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Summary

Designs and leads embedded software architecture for connected products using C/C++, RTOS, and connectivity tech like RF/Wi-Fi, ensuring performance, safety, and scalability.

Looking for an Embedded Software Architect to define and drive scalable, high-quality embedded software architecture. This role requires strong expertise in C/C++ and embedded systems, with working knowledge of connectivity technologies to support connected product development.

Tasks / Responsibilities:

• Translate business and system requirements into technical architecture.

• Define end-to-end embedded software architecture (drivers, middleware, application layers).

• Design scalable solutions across MCU/SoC platforms, RTOS, and hardware abstraction layers.

• Define communication interfaces and integration strategies across subsystems.

• Architect systems for high performance, low latency, and efficient resource usage.

• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.

• Design and support integration of connectivity modules (RF, Wi Fi) into embedded systems.

• Assess emerging technologies (AI/ML, GenAI, data platforms) with a focus on improving embedded platform engineering and automation.

• Lead technical discussions and architecture / design reviews.

• Drive innovative initiatives and proof-of-concepts (POCs).

• Evaluate emerging tools, frameworks, and connectivity solutions.

• Establish and improve CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.

• Mentor development teams on architecture, best practices, and technical direction.

• Support teams in debugging complex system-level issues and root cause analysis.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong expertise in Embedded C/C++ development.

• Proven experience in embedded software architecture and system design.

• Experience with modular architecture, and reusable frameworks.

• Hands-on experience with RTOS, drivers, BSP, and low-level system development.

• Ability to analyze tradeoffs between performance, memory, power, and cost.

• Knowledge in secure boot, OTA updates, and cybersecurity concepts.

• Strong analytical thinking and system-level problem-solving capability.

• Good communication, technical mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Familiarity with automation frameworks and DevOps practices in embedded systems.

• Curiosity toward industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software development.

Must Have:

• Expert-level knowledge and practical experience in RF systems.

Good to Have:

• ISAQB Certification, Knowledge in Embedded Linux

BE/ME electronics background

10 to 15 years

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