Embedded Software Architect

Summit Recruitment AG; Thurgau; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Recruitment AG in Eastern Switzerland is seeking an Embedded Software Architect to shape the embedded software platform and guide the teams developing its products.

You will define modular architectures, evaluate technologies, and drive software quality through guidelines, testing, and automation, collaborating with customers, management, and engineering teams across locations.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in embedded software development and complex software architecture.
• A degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of modern software engineering practices. Experience with Zephyr RTOS is an advantage.
• Clear communication skills and confidence providing technical guidance to development teams.
• Very good German and English.

Responsibilities

• Define modular software architectures and guide the platform’s long-term development.
• Evaluate technologies and establish shared technical standards.
• Strengthen software quality through development guidelines, testing and automation.
• Work with customers, management and engineering teams to clarify requirements and communicate technical decisions.
• Coach developers and support consistent engineering practices across international locations.

Skills

Embedded software development

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Zephyr RTOS

Job description

Embedded Software Architect | Eastern Switzerland | 100%

An established industrial technology company is looking for an Embedded Software Architect to shape its embedded software platform and guide the teams developing its products.

Your responsibilities

• Define modular software architectures and guide the platform’s long-term development.
• Evaluate technologies and establish shared technical standards.
• Strengthen software quality through development guidelines, testing and automation.
• Work with customers, management and engineering teams to clarify requirements and communicate technical decisions.
• Coach developers and support consistent engineering practices across international locations.

Your background

• Several years of experience in embedded software development and complex software architecture.
• A degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of modern software engineering practices. Experience with Zephyr RTOS is an advantage.
• Clear communication skills and confidence providing technical guidance to development teams.
• Very good German and English.