Platform-Scale Middleware Architect

European Tech Recruit; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is seeking an accomplished System Middleware Architect to shape the next generation of its operating system platform. You will own the middleware architecture and drive the long-term technical roadmap across smartphones, PCs and connected devices.

The role requires deep OS architecture knowledge, proven ability to resolve complex performance and stability challenges, and strong collaboration with multiple engineering teams to turn emerging trends into actionable roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial experience designing or evolving middleware architectures.
• Strong expertise in at least one major operating system platform (Android, iOS, Fuchsia, ChromeOS or similar).
• Deep knowledge of operating system architecture, implementation principles and system-level development.
• Proven track record solving architecture, compatibility, performance or stability challenges.
• Ability to design scalable, reliable and maintainable system software platforms.
• Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the middleware architecture and long-term technical roadmap for the OS middleware layer.
• Develop a unified platform capable of supporting multiple application ecosystems.
• Guide the evolution of middleware frameworks, services and components.
• Identify architectural risks, dependencies and opportunities to simplify the platform.
• Ensure consistent behaviour, compatibility and performance across devices and usage scenarios.
• Coordinate architectural changes across multiple engineering teams from concept to implementation.

Skills

Middleware architecture

System architecture

Stakeholder management

Cross-team coordination

Communication skills

Education

Computer science background

Job description

European Tech Recruit is seeking an accomplished System Middleware Architect to shape the next generation of its operating system platform. You will own the middleware architecture and drive the long-term technical roadmap across smartphones, PCs and connected devices.

The role requires deep OS architecture knowledge, proven ability to resolve complex performance and stability challenges, and strong collaboration with multiple engineering teams to turn emerging trends into actionable roadmaps.