Embedded Software Architect | Future of Networking

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company near Cambridge is looking for an Embedded Software Architect to oversee the design of complex embedded Linux systems. This role requires extensive experience in software architecture and embedded systems development, with a focus on mentoring and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in embedded software architecture.
• 10+ years in embedded Linux development.
• Experience with ARM platforms and protocol integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of embedded Linux systems.
• Mentor developers and guide cross-functional teams.
• Define software structures balancing hardware constraints.

Skills

C/C++

HW/SW integration

Effective communication

Tools

Yocto

CI/CD tools

Job description

Embedded Software Architect | Future of Networking

Location:

Cambridge, UK (3 days on-site)

Position:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

Up to £90,000

Industry:

Optical Networking / Embedded Systems

Job Description:

A leading technology company near Cambridge is seeking an Embedded Software Architect to lead the design and architecture of complex embedded Linux systems for advanced hardware platforms. This senior role involves defining software structures across projects, balancing hardware constraints with scalable, maintainable design, mentoring developers, and guiding cross-functional teams.

Key Requirements:

1. 5+ years of experience in defining embedded software architecture in commercial products
2. 10+ years in embedded Linux development (kernel, drivers, platform customization)
3. Strong C/C++ skills on ARM platforms
4. Solid understanding of HW/SW integration and protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)
5. Experience creating and maintaining architecture/design documentation
6. Effective communication skills with leadership and mentoring experience

Desirable Skills:

• Yocto, device trees, secure boot, YANG/OpenConfig, CI/CD tools

If you are ready to lead architectural development on high-impact embedded systems, contact Thomas Drake at SoCode – Norwich.