. This individual will be responsible for the customer software architecture working with other system components. A motivated, self-starter is needed, who has the skills and vision to provide technical direction to the team across multiple regions. The engineer must be able to work with minimum supervision in a challenging environment.

• Basic Responsibilities:• Definition, documentation and maintenance of software architecture models with SysML/UML• Definition of software architecture, specifications and requirements conforming to functionality, performance, quality, timing and effort/costs• Defining guidelines for software architecture process• Assignment of software requirements to sub modules and SW components• Developing the framework for the software design and code• Communicate and guide team to the correct direction.

• Additional Responsibilities:• Creation and delivery of technical presentations for both external customers and internal groups• Contribution to company internal and external work groups• Nonfunctional feature testing (performance, memory, )• Identify and resolve crashes and system failures• Targeted system optimization• Developing and debugging software in a real-time, embedded, multiprocessor, multi-interface environment• Some amount of domestic and international travel may be required

Job Requirements

• Core Capabilities:• C, C++ programming languages• Embedded Linux• Able to read analog and digital hardware schematics• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills• Software architect experience• Able to apply design/development tools as required (FMEA, 8D Methodology, etc.)• Ensures that all designs meet customer requirements; works with customer to ensure requirements are totally understood.

Required Qualifications:• Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Electrical Engineering or equivalent• 3+ years embedded software engineering experience• Multi-core experience• Cellular/wireless communications experience• C, C++ programming languages• Embedded Linux• Able to read analog and digital hardware schematics• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills• Software architect experience• Able to apply design/development tools as required (FMEA, 8D Methodology, etc.)• Ensures that all designs meet customer requirements; works with customer to ensure requirements are totally understood.

• Preferred Qualifications:• Master's Degree in Computer, Electrical Engineering or equivalent• 5+ years Automotive embedded software Architecture experience• 5+ years Telematics engineering experience• SW Security & Privacy• SW Functional Safety• Automotive product development process (SPICE)• Automotive HW and embedded SW experience• Vehicle network bus systems experience (Autosar, Ethernet, CAN)

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is able to offer visa support for individuals who hold an existing valid employment visas.

About Continental

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services