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Lead Software Architect

Lead Software Architect

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your Role:

  • Lead and own software architecture activities for embedded systems targeting SoC / ASIC platforms.
  • Define and maintain high-level and detailed software architecture, including components, interfaces, data flows, timing, performance, and safety mechanisms.
  • Drive architectural decisions for AUTOSAR-based solutions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and compliance with project constraints.
  • Ensure alignment with Functional Safety requirements and support activities compliant with ISO 26262, including safety concept allocation and architectural safety measures.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, system engineering, and verification teams to ensure end-to-end consistency and feasibility.
  • Model and document the architecture using Sparx Enterprise Architect (UML/SysML as applicable).
  • Support architecture validation and design exploration using MathWorks Simulink where relevant.
  • Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, technical guidance, and mentoring of development teams.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks related to integration, performance, safety, and long-term maintainability.

Your profile:

  • 8+ years of experience in embedded software development, with significant experience in software architecture roles.
  • Proven background in SoC / ASIC-based systems.
  • Strong experience with AUTOSAR (architecture concepts, configuration, integration).
  • Solid Functional Safety background:
    • Safety Engineering
    • ISO 26262
  • Experience with Embedded Linux (architecture and system-level understanding).
  • Proficiency with Sparx Enterprise Architect.
  • Experience or exposure to MathWorks Simulink in an architectural or model-based context.

 

Nice to Have

  • Experience with safety audits, assessments, or safety case support.
  • Knowledge of Automotive SPICE or similar quality frameworks.
  • Experience working in multi-site or distributed teams.

What You’ll Love About Working Here:

  • Join a multicultural and inclusive team environment.
  • Enjoy a supportive atmosphere promoting work-life balance.
  • Hybrid work.
  • Your career growth is central to our mission. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professionals are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
  • Access valuable training and certifications in cutting-edge technologies.
  • Engage in exciting national and international projects.
  • Health and life insurance.
  • Referral program with bonuses for talent recommendations.
  • Great office locations.

About Capgemini:

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology, and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.

 

Ref. code:  449253
Posted on:  Apr 1, 2026
Experience Level:  Experienced Professionals
Contract Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Vila Nova de Gaia, PT

Brand:  Capgemini Engineering
Professional Community:  Software Engineering

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