Safety Software Architect (AUTOSAR / Automotive)

Who We Are

We don’t just develop embedded software — we engineer intelligence into products. The Embedded Competence Center at NTT DATA Romania brings together experts in embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware–software integration, delivering robust and high-performance solutions for complex, safety-critical environments. With strong expertise in C/C++, AUTOSAR, real-time operating systems, and communication protocols, we design scalable embedded architectures, integrate software seamlessly with hardware, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Across the industries we support — from Automotive and Industrial Automation to Smart Devices and IoT — we transform reliable embedded technology into a foundation for innovative, dependable products.

We are looking for a Safety Software Architect to contribute to platform development activities, focusing on safety architecture definition, deployment, and compliance. You will work within Agile SAFe teams, contributing to Program Increment (PI) deliveries and supporting multiple automotive projects (zone controllers, body controllers, ADAS platforms). This role is well suited for freelancers or independent consultants looking to work on complex automotive embedded projects.

What you'll be doing

• Define and maintain Software Architecture aligned with system-level design
• Ensure compliance with: ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity)
• Design and manage: SW architecture allocation and resource optimization at microcontroller level
• Define and align SWA concepts across teams
• Architect integration of: Safety mechanisms and AUTOSAR BSW safety modules
• Lead architecture reviews and ensure consistency with standards
• Contribute to: ASPICE assessments and FSM / FML reviews
• Support deployment and integration of safety concepts into projects
• Define and own architecture deliverables: SAD, SRS, HSI 
   

What you'll bring along

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position
• Strong experience in AUTOSAR Classic Architecture
• Deep knowledge of: BSW modules (WdgM, SafeWdgM, Dem, E2E, MemProtection)
• Experience in: SW component architecture, ECU integration and HW-SW interface definition
• Strong understanding of: Functional Safety (ASIL) & Safety mechanisms
• Experience with: ASPICE processes (SWE.1 – SWE.6)
• Knowledge of: Cybersecurity integration (ISO 21434)
• Experience with:Automotive communication stacks (CAN, Ethernet, etc.)
• Microcontroller knowledge (Stellar / Traveo is a plus)
• Experience in multi-core automotive platforms is nice to have
• Previous architecture ownership in safety-critical systems is nice to have