Senior Embedded Software Architect

Sennheiser Group; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sennheiser Group in Poznań seeks a Senior Embedded Software Architect to shape the software foundation for embedded wireless audio platforms. You will design large, modular systems across product families and lead architectural decisions.

You will collaborate with electronics, Audio DSP, RF and transmission teams, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalable development. English proficiency essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software development experience for real time operating systems.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, or a similar/related technical field.
• Strong experience in architectural design of complex systems, ensuring modularity, security, and ability for migration between different hardware platforms.
• Ability to design with modular thinking: reusability, robustness, and integration simplicity.
• Practical knowledge of FreeRTOS or Zephyr operating systems.
• Experience with software stacks development and maintenance, e.g. GitHub, Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in firmware development for low power, battery powered devices.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to communicate engineering intent clearly.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and driving alignment across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design architectures of complex embedded software systems across multiple product families.
• Driving main software technical decisions on platforms and systems.
• Bringing innovation into designing software architectures, anticipating future growth and addressing technical debt proactively.
• Design of inter modules interfaces including API and communication.
• Implementation supervision of the embedded software development team.
• Driving collaboration between teams of architects, engineers, and product managers, ensuring harmony of components.
• Agile Team Leader for Software Developers.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to software engineers and architects, fostering learning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Embedded software

RTOS experience

Architecture design

Cross-functional teamwork

Firmware development

ARM Cortex‑M

English communication

Documentation skills

Education

BSc in CS

MSc in CS or related

Tools

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

Sound made by Sennheiser – For more than 80 years, we are among the world’s leading manufacturers of audio products, building the future of audio. We are proud of our finely engineered microphones and audio solutions that connect people and create remarkable sound experiences - whether in the studio, conference room, or on stage.
For us, the audio industry is one of the most exciting to work in. In our global family business, you can expect not only a unique team where we trust, value and support each other, but also the opportunity to make your own significant contribution to our collective progress.

Role

Senior Embedded Software Architect (m/f/d)

Intro

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Architect to help shape the software foundation for embedded wireless audio platforms. In this role, you will design and implementing large complex systems, platforms and modules that serve as reusable building blocks across multiple products and product families.

You will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team of development engineers from electronics, Audio DSP, RF and transmission systems. Your work ensures that complex system requirements—such as performance, reliability, and integration readiness—are solved once at the platform and module level, enabling efficient and scalable product development.

Responsibilities

• Design architectures of complex embedded software systems across multiple product families.
• Driving main software technical decisions on platforms and systems.
• Bringing innovation into designing software architectures, anticipating future growth and addressing technical debt proactively.
• Design of inter modules interfaces including API, communication, etc.
• Implementation supervision of the embedded software development team.
• Driving collaboration between teams of architects, engineers, and product managers, ensuring that all components of the architecture work in harmony.
• Agile Team Leader for Software Developers
• Provides leadership and mentorship to software engineers and architects, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development for real time operating systems.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, or a similar/related technical field .
• Strong experience in architectural design of complex systems, ensuring modularity, security, and ability for migration between different hardware platforms.
• Ability to design with modular thinking: reusability, robustness, and integration simplicity.
• Practical knowledge of FreeRTOS or Zephyr operating systems.
• Expertise in development tools and systems, e.g. GitHub, Azure DevOps .
• Experience with software stacks development and maintenance.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and driving alignment across disciplines.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to communicate engineering intent clearly.
• Experience in firmware development for low power, battery powered devices.
• Solid knowledge of ARM Cortex M-profile processors architectures.
• Proficiency in English for international cross-team collaboration.
• Additional qualifications or training in embedded software design and development is a plus.
• Additional knowledge of some or multiple wireless software stack's is a plus.

What do we offer

• Long-term cooperation with a well-established company.
• Inspiring Work Environment: Become a part of our international family business, where a modern and dynamic work atmosphere awaits you. At Sennheiser, people and their mindset are at the heart of everything we do - they are our most valuable asset.
• Flexible Working Models: We offer flexible working hours and mobile work options to help you balance your professional and personal life - 3 office days.
• International Collaboration: Look forward to working in a global team collaboration and contributing to exciting projects that shape the future of audio.
• Employment contract and a rich benefits package (e.g. medical, sport, insurance, lunch card, benefit platform).

Sound made by Sennheiser – For more than 80 years, we are among the world’s leading manufacturers of audio products, building the future of audio. We are proud of our finely engineered microphones and audio solutions that connect people and create remarkable sound experiences - whether in the studio, conference room, or on stage.

For us, the audio industry is one of the most exciting to work in. In our global family business, you can expect not only a unique team where we trust, value and support each other, but also the opportunity to make your own significant contribution to our collective progress.

What you can expect from us:

• Inspiring Work Environment: Become a part of our international family business, where a modern and dynamic work atmosphere awaits you. At Sennheiser, people and their mindset are at the heart of everything we do - they are our most valuable asset.
• Flexible Working Models: We offer flexible working hours and mobile work options to help you balance your professional and personal life.
• International Collaboration: Look forward to working in a global team collaboration and contributing to exciting projects that shape the future of audio.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age.

Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact us at [e-mail].