Software Architect

Smarterminds; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Medical insurance + DKV coverage

Hybrid work model

Training budget for certifications

Job summary

Smarterminds in Belgium is seeking an experienced Software Architect to design and develop embedded software architecture for display modules and driving boards. You will collaborate with requirements engineers and function owners, understand hardware functionality, and take ownership of sub-projects.

The role requires 4+ years in embedded software architecture, strong C++, experience in automotive, and knowledge of ASPICE, Jenkins, and version control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Electronics or Computer Science.
• Minimum 4 years as a software architect for embedded systems.
• Experience in the automotive sector.
• Hands-on experience in C++ and communication protocols.
• Familiar with Assembly or sequencer instruction sets.
• Knowledge of Keil uVision IDE and uPro Debugger.
• Experience with Jenkins and ASPICE processes.
• Strong knowledge of electronic designs.
• European-based and willing to relocate to Belgium.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with requirements engineers and function owners to design and develop embedded software architecture for display modules and driving boards.
• Understand hardware functionality and create structured software designs following internal procedures.
• Own assigned sub-projects with a proactive, results-driven approach.
• Direct technical and conceptual communication with customers.
• Contribute to defining the department's technical roadmap and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Embedded software design

C/C++

Communication protocols

English communication

Software architecture

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electronics/ Computer Science

Tools

Keil uVision IDE

uPro Debugger

Jenkins

GIT

Tortoise SVN

Easy Redmine

ASPICE

Job description

As part of the Software Department, this role collaborates with requirements engineers and function owners to design and develop embedded software architecture for display modules and driving boards. The Software Architect understands hardware functionality, creates structured software designs following internal procedures, and takes ownership of assigned sub-projects with a proactive, results-driven approach.

The role involves direct technical and conceptual communication with customers and contributes to defining the department's technical roadmap to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor/Master in Electronics/ Computer Science

Minimum experience of 4 years working as a software architect for embedded systems

Experience working in automotive sector

Hands on experience in C++and communication protocols

Familiar with Assembly or sequencer instruction sets

Knowledge of Keil uVision IDE and uPro Debugger

Experience with:

Jenkins

Experience in working according to ASPICE process

Strong knowledge of Electronic designs

Experience with systems like Easy Redmine and Tortoise SVN/GIT is a plus

Must be based in Europeand willing to relocate to Belgium

Excellent communication skills in English

What We Offer

International exposure with major world class projects

Competitive salary with full Belgian social security benefits

Medical insurance + extra DKV global coverage

High quality of life: top healthcare, education, and infrastructure

Hybrid work model with flexible working hours according to project needs

Training budget for certifications & continuous skill development

Modern, supportive leadership focused on growth and autonomy

End-of-year bonus tied to company success