R&D Software System Architect (Embedded Linux)

SEARCH STAFFING SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SEARCH STAFFING SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking a System Software Architect to lead the end-to-end design and development of embedded software, firmware and applications for high-performance products.

You will define scalable, secure architectures and collaborate across hardware and software teams in a government-facing tech environment. The role requires strong C/C++, Rust and Python skills, extensive Embedded Linux experience (Yocto/PetaLinux), and leadership to guide engineers through

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in embedded software design and development.
• Strong skills in C/C++, Rust, Python and Bash with hands-on embedded experience.
• Experience with Embedded Linux, Yocto/PetaLinux, kernel configuration, BSPs or drivers.
• Good understanding of hardware-software integration, networking and system debugging.
• Exposure to cybersecurity, secure coding, and DevOps/CI/CD is advantageous.
• Singapore Citizens eligible for government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture, design and development of embedded software, firmware and application-level solutions.
• Define scalable, secure and maintainable software architectures, system interfaces and integration strategies across hardware and software platforms.
• Design and develop embedded Linux solutions, OS customization, kernel configuration, Yocto/ PetaLinux, firmware and application software.
• Lead system integration, debugging, performance optimization and reliability testing, while providing technical direction on complex engineering issues.
• Provide technical leadership to software engineers and collaborate with product, project, hardware and external stakeholders to drive technical decisions and successful product delivery.

Skills

Embedded software

System architecture

C/C++

Rust

Python

Bash

Embedded Linux

Yocto

Kernel config

Networking

CI/CD

GitLab

Docker

Security

Team leadership

Tools

GitLab

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

Join an established technology company that develops advanced cybersecurity and trusted computing solutions for government, defence, and enterprise customers. The team focuses on designing secure software and systems that protect critical information and digital infrastructure, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge security technologies in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.

System Software Architect

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architecture, design and development of embedded software, firmware and application-level solutions for complex, high-performance products.
• Define scalable, secure and maintainable software architectures, system interfaces and integration strategies across hardware and software platforms.
• Design and develop embedded Linux solutions, including OS customization, kernel configuration, Yocto/ PetaLinux, firmware and application software.
• Lead system integration, debugging, performance optimistin and reliability testing, while providing technical direction on complex engineering issues.
• Provide technical leadership to software engineers and collaborate with product, project, hardware and external stakeholders to drive technical decisions and successful product delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum5 years of experience in embedded software/system design and development, with demonstrated experience in software architecture, technical design and system integration.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Rust, Python and Bash, with hands-on experience developing software for embedded or resource-constrained systems.
• Strong experience with Embedded Linux, preferably including Yocto/ PetaLinux, OS customization, kernel configuration, BSPs or Linux kernel drivers; RTOS or bare-metal experience is advantageous.
• Good understanding of hardware-software integration, networking and system-level debugging, including Ethernet, TCP/IP/UDP, routing, switching and network security fundamentals.
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills, with experience in DevOps/CI/CD, GitLab and Docker; exposure to cybersecurity, secure coding, FPGA/SoC or security products is an advantage.
• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be Singapore Citizens and able to meet the requirements for government security clearance.