Chief Engineer – Software

Oshkosh Corporation

. Lead software architecture for the connected vehicle Azure cloud platform across cloud backend, data, APIs, web, and mobile integrations .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesLead💰 $118,600 - $204,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software architecture for cloud-native applications, particularly within Azure environments, while ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Proven ability to mentor engineering teams and optimize cloud costs through effective architectural decisions and continuous improvements.

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Cloud-Native Application DevelopmentAzure Cloud TechnologiesC# ProgrammingEvent-Driven ArchitectureCI/CD and Infrastructure as Code

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Hard Skills

Backend Software DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentCloud Data Store DesignContainerization with DockerLinux Command-Line Proficiency

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationMentoringLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Azure FunctionsAzure Service BusTerraform EnterpriseGitHub ActionsAzure Monitor

Industry Keywords

Connected VehicleTelematics PlatformAutomotive IoTEvent GridOperational Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDockerIoTLinuxRedisSQLTerraform.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead software architecture for the connected vehicle Azure cloud platform across cloud backend, data, APIs, web, and mobile integrations
Make pragmatic architecture decisions balancing scalability, reliability, security, performance, built-in quality, and cost
Develop cloud-native services, APIs, event-driven processing, and data-intensive applications
Establish architectural and coding standards
Mentor engineers and raise engineering quality
Partner with embedded engineers, product owners, and engineering leads to translate product needs into technical solutions
Remove roadblocks and help the team deliver sprint commitments
Improve availability, latency, security, operational readiness, and cost efficiency through continuous improvements
Support a connected vehicle telematics platform serving fire and emergency response, refuse collection, and concrete mixer vehicles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
8+ years of experience developing backend software and APIs for cloud native applications
Strong programming skills in C#, .NET Core or similar programming language
Experience with Azure cloud technologies, including Azure Functions, Event Grid, Event Hub, Azure Web PubSub, Azure Communication Service, and Azure Service Bus
Experience designing cloud data stores: ADX, SQL, time-series data, CosmosDB, and Redis
Experience deploying containerized services using Docker and Azure Container Apps
Experience with CI/CD and infrastructure as code such as GitHub Actions and Terraform Enterprise
Experience managing and optimizing Azure cloud cost
Experience with event-driven architecture, messaging patterns, and real-time data processing
Experience building connected vehicle, automotive, industrial IoT, or telematics platforms
Experience designing secure, observable cloud services using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and cloud security best practices
Experience with Linux command-line environments, including system administration, troubleshooting, and maintaining self-hosted GitHub Actions runners for CI/CD pipelines
Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills
Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and balance architectural rigor with delivery speed
Applicants for certain positions may need to be U.S. Persons under ITAR/EAR regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total rewards package
People-first culture
Opportunities to support team member growth and success
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities