Software Architect (m/f)

Department: Applicative Software

Employment Type: Permanent employee

Schedule: Full-time

Seniority: Experienced

Location: Zagreb

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.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. 

• 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.

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Software Architect, Technical Owner, or a similar role, with a strong focus on software integration.
• Experience with owning the SW solution for at least 3 years from the design phase to production and dealing with the consequences of decisions made at the start
• Hands-on experience with embedded software or IoT systems, including designing and integrating software that interacts with constrained devices and hardware lifecycles.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and software architecture.
• Strong software engineering background with experience in at least one backend stack, and practical understanding of embedded constraints and interfaces
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of any cloud infrastructure provider and its connection to continuous integration and deployment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex technical challenges, propose effective solutions, and translate them into technical requirements
• Experience with cloud-based solutions, microservices architecture, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Ability to read, write, and review production-quality code (embedded and/or backend) to validate architectural decisions and guide development teams
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Software engineering, or a related field.

• 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.
• Familiar with security frameworks, standards, and best practices across all system components (cloud, mobile, web)
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• High-level understanding of CAN or similar communication standards.

• 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