Senior Embedded System Architect

Academic Work Sweden AB; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Work Sweden AB seeks a System Architect in Lund to lead the technical design of embedded systems and drive innovation in Medtech and IoT projects. This role requires at least 6 years of experience in system architecture and embedded systems.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, translating complex requirements into high-performance solutions. Proficiency in C/C++, Embedded Linux, and CI/CD methodologies is essential. Join us to shape the future of connected electronics!

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in system architecture, embedded systems, or similar technical leadership roles.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end technical design of embedded systems.
• Guide development teams as a technical lead without personnel responsibility.
• Translate complex requirements into robust, well‑structured embedded and cloud‑based solutions.

Skills

System architecture

Embedded systems

C/C++

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Git

CI/CD methodologies

Education

Degree in Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Role Overview

Shape the future of connected electronics as a System Architect. Join a team where your expertise in firmware and cloud integration drives innovation in Medtech and IoT, transforming complex requirements into reliable, high-performance systems.

About the role

You will take ownership of the system and software architecture for connected products, focusing on the intersection of low-level firmware and cloud backends. This role combines strategic decision‑making with hands‑on development in a collaborative environment.

What you will do

• Lead end‑to‑end technical design of embedded systems, ensuring high standards in documentation and architectural integrity from device to cloud
• Design system and firmware architectures for complex connected electronic products
• Perform hands‑on coding in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and system visualizations
• Lead technical discussions with customers to define product requirements
• Oversee the integration between hardware devices and cloud platforms
• Guide development teams as a technical lead without personnel responsibility
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and version control strategies using Git

Key responsibilities

To take ownership of end‑to‑end system architecture for connected products, influencing both technical decisions and long‑term product scalability across device and cloud layers.

To work closely with cross‑functional teams and customers to translate complex requirements into robust, well‑structured embedded and cloud‑based solutions.

What you will be offered

The opportunity to work on cutting‑edge Medtech and IoT projects, taking a leading role in shaping the technical direction of complex, high‑impact electronic products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in system architecture, embedded systems, or similar technical leadership roles
• Advanced knowledge of C/C++ and Embedded Linux
• Extensive experience with RTOS and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• Strong background in system design and firmware architecture
• Proficiency in Git and CI/CD methodologies
• Background in Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Meritorious

• Experience within the Medtech industry
• Knowledge of Nordic Semiconductor or NXP platforms
• Familiarity with Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with connectivity protocols like WiFi, Thread, or Zigbee

Personal skills

• Goal oriented
• Social
• Orderly
• Intellectually curious