Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design
•  Define and document software architecture for embedded systems, including real time operating systems (RTOS/Embedded Linux), middleware, drivers, and application layers. 
•  Lead system-level design reviews and ensure architectural consistency across product lines.
•  Specify hardware–software interfaces (HAL, BSP, communication protocols, etc.).
• Technical Leadership
•  Guide development teams through architecture implementation, code reviews, and optimization.
•  Provide mentorship and technical leadership to embedded software engineers.
• Evaluate and select software platforms, frameworks, and tools. 
• Drive proof-of-concept projects and early prototypes.
• Integration & Performance
• Work closely with hardware engineers to ensure software aligns with hardware capabilities (MCU, Microprocessor, SoC, FPGA, sensors, etc.).
• Optimize for performance, power consumption, and memory footprint.
•  Oversee integration and validation of embedded software with hardware and system-level components.
• Quality & Compliance
•  Define testing strategies (unit, integration, and system testing) and ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory standards
•  Maintain architectural documentation and traceability.
• Collaboration & Communication 
• Collaborate with product management and system architects to translate requirements into technical architecture.
• Communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and impacts to stakeholders.
•  Support customer and partner engagements for technical discussions and issue resolution.
• Required Skills & Qualifications
•  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
•  10+ years of experience in embedded systems development, with at least 3+ years in architecture or lead engineer roles.
• Strong experience with: o C/C++, embedded Linux, RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, QNX, etc.) o Microcontrollers / SoCs (ARM Cortex, NXP, TI, Renesas, STM32, etc.) o Communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, Ethernet, USB) o System-level debugging and performance tuning
•  Understanding of software security, bootloaders, firmware update mechanisms (OTA), and device provisioning.
•  Excellent communication, leadership, and documentation skills.