Senior Software Architect - Embedded Linux (m/f/d)

United States Digital Space LLC; Gilching; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Mobile Work option

Access to subsidized fitness memberships

Bike-leasing programme

Corporate discounts

Employee events

Daily lunch budget

Company Shuttle service

Zusammenfassung

United States Digital Space LLC is looking for a Senior Software Architect specializing in embedded Linux to define and evolve its software architecture for UAV platforms. This role involves leading technical decisions and ensuring software scalability, security, and maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems, strong programming skills in C/C++, and a passion for innovative solutions. The company promotes diversity and offers flexible working hours, along with numerous employee benefits.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Experience in safety‑critical embedded Linux systems.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Define and evolve the architecture of the embedded Linux software stack.
• Ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable embedded systems.
• Lead the integration of functional layers into a cohesive platform.
• Evaluate technologies that improve software quality and performance.

Kenntnisse

Embedded software development

Linux architecture

C++ programming

C programming

System security

Distributed systems

Real-time concepts

Technical leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Yocto

Docker

Git

CMake

Jobbeschreibung

At Quantum Systems, we develop cutting‑edge unmanned aerial systems that redefine autonomous flight for defense and governmental applications. Our flagship platform, Reliant, combines long‑endurance VTOL capabilities, advanced onboard AI, and resilient navigation technologies to operate reliably in complex and contested environments.

As a Senior Software Architect – Embedded Linux (m/f/d), you will define and evolve the architecture of the embedded Linux software stack that powers our airborne computing platforms. You will provide technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring that our embedded systems are scalable, secure, and maintainable while meeting the demanding requirements of mission‑critical autonomous flight. You will shape the technical direction of our next‑generation UAV platforms from concept through operational deployment.

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and continuously evolve the architecture of the embedded Linux application software stack for our next‑generation autonomous UAV platforms.
• Drive architectural decisions across Linux‑based onboard computing systems, ensuring scalability, modularity, security, and long‑term maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with the Lead Software Architect to align architectural strategies across embedded software, flight control, AI, navigation, and system‑level components.
• Establish software architecture principles, design patterns, and development standards for embedded Linux applications and middleware.
• Lead the integration of functional and hardware abstraction layers, communication interfaces, and application software into a cohesive embedded platform.
• Evaluate and introduce technologies, frameworks, and tools that improve software quality, performance, security, and developer productivity.
• Guide engineering teams through architectural reviews, technical decision‑making, and implementation of complex software solutions.
• Work closely with Hardware, Avionics, Systems, and Flight Test teams to ensure seamless integration between software and airborne computing platforms.
• Support platform evolution by driving improvements in cybersecurity and onboard system diagnostics.
• Contribute to system validation activities, including hardware integration, laboratory testing, flight testing, and root‑cause analysis of complex software issues.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers and foster architectural excellence through design reviews, knowledge sharing, and engineering best practices across the global software organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of professional experience in embedded software development, including several years defining software architectures for complex embedded Linux systems.
• Extensive experience designing Embedded Linux platforms for safety‑critical or high‑reliability products such as UAVs, aerospace, robotics, automotive, or industrial systems.
• Deep expertise in Linux application architecture, including user space, kernel concepts, bootloaders (e.g., U‑Boot), Board Support Packages (BSPs), device trees, and system services.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and C; experience with Rust and Python is considered an advantage.
• Proven experience designing modular software architectures for distributed and resource‑constrained embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of embedded communication technologies including Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I²C, UART, USB, and networking protocols.
• Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, cross‑compilation toolchains, CMake, Docker, Git, and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, real‑time concepts, performance optimisation, and system security.
• Experience leading architectural reviews, defining technical roadmaps, and guiding multidisciplinary software teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into scalable engineering solutions.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours based on trust and self‑management.
• Mobile Work: option to work remotely one flexible day per week.
• Access to a subsidised membership at EGYM Wellpass for fitness and sports facilities.
• Bike‑leasing programme.
• Corporate benefits: attractive offers and discounts from well‑known suppliers and brands.
• Employee events.
• Lunch‑Card: daily lunch budget sponsored.
• Company Shuttle service between Laim (Munich) and the office with return trips at the end of the workday.

We are an open‑minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success.

At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential.