Embedded Linux Software Architect

Job overview:

• The purpose of this role is to lead the design, development, and implementation of a future-proof modular software platform for next-generation medical devices.
• Acting as a key member of the Platform Development core team, the role combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership to build high-performing teams, align cross-functional goals, and ensure delivery of robust, compliant, and innovative embedded systems.
• This position drives end-to-end execution from architecture design and stakeholder collaboration to hands-on software development and regulatory compliance ensuring that critical-care medical devices are safe, scalable, and market-ready.
• Ultimately, the role exists to transform ambitious product visions into reliable, life-saving medical technologies.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Define and own the overall software architecture for embedded Linux platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Drive system-level design decisions and align software architecture with hardware capabilities and business requirements.
• Lead the design, development, and integration of Linux kernel, device drivers, BSPs, and middleware components.
• Establish and enforce software design principles, coding standards, and best practices across development teams.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and cross-functional teams to define system interfaces and integration points.
• Evaluate and select Linux distributions, build systems (Yocto, Buildroot), and open-source components for product platforms.
• Guide teams in debugging complex system-level issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing long-term fixes.
• Drive cybersecurity and safety compliance within embedded Linux solutions (secure boot, data encryption, vulnerability management).
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to development teams, reviewing designs and code for quality.
• Work closely with project managers to define technical roadmaps, timelines, and resource needs.
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure long-term maintainability and innovation.
• Ensure documentation of system architecture, interfaces, and design decisions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support continuous integration and automated testing pipelines for embedded Linux platforms.
• Act as the technical point of contact with stakeholders, vendors, and partners regarding embedded Linux solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or related field.
• 13+ years of proven experience in software development, preferably in regulated industries (med-tech, automotive, or high-tech).
• Strong leadership skills with experience building and guiding cross-functional teams.
• Deep technical expertise in embedded systems, software architecture, electronics, and mechanics.
• Proficiency with distributed embedded systems (Linux and embedded OS).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated test frameworks, and hardware/software integration.
• Knowledge of self-test and production test systems.
• Proven ability to manage internal teams as well as external development partners.
• Practical experience with agile methodologies and modern product development practices.
• Familiarity with regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820) highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Required skills

• Proven experience in architecting, designing, and developing embedded Linux systems for complex products.
• Strong expertise in Linux kernel, device drivers, bootloaders (U-Boot, etc.), and BSP development .
• Hands-on experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or other Linux build systems .
• Solid understanding of embedded system architecture , including ARM/x86 SoCs, memory management, and peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of real-time systems, multi-threading, and inter-process communication (IPC) .
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming , with exposure to Python or shell scripting for automation.
• Experience with system-level debugging, performance optimization, and profiling tools (gdb, strace, perf, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of secure boot, encryption, and cybersecurity practices in embedded Linux systems .
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Podman) and virtualization on embedded platforms .
• Proven ability to define and enforce software architecture standards, design patterns, and coding guidelines .
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT, CAN, Modbus, etc.) relevant to embedded and IoT devices.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with hardware, firmware, and cross-functional engineering teams .
• Excellent problem-solving, system-level thinking, and decision-making skills.