Senior Software Architect – Hardware-Integrated Systems

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Singapore represents a client in the defense and high-integrity technology sector, seeking a software architecture owner to guide system design, technology selection, and engineering best practices across projects.

The role leads hands-on software development for hardware-integrated systems and provides technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams spanning electronic, mechanical, and systems disciplines, overseeing end-to-end software lifecycle activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years in system-level or hardware-oriented software engineering (C, C++, Python, Linux, or embedded).
• Strong architectural capabilities and experience driving software design for complex engineered systems (defense, aerospace, or safety-critical domains preferred).
• Solid background in hardware interfacing, system integration, and control software.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and take technical ownership of complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as software architecture owner guiding system design, technology selection, and engineering best practices across projects.
• Lead hands-on software development for hardware-integrated systems, ensuring seamless performance and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams spanning electronic, mechanical, and systems disciplines.
• Oversee end-to-end software lifecycle activities, from initial conceptual design through integration, verification, and deployment.
• Act as the key technical point of contact for software architecture, engaging with stakeholders and design reviews.

Skills

Architecture Leadership

C/C++

Python

Embedded/Linux

Hardware interfacing

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Software Engineering

Job description

Randstad Singapore represents a client in the defense and high-integrity technology sector, seeking a software architecture owner to guide system design, technology selection, and engineering best practices across projects.

The role leads hands-on software development for hardware-integrated systems and provides technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams spanning electronic, mechanical, and systems disciplines, overseeing end-to-end software lifecycle activities.