Senior Architect - Embedded systems

Cubic Transportation Systems; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems is looking for a Senior Architect specializing in Embedded Systems to lead architecture design and development. This role requires 15+ years of experience in embedded systems and strong collaborative skills across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in C/C++ programming, embedded Linux, and security protocols. You will be responsible for defining architecture standards and ensuring high-performance systems.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Strong expertise in Board Support Package (BSP) development.
• Experience with ARM Cortex-A / Cortex-M architectures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture for embedded platforms.
• Lead system-level design across firmware, hardware, and middleware.
• Guide engineering teams through implementation.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded Linux

Security protocols

Performance optimization

Debugging tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electronics Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GCC

Yocto

Job description

Senior Architect- Embedded Systems

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation and defense. Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 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:
  • Board Support Package (BSP) development
  • Bootloaders (U‑Boot, MCUboot)
  • Device drivers and peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, TCP/IP)
• Hands‑on experience in:
  • Embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot)
  • RTOS platforms such as FreeRTOS, QNX, ThreadX
  • 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)
• Hands‑on expertise in debugging tools:
  • JTAG / SWD
  • Linux kernel tracing (ftrace, perf)

Innovation & Governance

• 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.

Collaboration & Leadership

• 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.

Key Competencies

• System thinking and architectural leadership.
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills.
• Performance optimisation mindset.
• Security‑first design approach.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.

Worker Type: Employee

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.