Senior Architect- Embedded Systems

TidyHire; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TidyHire is seeking a Senior Architect for Embedded Systems in Hyderabad. You will lead end-to-end architecture for embedded platforms, drive firmware and hardware integration, and collaborate with product, cloud, and operations teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

The role requires 15+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++/RTOS expertise, and hands-on experience with Yocto/Buildroot, U-Boot, and device drivers. Travel may be required for global projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electronics Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Experience leading requirements analysis, architecture, design, and deployment of embedded systems.
• Strong experience in distributed and real-time systems, with emphasis on performance optimization and fault tolerance.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end architecture design for embedded platforms, devices, and integrated systems.
• Lead system-level design across firmware, hardware, middleware, and cloud interfaces.
• Define and enforce architecture standards, design principles, and best practices.
• Evaluate architectural options and recommend optimal solutions based on performance, scalability, and cost.
• Review detailed design artifacts and guide engineering teams through implementation.

Skills

Embedded Systems

C/C++

RTOS

Embedded Linux

System Programming

Education

Bachelor's in CS/EE

Master's preferred

Tools

U-Boot

MCUboot

Yocto

Buildroot

Windows IoT

JTAG

SWD

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Skills & Keywords

Required Skills

Embedded Systems C/C++ RTOS Embedded Linux System Programming

Good to have

ARM Cortex Wireless Technologies Industrial Communication Protocols

Job Description

Role & responsibilities

Senior Architect- Embedded Systems

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electronics Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred) with 15+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Proven experience in leading requirements analysis, architecture, design, and deployment of embedded systems, ensuring performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with product management, hardware, software, and operations teams to define and deliver innovative solutions aligned with business needs.
• Strong experience in distributed and real-time systems, with emphasis on performance optimization and fault tolerance.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Technical Architecture & Leadership

• Provide end-to-end architecture design for embedded platforms, devices, and integrated systems.
• Lead system-level design across firmware, hardware, middleware, and cloud interfaces.
• Define and enforce architecture standards, design principles, and best practices.
• Evaluate architectural options and recommend optimal solutions based on performance, scalability, and cost.
• Review detailed design artifacts and guide engineering teams through implementation.

Embedded Systems Development

• 15+ years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++ and system programming.
• Strong expertise in:
• Bootloaders (U-Boot, MCUboot)
• Device drivers and peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB,TCP/IP)
• Hands-on experience in:
• Embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot)
• Windows IoT platforms preferred

System Design & Performance Engineering

• Expertise in hardware abstraction layers (HAL) and platform framework design.
• Deep understanding of real-time performance tuning, memory management, and concurrency.
• Identify and resolve system bottlenecks, especially in high-throughput embedded environments.
• Implement performance validation strategies including profiling, benchmarking, and stress testing.

Security & Compliance

• Strong knowledge in:
• Secure boot and cryptography frameworks
• Secure firmware/OTA update mechanisms
• Experience in PCI compliance and embedded system security standards.
• Expertise in secure communication protocols and vulnerability mitigation.

Domain & Integration Expertise

• Experience with:
• NFC, RFID, and smartcard interfaces
• Secure Access Modules (SAM) / Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
• Contactless protocols such as ISO 14443 A/B (MIFARE)
• Integration with IoT cloud platforms (Azure IoT, AWS IoT, or equivalent).

DevOps & Tooling

• Experience with:
• Embedded CI/CD pipelines (Yocto + Jenkins/GitLab/Bitbucket)
• Cross-compilation toolchains (GCC) and version control systems (Git)
• JTAG / SWD
• Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives on emerging technologies.
• Define enterprise-wide architecture frameworks, standards, and reusable components.
• Participate in technical governance, design reviews, and solution approvals.
• Provide input into project planning, resource estimation, and risk management.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams with strong technical leadership.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders including hardware, firmware, cloud, and product teams.
• Support proposal development, customer discussions, and architecture reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ARM Cortex-A / Cortex-M architectures
• Knowledge of wireless technologies (BLE, Wi-Fi, LTE/5G)
• Exposure to fare collection systems, payment systems, or transit solutions
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet/IP).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and DevOps methodologies
• System thinking and architectural leadership
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Performance optimization mindset
• Effective communication and stakeholder management