SUMS Architect - OTA Software Updates

About the role

The SUMS Architect at Renault Beijing Auto Co. is responsible for the end-to-end design, implementation, validation and regulatory compliance of Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates. The role builds secure, traceable Software Update Management Systems (SUMS) in line with global standards such as UNECE R156/155, ISO 24089 and ISO/SAE 21434, as well as regional requirements in Europe, Korea and elsewhere.

Key responsibilities

• Design and govern global SUMS and OTA frameworks aligned with UNECE R156, ISO 24089:2023 and ISO/SAE 21434, documenting OTA processes, manifests, version control, failure recovery, authorization, key management and audit trails.
• Prepare and submit evidence for type-approval submissions (VTA) for UNECE R156, R155 and MVMA notices on OTA, recalls and vehicle admission, and interface with regulators in Korea, the EU and other markets.
• Work with embedded software teams to integrate OTA infrastructure with ECUs (e.g. AUTOSAR), power management and OBD interfaces, and implement safety-critical lifecycle processes including verification, validation and cybersecurity management.
• Set up and enforce CI/CD, secure update packaging, manifest retrieval, vehicle-brick mitigation and rollback procedures.
• Lead international feature delivery across OEM and Tier-1 teams, coordinate engineering, product, cybersecurity, compliance and support, and run audits against ISO 24089 and ISO 21434.
• Train teams on OTA, versioning, SUMS and recall processes, and prepare them for certifications and regulatory audits.

Required profile

• At least 8 years of experience in the automotive or certification industry.
• Automotive software roles that are safety- or security-critical at OEMs or Tier-1s, with full OTA lifecycle experience.
• Proven regulatory audits or certifications.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-regional EU-China OEM software update rollouts and technical submissions.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of UNECE WP.29 R156 (SUMS, RXSWIN, OTA, VTA) and ISO 24089, ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155/R156.
• Familiarity with embedded software and secure OTA systems; AUTOSAR and diagnostic experience preferred.
• CI/CD, secure update packaging, data integrity and encryption, error recovery.
• Quality frameworks such as SFIA, Agile and ISO 26262 multifunctional processes.