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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