General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 92,000 employees and sales of 21 billion euros in 2018. Working alone or in partnership, Safran holds world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes Research & Development programs to meet fast-changing market requirements, with total R&D expenditures of around 1.5 billion euros in 2018.
Safran is ranked among the Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters and is featured on the "Happy at work" rankings. The Group places fourth on the Universum ranking for the favorite companies of newly-qualified engineers in France.
Reference number
2019-77096
Job details
Main domain/Job field
Research, design and development - Architecture and systems engineering
Secondary domain/Job field
Research, design and development - Software
Job title
API/SDK Software Architect
Employment type
Regular Full time
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Job Summary:
The Software Architect (API/SDK) partners with key stake holders across the organization in the development of platform technical roadmap and strategies. This individual acts as a technical leader to guide the creation and lifecycle of software platform architecture. Produces architectural block diagrams and high-level designs, delivers architectural design to development staff and provides answers to customer inquiries concerning system software and applications, and interfaces with third party software vendors. The Software Architect relies upon wide-ranging experience, using professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Design API/SDK architecture
Technical experience in modular software application architecture development
Develop software and systems platform architecture
Work with customers to gather requirements for platform specific system functional specifications
The design and development of high-level product specification with attention to system integration and feasibility.
Lead the initial architecture of major sub systems, defining the high-level platform design and reference technologies to be used
Oversee progress of development teams to ensure consistency with initial design.
Provide technical guidance and coaching to developers and engineers.
Ensure software meets requirements of quality, security, modularity and extensibility.
Coaching and mentoring teams on design practices and helping to resolve issues
Participate in technical exchange meetings with program engineers, other contractors, and customers
Support requirements definition and analysis for new software frameworks
Develop documentation of system use cases for software architecture
Apply and/or develop advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts
Additional description
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Candidate skills & requirements
Preferred Qualifications and/or Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field
8+ years of experience working in a similar role
12+ years of experience as a software developer
5+ years of Linux platform experience
C++ and design pattern experience
Proven experience as a software architect
Experience with mitigating design risks using research and proof of concept methods
Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture
Technical mindset with great attention to detail
Understand end to end product lifecycle
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Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California
City (-ies)
2929 E Imperial Hwy #170 CA 92821 Brea
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years