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# Software Architect Systems

- **Company:** Aptiv
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applications Architecture, Computing Platforms, Architectural Patterns, C++ (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Programming Tools, Linux on Embedded Systems, Linux Kernel, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, System Programming, Systems Integration, Toolchain, Real Time Systems, Safety Critical Systems, Technical Debt, Togaf, Yocto, Information Technology, Build Tools, Formal Methods, DO-178B, Api Design
- **Published:** June 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/391315710

## About the Role

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
10+ years of software engineering experience
7+ years of experience with embedded Linux or systems software
5+ years in architecture or senior technical design roles
Experience designing and architecting complex, large-scale systems
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis - without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship/transfer, now, or at any time in future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Must be a local resident of Greater Austin, TX, with ability to work on campus.

Technical Skills
Expert-level understanding of system architecture and design
Deep knowledge of Linux kernel and user space architecture
Strong experience with embedded systems and real-time systems
Proficiency in C/C++ and systems programming
Knowledge of software design patterns and architectural patterns
Experience with build systems, toolchains, and development tools

Architecture & Design Skills
System architecture and component design
API design and interface specification
Design documentation and technical writing
Architecture evaluation and trade-off analysis
Design pattern application and best practices

Domain Expertise
Embedded Linux platform architecture
Linux kernel architecture and subsystems
User space application architecture
Build system and toolchain architecture
Hardware abstraction and BSP architecture
System integration and component interaction

Leadership & Communication
Strong technical communication and presentation skills
Ability to influence and drive architectural decisions
Experience mentoring engineers on architecture
Ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture
Collaboration and consensus-building skills

Preferred Qualifications
Architecture certifications (TOGAF, etc.)
Extensive Yocto Project experience
Experience with safety-critical systems (ISO 26262, DO-178C, etc.)
Knowledge of formal methods and verification

Open source architecture contributions
Experience in automotive, aerospace, or industrial sectors
Published technical papers or architecture articles

## Description

The Software Architect - Systems is a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining and driving the overall system architecture for embedded Linux platforms. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to design scalable, maintainable, and high-quality systems that meet customer requirements and business objectives.

In your daily job you will:

System Architecture Design
Define overall system architecture and component structure
Design APIs, interfaces, and integration points between components
Create architectural diagrams, specifications, and documentation
Ensure architecture supports scalability, performance, and maintainability
Address non-functional requirements (security, reliability, safety, performance)

Technical Strategy & Vision
Develop technical vision and roadmap for system evolution
Evaluate and select technologies, frameworks, and tools
Define technical standards and guidelines organization-wide

 * Plan for long-term technical debt reduction and system improvements
 * Balance innovation with stability and risk management

Architecture Governance
Review and approve architectural decisions and designs
Ensure consistency and alignment across teams and projects
Identify and resolve architectural conflicts and issues
Establish architecture review processes and best practices
Maintain architecture documentation and knowledge base

Technical Leadership
Provide technical guidance to engineering teams
Mentor engineers on architecture and design principles
Lead architecture discussions and technical reviews
Collaborate with technical leads and senior engineers
Drive technical excellence and quality standards


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