Software Architect - ADAS

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the worlds leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Software Architect - ADAS to be based at our customers site in Gaydon.

Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions.

Role Summary: Lead the investigation, analysis, and resolution of complex ADAS software issues across vehicle, system, and software layers. Drive root cause analysis, supplier coordination, architecture corrective actions, and compliance with functional safety and cybersecurity standards while ensuring timely closure of program-critical defects and production escalations.

Dimension of function: The role of Software Architect - ADAS demands technical leadership in automotive embedded software architecture. It requires expertise in complex system ownership, escalation resolution, and strategic guidance across multiple technologies and domains. This position integrates deep knowledge of AUTOSAR Adaptive/Classic, Linux, software integration, and testing.

Areas of responsibility:

• Issue Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Drive resolution of complex program blockers and software defects. Analyze system-level issues spanning: ADAS application software, AUTOSAR layers, Linux/QNX platforms, Middleware, Vehicle communication networks (CAN, Ethernet), Sensor integration. Perform root cause analysis for safety-critical and performance-related concerns.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination: Lead supplier issue resolution workshops. Coordinate with OEM engineering teams, Tier-1 suppliers, system engineers, and software developers. Escalate and resolve SOP-critical (Start of Production) software issues. Support customer-facing technical discussions and escalations.
• Architecture & Corrective Actions: Review software designs and architecture impacts of reported issues. Define corrective architecture changes to address: Performance bottlenecks, Functional defects, Safety concerns, Cybersecurity vulnerabilities, System integration issues. Ensure fixes align with long-term platform architecture strategy.

Skills: AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive, Embedded C/C++, Linux, Automotive Ethernet, CAN, and diagnostics, ADAS system architecture, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity (ISO 21434), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Problem resolution management and stakeholder management.

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including: Pension Scheme, 25 Days Holiday, Private Health Care, Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles, Group Income Protection, Health Assured Employee Assistance Program, Group Life Assurance, Health Shield Private Health Cash Plan.

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you. Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.