Senior Software Architect | Senior Software Architect (m/f/d)
s.m.s, smart microwave sensors GmbH
Job Summary
smartmicro, a leader in automotive and traffic sensor technology, seeks a visionary Senior Software Architect to define the technical strategy for its software portfolio. This role involves defining architectural roadmaps, leading high-level system design for embedded firmware (bare metal and Linux), edge devices, and cloud interfaces. The architect will act as a technical expert, establish standards and best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position requires extensive experience in C/C++ for complex systems, deep expertise in embedded systems design (bare metal and embedded Linux), and strong knowledge of RTOS, inter-process communication, and distributed systems. Experience with ARM platforms, specific microcontrollers, and various communication protocols is essential. This is an opportunity to shape the future of mobility with cutting-edge sensor technology in a dynamic, innovative environment.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience
- Proven experience in software development
- Significant portion of experience in a Software Architect, Principal Engineer, or similar technical leadership role
- Extensive hands-on experience in C or C++ development for complex systems and hardware-oriented software
- Deep expertise in designing software for embedded systems, including both baremetal and embedded Linux environments
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, real-time operating systems, memory management, and hardware abstraction layers
- Proficiency in designing and implementing inter-process communication (IPC) and distributed systems
- Experience with ARM-based platforms, microcontrollers from NXP and TI
- Experience with various communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT, CAN, REST APIs, Ethernet, I2C and SPI)
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
Languages
Additional
- Hybrid working model (4 days office presence per week)
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