Senior Architect - Embedded systems

Senior Architect- Embedded Systems

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electronics Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred) with 15+ years of experience in embedded systems development.

• Proven experience in leading requirements analysis, architecture, design, and deployment of embedded systems, ensuring performance, scalability, reliability, and security.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with product management, hardware, software, and operations teams to define and deliver innovative solutions aligned with business needs.

• Strong experience in distributed and real-time systems, with emphasis on performance optimization and fault tolerance.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Architecture & Leadership

• Provide end-to-end architecture design for embedded platforms, devices, and integrated systems.

• Lead system-level design across firmware, hardware, middleware, and cloud interfaces.

• Define and enforce architecture standards, design principles, and best practices.

• Evaluate architectural options and recommend optimal solutions based on performance, scalability, and cost.

• Review detailed design artifacts and guide engineering teams through implementation.

Embedded Systems Development

• 15+ years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++ and system programming.

• Strong expertise in:

• Board Support Package (BSP) development

• Bootloaders (U-Boot, MCUboot)

• Device drivers and peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB,TCP/IP)

• Hands-on experience in:

• Embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot)

• RTOS platforms like (FreeRTOS, QNX, ThreadX)

• Windows IoT platforms preferred

System Design & Performance Engineering

• Expertise in hardware abstraction layers (HAL) and platform framework design.

• Deep understanding of real-time performance tuning, memory management, and concurrency.

• Identify and resolve system bottlenecks, especially in high-throughput embedded environments.

• Implement performance validation strategies including profiling, benchmarking, and stress testing.

Security & Compliance

• Strong knowledge in:

• Secure boot and cryptography frameworks

• Secure firmware/OTA update mechanisms

• Experience in PCI compliance and embedded system security standards.

• Expertise in secure communication protocols and vulnerability mitigation.

Domain & Integration Expertise

• Experience with:

• NFC, RFID, and smartcard interfaces

• Secure Access Modules (SAM) / Hardware Security Modules (HSM)

• Contactless protocols such as ISO 14443 A/B (MIFARE)

• Integration with IoT cloud platforms (Azure IoT, AWS IoT, or equivalent).

DevOps & Tooling

• Experience with:

• Embedded CI/CD pipelines (Yocto + Jenkins/GitLab/Bitbucket)

• Cross-compilation toolchains (GCC) and version control systems (Git)

• Hands-on expertise in debugging tools:

• JTAG / SWD

• Linux kernel tracing (ftrace, perf)

Innovation & Governance

• Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives on emerging technologies.

• Define enterprise-wide architecture frameworks, standards, and reusable components.

• Participate in technical governance, design reviews, and solution approvals.

• Provide input into project planning, resource estimation, and risk management.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Mentor and guide engineering teams with strong technical leadership.

• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders including hardware, firmware, cloud, and product teams.

• Support proposal development, customer discussions, and architecture reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ARM Cortex-A / Cortex-M architectures

• Knowledge of wireless technologies (BLE, Wi-Fi, LTE/5G)

• Exposure to fare collection systems, payment systems, or transit solutions

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet/IP).

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and DevOps methodologies

Key Competencies

• System thinking and architectural leadership

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

• Performance optimization mindset

• Security-first design approach

• Effective communication and stakeholder management