Software Architect

Sennheiser; Poznań; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mobile work options

International collaboration

Job summary

Sennheiser in Poznan seeks a Software Architect focused on Embedded Development to shape the software foundation for embedded wireless audio platforms. Lead the design of complex systems and reusable modules across product families, guiding architecture decisions and ensuring performance and reliability.

You will collaborate with electronics, DSP, RF and transmission teams to deliver scalable solutions, mentor engineers, and drive a culture of learning and continuous improvement in an agile

Qualifications

• 4+ years of embedded software development for RTOS.

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.

Skills

Embedded software

RTOS expertise

Software architecture

ARM Cortex

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description

Software Architect

Job Location: Poland-Poznan

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.

Introduction

We are looking for an Software Architect with the focus on Embedded Development to help shape the software foundation for embedded wireless audio platforms. In this role, you will design and implementing 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

• 4+ years of experience in embedded software development for real time operating systems.
• At least 1 year of experience in software architecture development
• Experience in architectural design of complex systems, ensuring modularity, security, and ability for migration between different hardware platforms.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, or a similar/related technical field .
• 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.
• 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.
• Experience in firmware development for low power, battery powered devices is a plus.

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.

The audio world is diverse — from concerts and lecture halls to streaming platforms, meeting spaces, and studio recordings. So are we at Sennheiser. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age.