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Software Architect

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Theale

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading company specializing in embedded computing solutions is seeking a highly skilled Software Architect to design robust software architectures and lead technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and collaborate with diverse engineering teams.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
Health Insurance and Life Assurance
25 days holiday + Banks
Holiday purchase scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Qualifications

  • Experience in developing software architectures for embedded systems essential.
  • Knowledge of BIOS, BSPs, bootloaders required.
  • Strong familiarity with hardware and practical experience programming devices.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement software architectures for scalability and security.
  • Provide technical leadership to development teams.
  • Identify and address technical risks during system integration.

Skills

Embedded Software Development
Communication
Teamwork
Problem Solving

Education

MEng/MSc/BEng in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

Linux Kernel
Embedded C

Job description

Job Description

About Concurrent

We deliver mission-critical embedded computing solutions to operate in even the harshest of environments. Founded in 1985 to develop Multibus II boards, we’ve expanded our offering over four decades to become a trusted, reliable solutions provider in critical embedded applications.

We have a proven record of delivering technology to the world’s leading OEMs across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We operate facilities in Colchester and Theale in the United Kingdom and Woburn, MA and Los Angeles, CA in the United States.

Concurrent is a public company, quoted on AIM on the London Stock Exchange.

The Role

Reporting to the Technical Director, we are seeking a highly skilled Software Architect to design and oversee the development of robust and efficient software solutions.

The Software Architect will be responsible for setting technical direction, defining architectural standards, and ensuring alignment between the software subsystems of our cutting-edge processor products.

This role requires a deep understanding of embedded software development, system design as well as emerging technologies for the production of software.

What will I be delivering?

  • Define and implement software architectures, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
  • Work with our hardware engineers during the design phase to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms to meet the product requirements.
  • Design high-level structures to guide development teams and ensure successful system integration.
  • Identify and address technical risks, cross platform scalability concerns, and system issues.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
  • Ensure software solutions adhere to security standards.

What’s in it for me?

  • As an Intel Titanium partner, Concurrent will enable access to the latest technologies years in advance of their release to market, to allow you and your team to design and manufacture products (in-house) utilising leading-edge microprocesses and peripheral components.
  • As we strive to stay at the bleeding edge, you will have a voice in how we evolve the software and people development processes and methodologies.
  • You will collaborate with and support a variety of engineers across disciplines.

What do I need to bring with me?

Demonstrated knowledge and experience

  • Experience in developing Architectures for Embedded Software.
  • Knowledge of BIOS, BSPs, bootloaders and the Linux Kernel.
  • Practical experience programming a variety of hardware devices at register level.
  • Experience developing low-level, embedded software for Linux or a similar operating system, including programming hardware devices at register level.
  • Good appreciation of hardware.

Technical skills and qualifications

  • MEng/MSc/BEng in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or similar/equivalent discipline.
  • Proficient in Embedded C programming for x86, PowerPC or high-performance ARM processors.

Behavioural competencies

  • Strong communicator
  • Team player
  • Collaborative
  • Gets work done with high energy and excitement!
  • Growth and learning mindset – challenge the status quo!

Benefits for Working at Concurrent

  • Generous company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution!)
  • Health Insurance, Life Assurance & Income protection
  • 25 days holiday + Banks
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Cycle to work and Home & Tech scheme
  • Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Equal Opportunity Statement

Concurrent recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of , , , , , or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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