Senior Embedded Systems Architect — Security Focus

Upper Spring Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Spring Consulting is seeking an experienced Software System Architect to lead the architecture, design and development of embedded software, firmware and application-level solutions for high-performance security products. You will own end-to-end software architecture, define interfaces and roadmaps, and mentor engineers across the project lifecycle.

Key requirements include 5+ years in embedded systems, strong C/C++, Rust, Python and Bash skills, and hands-on experience with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded systems and software design and development, including proven experience leading embedded software architecture, technical design and system integration for complex embedded products.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, Rust, Python and Bash scripting.
• Strong experience with embedded Linux platforms, with exposure to RTOS or bare-metal systems being advantageous.
• Experience with OS customization, kernel configuration and build systems such as Yocto or PetaLinux is preferred.
• Strong understanding of hardware-software integration, system-level debugging and performance optimization.
• Good understanding of networking concepts, including Ethernet Layer 2, IP/TCP/UDP, routing, switching, network programming and network security fundamentals.
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and software deployment environments.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and toolchains such as GitLab and Docker.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end software architecture for embedded and application-level systems.
• Translate product requirements into scalable, secure, maintainable and testable software architectures.
• Define system interfaces, integration strategies and technical roadmaps across hardware and software domains.
• Develop architectural specifications, design standards and technical implementation guidelines.
• Evaluate technologies and design options to balance performance, security, cost and maintainability.

Skills

Embedded systems

Software architecture

Technical leadership

System integration

Communication

Tools

Yocto

PetaLinux

GitLab

Docker

Job description

Upper Spring Consulting is seeking an experienced Software System Architect to lead the architecture, design and development of embedded software, firmware and application-level solutions for high-performance security products. You will own end-to-end software architecture, define interfaces and roadmaps, and mentor engineers across the project lifecycle.

Key requirements include 5+ years in embedded systems, strong C/C++, Rust, Python and Bash skills, and hands-on experience with