Software System Architect – Embedded / Security Products

TALENTSIS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENTSIS PTE. LTD. in Singapore 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.

The role requires defining system architecture, guiding technical decisions, mentoring engineers and ensuring successful product delivery while advancing secure coding, DevOps, CI/CD and robust testing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in embedded systems/software development with architecture leadership.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, Rust, Python and Bash.
• Experience with Embedded Linux including kernel configuration and builds (Yocto/PetaLinux).
• Understanding of hardware-software integration and system debugging.
• Strong networking knowledge: Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, routing, switching, security.
• Familiarity with cloud deployment environments.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, GitLab and Docker.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end software architecture, system interfaces and technical roadmaps.
• Translate product requirements into scalable, secure and maintainable solutions.
• Design, develop, integrate and validate embedded software and firmware.
• Lead application-level software development, system integration, performance tuning and testing.
• Lead and mentor software engineers and conduct architecture, design, code and test reviews.
• Drive best practices in secure coding, DevOps, CI/CD and software engineering.
• Troubleshoot complex system and architectural issues and guide technical decisions.
• Collaborate with product/project teams, hardware engineers, vendors and customers.
• Maintain architecture/design documentation and ensure compliance with quality and cybersecurity standards.

Skills

Embedded systems

Software architecture

Technical leadership

C/C++

Rust

Python

Bash

Embedded Linux

Yocto

PetaLinux

Kernel configuration

Build systems

Networking

Ethernet

TCP/IP

UDP

Network security

Cloud computing

CI/CD

GitLab

Docker

Linux kernel drivers

BSPs

Low-level firmware

FPGA/SoC

C#

Web frameworks

GUI development

SSDLC

Secure coding

Security products

Cryptography

HSM

KMS

Secure communications

Tools

Yocto

PetaLinux

GitLab

Docker

Job description

The Software System Architect will lead the architecture, design and development of embedded software, firmware and application-level solutions for high-performance security products. The role involves defining system architecture, guiding technical decisions, leading engineering teams and ensuring successful product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end software architecture, system interfaces and technical roadmaps.
• Translate product requirements into scalable, secure and maintainable solutions.
• Design, develop, integrate and validate embedded software and firmware.
• Customize embedded Linux platforms such as Yocto and PetaLinux, with exposure to RTOS/bare-metal systems.
• Lead application-level software development, system integration, performance tuning and testing.
• Lead and mentor software engineers and conduct architecture, design, code and test reviews.
• Drive best practices in secure coding, DevOps, CI/CD and software engineering.
• Troubleshoot complex system and architectural issues and guide technical decisions.
• Collaborate with product/project teams, hardware engineers, vendors and customers.
• Maintain architecture/design documentation and ensure compliance with quality and cybersecurity standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in embedded systems/software development, with experience in software architecture and technical leadership.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, Rust, Python and Bash.
• Strong experience with Embedded Linux, including OS customization, kernel configuration and build systems such as Yocto/PetaLinux.
• Good understanding of hardware-software integration, system debugging and performance optimization.
• Strong networking knowledge covering Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, routing, switching and network security.
• Familiarity with cloud computing and software deployment environments.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, GitLab and Docker.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and technical leadership skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Linux kernel drivers, BSPs, low-level firmware, FPGA/SoC or hardware-accelerated platforms.
• Exposure to C#, web frameworks or GUI development.
• Knowledge of SSDLC and secure coding.
• Experience with security products, cryptographic applications, HSM, KMS or secure communications.

(EA Reg No: 20C0312)