Software Architect

Concurrent; Theale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Software Architect to design and oversee the development of robust software solutions. This role involves defining architectural standards and ensuring alignment between software subsystems for cutting-edge processor products. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of embedded software development, system design, and emerging technologies. With a focus on scalability, performance, and security, you will work closely with hardware engineers and lead development teams to ensure successful system integration. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Income protection

25 days holiday + Banks

Cycle to work scheme

Home & Tech scheme

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in developing architectures for embedded software is essential.
• Knowledge of BIOS, BSPs, bootloaders, and the Linux Kernel is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement software architectures ensuring scalability and security.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

Architectures for Embedded Software

Embedded C Programming

System Design

Technical Leadership

Security Standards Compliance

Education

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

Tools

Linux

BIOS

BSPs

Bootloaders

Job description

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 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.
• Team player.
• 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
• Cycle to work and Home & Tech scheme
• Electric 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 race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.