SOA Software Architect SOA软件架构师

Objective of job

Mercedes-Benz is looking for an experienced SOA Software Architect to help bring service-oriented architecture features into its products and support the transition to Software-Defined Vehicles. The role will plan the SOA strategy, reduce hardware-software coupling, support rapid iteration of vehicle functions, and build an extensible and reusable software ecosystem.

Tasks

Architecture Design and Management

• Lead the core architecture design of the vehicle on-board SOA platform, including service layering, interface specifications, communication protocols such as SOME/IP, DDS, and MQTT, and service governance frameworks.
• Design cross-domain service-oriented solutions spanning Body, Powertrain, Intelligent Cockpit, and Autonomous Driving.
• Establish and maintain SOA design principles, standards, and best practices.

Technology Implementation and Deployment

• Lead development and integration of critical service components and guide service modeling, interface definition, and code generation.
• Drive SOA adoption in mass-production programs, coordinating software-hardware integration, validation, and performance optimization.
• Establish service lifecycle management covering version control, compatibility policies, and OTA upgrade support.
• Lead a small outsourced engineering team of 3–5 members, including requirements, technical solutions, task allocation, delivery tracking, and quality management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Advocacy

• Collaborate with global R&D centers, product teams, and suppliers across multiple vehicle platforms.
• Organize technical training sessions and workshops.
• Engage with industry standards organizations such as AUTOSAR and SOAFEE.
• Define performance and stability test cases and diagnose and resolve issues throughout the project lifecycle.

SOA Strategy and Planning

• Develop an enterprise-wide SOA implementation roadmap aligned with the company’s technology vision and business objectives.
• Analyze automotive SOA trends and propose architectural solutions supporting the evolution of Software-Defined Vehicles.
• Promote SOA adoption across business teams.

Risk Management and Quality Assurance

• Identify technical risks involving real-time performance, security, and reliability and develop mitigation measures.
• Lead architecture reviews to ensure compliance with ISO 26262 functional safety and ISO 21434 cybersecurity requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in electrical engineering, computer science, automation, mechatronics, vehicle engineering, electronics, software, or a related field.
• Around 10 years of experience in automotive electronics or software architecture, including at least 3 years focused on SOA or distributed-system architecture.
• Experience deploying SOA solutions in mass-production vehicle programs and familiarity with the V-model and ASPICE.
• Experience with cross-domain integrated architectures, including infotainment and ADAS.
• Knowledge of SOA concepts, AUTOSAR Adaptive and Classic Platforms, SOME/IP, DDS, MQTT, middleware, cloud-native and microservices architectures, and TSN/AVB.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Java, or Python, with the ability to conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance.
• Excellent English and Chinese communication skills, strong technical leadership capability, and familiarity with agile processes.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Flextime
• Possible employee events and discounts
• Possible hybrid work
• Possible mobility offers

Contact

Mercedes-Benz Digital Tech Ltd.
Hongxing Ma
E-mail: hongxing.ma@mercedes-benz.com