Embedded Software Architect

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovator in advanced hardware systems seeks an Embedded Software Architect to lead the design of embedded Linux solutions. This senior role involves solving technical challenges, mentoring engineers, and shaping system architecture for high-performance applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience defining architecture for embedded systems.
• Deep embedded Linux background: kernel, driver development.

Responsibilities

• Designing system architecture for embedded Linux across multiple product lines.
• Collaborating with hardware, firmware, and platform teams.

Skills

C/C++

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

Yocto

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

Embedded Software Architect – Complex Linux Platforms - Cambridge - Hybrid

Salary: £80k - £90k

An established innovator in advanced hardware systems is looking for an Embedded Software Architect to lead the architecture and design of embedded Linux solutions at the heart of their next- products.

This is a senior hands-on role for someone who thrives on solving low-level technical challenges and shaping the foundations of complex embedded platforms. You'll be responsible for designing robust, scalable system software that interfaces directly with custom hardware -while also mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction across multiple projects.

Responsibilities:

• Designing system architecture for embedded Linux across multiple product lines
• Setting the structure and standards for codebases with long-term maintainability in mind
• Collaborating with hardware, firmware, and platform teams to align design with system constraints
• Writing clear documentation that defines architecture, interfaces, and assumptions
• Supporting and guiding engineers through reviews, mentoring, and technical leadership

Requirements:

• Commercial experience defining architecture for embedded systems (5+ years)
• Deep embedded Linux background: kernel, driver development, and board bring-up
• Strong C/C++ skills, ideally on ARM platforms
• Confident working at the HW/SW boundary with I2C, SPI, UART, and other interfaces
• A clear communicator who can convey complex ideas to different audiences, both technical & non-technical
• Comfortable mentoring and shaping the practices of a high-performing software team

Desirable:

• Yocto build environment experience
• Secure boot, TPM, or other system security exposure
• Familiarity with Linux device trees, YANG models, or OpenConfig
• CI/CD setup and automation for embedded workflows

This is an opportunity to shape embedded platforms used in high-performance, real-world applications, alongside a skilled, collaborative team. If you’re passionate about embedded Linux architecture and want to make a lasting technical impact, apply now!