Software Architect

Function Architect / Automotive Software Architect (Stockholm / Hybrid)

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Function Architect to support vehicle software and functional changes throughout early development stages. This role focuses on cross-functional collaboration, facilitating alignment, and defining system concepts to ensure clear and agreed solutions from idea to implementation.

• Location: Stockholm, Sweden
• Working Model: Hybrid setup
• Assignment Period: 1-year duration with the possibility of extension (Start date: November 2, 2026)
• Allocation: 100% (Time & Material)

Key Responsibilities:

• Early Development Flow: Support vehicle software and functional changes early in the development flow, guiding initiatives from the initial idea to an agreed solution.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal customers driving changes, system owners, and other impacted stakeholders.
• Discussion Facilitation: Facilitate discussions to understand required changes, system impacts, and affected systems.
• System Concepts: Create and communicate clear system concepts, including principles, interfaces, messages, and consequences.
• Architecture Documentation: Document agreed solutions within the enterprise architecture toolchain.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Translate and explain complex topics clearly to foster alignment across both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Flow-Oriented Practices: Support a flow-oriented way of working and promote strong engineering practices across the organization.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Education: B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent relevant professional experience).
• Domain Experience: Solid background in function development, system development, or system ownership within an embedded or vehicle context.
• Systems Understanding: Strong comprehension of vehicle/platform complexity and how modifications in one domain impact others.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the proven ability to build alignment across groups.
• Language: Proficient in English.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Previous experience working within Motor Manufacturing (highly valuable and sought after).
• Knowledge of communication topologies such as CAN and/or Ethernet.
• Experience working in continuous delivery or change processes for embedded software.

If you are interested, or you know someone that could be, please reach out asap and we can speak soon?