Renault Group

SUMS Architect

China · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerRenault Group
  • LocationChina
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Company

RENAULT BEIJING AUTO CO

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

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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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