Principal System Software Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the system software architecture across embedded firmware, SDKs, and PC applications using Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
• Design modular interfaces and services that enable scalable device integration and feature development.
• Drive architectural alignment across hardware, firmware, and software teams.
• Lead architecture reviews, design discussions, and technical workshops.
• Define and maintain stable APIs and SDK structures supporting internal and external development.
• Ensure reliable communication layers between hardware, embedded systems, and PC applications.
• Solve complex cross-layer system challenges (hardware ↔ firmware ↔ application software).
• Promote strong architectural practices, documentation standards, and system modeling.
• Mentor engineers in modular system design, abstraction, and platform thinking.
• Contribute to the long-term software architecture strategy and technology roadmap.

Essential Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• Several years of experience in senior or architectural roles
• Strong expertise in C/C++ (embedded or hardware-related systems preferred)
• Experience across embedded software and software application development
• Solid understanding of hardware interfaces, communication protocols, and performance constraints
• Experience with modular system design and architectural patterns
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
• Experience with modern development practices (version control, CI/CD, code reviews, testing strategies)
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or comparable qualification