Software Architect (m/f)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Zagreb

Who are we?

We are a team of 100+ motivated professionals with different personalities and different career paths who are working in cross-functional teams with the goal of developing innovative, high performance electrical solutions for the e-bike market.
Porsche eBike Performance was founded to drive the transformation of mobility with smart, innovative electrical solutions. We house a unique pool of expertise with e-bike drive system specialist FAZUA, Croatian software and connectivity innovator Greyp and, of course, all the knowledge, research and experience from the Porsche family.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Software Architect to design and oversee the implementation of technical architectures across our digital and hardware ecosystem. You will lead cross-functional feature teams - including embedded, backend, and mobile developers - to deliver integrated solutions that connect hardware and software. You will be responsible for defining system requirements and ensuring the delivery of features through the release cycle.

Responsibilities

System Architecture Definition: Lead the development of technical architectures and system requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of what needs to be built and the technical path to achieve it
Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and Designers to create architectural diagrams and state charts, finalizing technical details for the ecosystem
Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional feature teams during release cycles, providing the technical guidance and blueprints necessary to achieve development milestones and reliable systems
Technical Standards & V-Model: Define and enforce coding standards and practices to ensure organizational alignment. Coordinate with testing teams to oversee the implementation of the V-model.
End-to-End Feature Definition: Manage interfaces across the stack to ensure functionality, from connectivity protocols (e.g., BLE,LwM2M) to embedded systems and vehicle networks (e.g., CAN)
Shared Library Architecture & Oversight: Define, oversee, and evolve cross-departmental libraries in C, C++, and Python, supporting secure implementation practices and vulnerability mitigation

Requirements & Qualifications

System Architecture Definition: Lead the development of technical architectures and system requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of what needs to be built and the technical path to achieve it
Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and Designers to create architectural diagrams and state charts, finalizing technical details for the ecosystem
Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional feature teams during release cycles, providing the technical guidance and blueprints necessary to achieve development milestones and reliable systems
Technical Standards & V-Model: Define and enforce coding standards and practices to ensure organizational alignment. Coordinate with testing teams to oversee the implementation of the V-model
End-to-End Feature Definition: Manage interfaces across the stack to ensure functionality, from connectivity protocols (e.g., BLE,LwM2M) to embedded systems and vehicle networks (e.g., CAN)
Shared Library Architecture & Oversight: Define, oversee, and evolve cross-departmental libraries in C, C++, and Python, supporting secure implementation practices and vulnerability mitigation

Bonus points

Strong knowledge of communication protocols with embedded devices, communication technologies (e.g., IoT protocols), and their integration with software systems
Deep understanding of various data management technologies, such as SQL and time-series databases and data warehouses
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices
High-level understanding of CAN or similar communication standards

What we offer

Competitive salary and 25+ vacation days (extra vacation days based on years of work experience and number of children)
Hybrid (up to 2 days per week) and remote work depending on your position
Benefits like flexible work hours, discounted Multisport card, referral program, education budget, etc.
100% paid sick leave for the first 42 days, plus 5 additional days without official sick leave report
Employees may receive a performance bonus 6% yearly base salary at 100% target achievement, along with Easter and Christmas bonuses
Family package – subsidizes kindergarten fees
Dog-friendly workplace policy
Motivating and cross-functional environment great for learning and personal growth
Creating a global impact – shaping a new industry with innovative products that are being mass produced and sold all around the world

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