SUMS Architect

Company

Job Description

Mission:

The SUMS architecture will be responsible for end-to-end design, implementation, validation, and regulatory compliance of Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates. The role includes building secure, traceable Software Update Management Systems (SUMS) in accordance with global standards (UNECE R156/155, ISO 24089, 21434), and regional/local requirements in Europe, Korea, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Design & governance

Architect and manage global Software Update Management Systems (SUMS) and OTA frameworks aligned with UNECE R156, ISO 24089:2023, and ISO/SAE 21434

Document OTA processes (creation, transfer, receipt), vehicle manifests, version control, failure recovery, authorization, key management, audit trails

• Regulatory compliance

Prepare and submit evidence for type approval submissions (VTA) for UNECE R156, R155, MVMA notices  on OTA, recalls, vehicle admission

Interface with regulatory authorities in Korea, EU, and other markets to ensure national-level compliance per local standards

• Engineering & integration

Collaborate with embedded software teams to integrate OTA infrastructure with ECUs (e.g., AUTOSAR), power management, OBD interfaces, fallback mechanisms

Implement safety-critical lifecycle processes: verification, validation, risk/cybersecurity management across vehicle/infrastructure

Establish and enforce CI/CD, secure update packaging, manifest/version retrieval, vehicle-brick mitigation, rollback procedures

• Project management

Lead international feature delivery across OEM/Tier-1 teams, streamline coordination across engineering, product, cybersecurity, compliance, and support; work in cross-functional environments

Conduct audits, enforce quality processes per ISO 24089 & ISO 21434 (governance, info sharing, tailoring, risk tracking)

• Training & certification

Train teams on OTA, versioning, SUMS, recall processes, support preparation for certifications and regulatory audits

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Successful and timely completion of regulatory type-approval submissions (e.g., UNECE R156) for all target markets
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• Establishment and governance of a fully traceable, end-to-end software update management process compliant with ISO 24089.
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• Reliable and secure deployment of OTA updates with effective rollback and failure recovery mechanisms in place.
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• Effective leadership and delivery of cross-functional, international OTA feature rollouts and project milestones.
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• Continuous improvement of SUMS processes and tools based on audit findings and industry benchmarking.

Qualifications:

• Regulatory expertise

Deep knowledge of UNECE WP.29 R156: SUMS, RXSWIN, OTA, VTA protocols

Strong understanding of ISO 24089, ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155/R156

• Technical/engineering skills

Familiarity with embedded software development and secure OTA systems; AUTOSAR, Diagnostic relevant experience preferred

Solid understanding of CI/CD, secure update packaging, data integrity/encryption, error recovery mechanisms

• Project & process management

Demonstrated leadership in cross-regional EU–China/OEM software update rollouts, preparing technical submissions

Familiarity with quality/competency frameworks (e.g., SFIA, Agile, ISO 26262 multifunctional processes)

• Experience

At least 8 years of experience in the automotive or certification industry.

Automotive software roles safety-/security-critical at OEMs or Tier-1s, with full OTA lifecycle experience

Successful regulatory audits or certifications

Languages:

• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required.

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