Automotive Process Architect

Job Summary

Seeking a full-time Principal Process Architect in Automotive Software, this role will lead the development of the DriveOS process architecture, establish risk-based frameworks, and drive process automation to enhance quality and safety in autonomous vehicle software development, with remote work options available.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of DriveOS process architecture and terminology across engineering and program management
• Establish a risk-based tailoring framework and quality-gate criteria to surface risks early in the development process
• Convert recurring defects and assessment observations into durable improvements for engineering processes and training

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience in automotive or safety-critical product development, focusing on process architecture and engineering quality
• Deep understanding of Automotive SPICE and its application to engineering behaviors and assessable evidence
• Hands-on experience with automotive functional safety and cybersecurity requirements, including ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434
• Proven ability to build risk-based tailoring and establish quality gates in complex, multi-variant product environments