Automotive Embedded Software Architect – C/C++

Global Connect Technologies; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Architect to lead the design and development of software for real-time, resource-constrained embedded platforms using C and C++. You will define module boundaries, interfaces, and architecture while guiding cross-functional teams across hardware, systems, and validation groups.

The role requires 8+ years of hands-on embedded software experience, strong architectural skills, and expertise in Linux/RTOS environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of embedded software development experience with strong architecture background.
• Strong hands-on programming experience with C and C++.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience designing complex embedded software systems and defining module boundaries and interfaces.
• Strong experience with embedded Linux and/or RTOS such as FreeRTOS.
• Experience with real-time embedded software development.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Git and modern software development workflows.
• Experience with Google Test or similar testing frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and code review practices.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop software architecture for embedded systems using C and C++.
• Design high-level software architectures, interfaces, modules, APIs, and communication frameworks.
• Translate system and product requirements into detailed software requirements and architecture.
• Develop and review embedded C/C++ code for real-time and resource-constrained systems.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to software development teams.
• Define software design patterns, coding standards, interfaces, and reusable software components.
• Develop software for Linux and/or RTOS-based embedded platforms.
• Work closely with hardware, systems, controls, validation, and application engineering teams.
• Analyze complex technical issues and provide system-level solutions.
• Participate in architecture reviews, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Support integration, debugging, testing, and deployment of embedded software.
• Establish and maintain software architecture documentation, design specifications, interface definitions, and technical guidelines.
• Mentor senior and junior engineers and provide technical direction.
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, and development methodologies for embedded platforms.
• Support continuous improvement of software development, testing, CI/CD, and build processes.

Skills

Software architecture

C/C++ programming

Object-oriented design

Debugging

Technical leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

FreeRTOS

Linux (embedded)

CAN/CAN-FD

TCP/IP

Autosar

GDB

Lauterbach

Wireshark

Git

Google Test

Job description

• Define and develop software architecture for embedded systems using C and C++.
• Design high-level software architectures, interfaces, modules, APIs, and communication frameworks.
• Translate system and product requirements into detailed software requirements and architecture.
• Develop and review embedded C/C++ code for real-time and resource-constrained systems.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to software development teams.
• Define software design patterns, coding standards, interfaces, and reusable software components.
• Develop software for Linux and/or RTOS-based embedded platforms.
• Work closely with hardware, systems, controls, validation, and application engineering teams.
• Analyze complex technical issues and provide system-level solutions.
• Participate in architecture reviews, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Support integration, debugging, testing, and deployment of embedded software.
• Establish and maintain software architecture documentation, design specifications, interface definitions, and technical guidelines.
• Mentor senior and junior engineers and provide technical direction.
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, and development methodologies for embedded platforms.
• Support continuous improvement of software development, testing, CI/CD, and build processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of embedded software development experience, with significant experience in software architecture.
• Strong hands-on programming experience with C and C++.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience designing complex embedded software systems and defining module boundaries and interfaces.
• Strong experience with embedded Linux and/or RTOS such as FreeRTOS.
• Experience with real-time embedded software development.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Git and modern software development workflows.
• Experience with software development and testing frameworks such as Google Test.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and code review practices.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, heavy machinery, construction equipment, industrial automation, or off-highway systems.
• Experience with CAN, CAN FD, J1939, Ethernet, TCP/IP, or other embedded communication protocols.
• Experience with embedded networking and communication stacks.
• Experience with Python/Bash scripting.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions.
• Experience with embedded build systems and cross-compilation.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR or similar embedded software architectures.
• Experience with debugging tools such as GDB, Lauterbach, or Wireshark.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink is a plus.
• Experience leading architecture activities across large, cross-functional engineering teams.