Embedded Architect

Global Connect Technologies; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies seeks a senior embedded software architect to define and develop software architecture for embedded systems using C/C++. You will design high-level architectures, interfaces, modules, and APIs, translating requirements into detailed software plans for real-time platforms.

You will lead and mentor engineers, drive code quality, and collaborate with hardware and validation teams to deliver robust solutions. Strong Linux/RTOS experience is essential.

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 architecture work.
• Strong hands-on programming 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.

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.
• 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

C

C++

Embedded software development

Object-oriented design

Design patterns

Git

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

FreeRTOS

Linux

CAN

CAN FD

J1939

Ethernet

GDB

Lauterbach

Wireshark

Google Test

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

MATLAB/Simulink

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.