Senior Embedded System Architect - Embedded Solutions

Daikin Group; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Group is hiring a Senior Embedded System Architect to define and guard the technical architecture of embedded solutions. Located in the United States, this role involves orchestrating development teams and external partners to balance performance, quality, and cost.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Electronics or a related field, with substantial experience in embedded systems and strong communication skills. You will drive architectural decisions to enhance Daikin’s product portfolio.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with embedded systems covering both hardware and software aspects.
• Proven experience in system-level or software architecture roles for embedded products.
• Strong communicator who can align technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain overall embedded system architecture.
• Translate business, product, quality and regulatory requirements into system specifications.
• Provide technical guidance to development teams and external partners.

Skills

Embedded systems

System architecture

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, ICT or a related field

Job description

Senior Embedded System Architect – Embedded Solutions

Location: Ghent, East Flanders, BE

Job Requisition ID: 2945

Daikin Europe is hiring a Senior Embedded System Architect in Ghent.

As a Senior Embedded System Architect you will define, own and guard the technical architecture of embedded solutions used across our product portfolio. You combine deep technical knowledge with a strong understanding of business, quality and product requirements, and use this to steer development teams and external partners in the right direction.

Together with the project teams you strive for the best balance between system performance, quality, cost, risk and timely delivery of robust embedded solutions.

Passionate about embedded platforms and system design? Do you enjoy working at a conceptual level while staying close to real products? Are you eager to shape future‑proof architectures within a fast‑growing international organisation? Want to work in an office "nearby Ghent" in a dynamic and diverse team? Then don’t hesitate — apply now.

About EDC

The EMEA Electrics and Controls (EDC) department, located at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, is one of the fastest growing departments within the EMEA Development Centre of Daikin.

The department is responsible for the development and improvement of control solutions, including:

• Room and unit controls
• Embedded platforms
• Connectivity, App and Cloud controls

Our activities cover:

• Embedded hardware architecture and development
• Embedded software architecture and development
• System integration and validation

Throughout all development steps, we combine in‑house expertise with strategic cooperation with external partners to enhance our products and keep them among the best in the industry. Close collaboration across Daikin departments ensures high‑quality products for the Daikin EMEA market.

The Team

Within our Equipment Controls team, engineers work in their field of expertise (embedded hardware, software and system architecture). The team is responsible for delivering complete embedded solutions, starting from market and product requirements, over system architecture and design, up to industrialisation, validation and maintenance in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Job Content

As a Senior Embedded System Architect, you are the technical authority for the embedded systems under your responsibility. You ensure architectural choices are consistent, scalable and aligned with Daikin’s long‑term strategy.

You will not focus on day‑to‑day coding, but instead oversee and steer development from a system and architecture perspective. Your key responsibilities include:

• Defining and maintaining the overall embedded system architecture, covering hardware, software, interfaces and connectivity.
• Translating business, product, quality and regulatory requirements into clear architectural concepts and system specifications.
• Making and documenting architectural trade‑offs with regard to performance, cost, reliability, safety, cybersecurity and maintainability.
• Providing technical guidance to internal development teams and steering external development partners to ensure alignment with the defined architecture.
• Reviewing system designs, technical proposals and implementation choices from suppliers and internal teams.
• Taking ownership of architectural decisions throughout the complete product lifecycle.
• Supporting projects by analysing complex system issues, proposing robust solutions and ensuring correct prioritisation and implementation.
• Driving platform thinking and reuse across products where possible.
• Following technological evolutions and industry trends, and proactively proposing improvements to Daikin’s embedded architectures.
• Acting as a technical mentor for junior engineers and architects, contributing to the growth of architectural competence within the team.

Qualifications

• You strongly relate to the Daikin Vision and are motivated to contribute to sustainable and innovative solutions.
• You hold a Master’s degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, ICT or a related field.
• You have extensive experience with embedded systems, covering both hardware and software aspects.
• You have proven experience in system‑level or software architecture roles for embedded products.
• You are comfortable working on a conceptual and abstract level, while maintaining a strong connection with real‑world implementations.
• You are a strong communicator who can align technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• You enjoy working in a complex, multidisciplinary environment.
• You naturally strive for consensus while being able to take clear architectural decisions when needed.
• You have a proactive mindset and enjoy shaping long‑term technical strategies.