Senior Architect - Embedded systems

Cubic Corporation; Telangana; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Corporation is seeking a Senior Architect for Embedded Systems in India, Telangana. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in embedded systems development, leading architecture design, and ensuring performance and security.

This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers while defining architectural standards. Preferred qualifications include strong knowledge of C/C++, real-time systems, and a Master's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Strong experience in distributed and real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture design for embedded platforms.
• Define and enforce architecture standards.
• Expertise in performance tuning and benchmarking.
• Participate in technical governance and design reviews.

Skills

C/C++ expertise

Embedded systems experience

Leadership and collaboration

Real-time systems knowledge

Security standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electronics engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Embedded Linux

CI/CD tools (Yocto, Jenkins)

Version control systems (Git)

Job description

Senior Architect – Embedded Systems

Business Unit: Cubic Transportation Systems

Company Overview: Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation and defense to simplify daily journeys and promote mission success. Our portfolio includes Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). For more information, visit Cubic.com (link removed per formatting rules).

Job Details

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Proven experience 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.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Expertise in C/C++ and system programming with 15+ years of embedded software experience.
• Board Support Package (BSP) development, bootloaders (U-Boot, MCUboot), device drivers, and peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, TCP/IP).
• Embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot) and RTOS platforms (FreeRTOS, QNX, ThreadX); Windows IoT platforms preferred.
• Hardware abstraction layers (HAL) and platform framework design.
• Real‑time performance tuning, memory management, concurrency, and bottleneck resolution.
• Implement performance validation strategies including profiling, benchmarking, and stress testing.

Security & Compliance

• Secure boot and cryptography frameworks.
• Secure firmware/OTA update mechanisms.
• PCI compliance and embedded system security standards.
• Secure communication protocols and vulnerability mitigation.

Domain & Integration Expertise

• 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

• Embedded CI/CD pipelines (Yocto + Jenkins/GitLab/Bitbucket).
• Cross-compilation toolchains (GCC) and version control systems (Git).
• 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.
• 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 optimization mindset.
• Security‑first design approach.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.

EEO Statement

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. Cubic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.