Software Architect, Real-Time Embedded Systems

Siemens AG; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Wendell, NC, is seeking a Software Architect for Real-Time Embedded Systems. The role leads embedded software architecture for protection, automation, and communication platforms used in power networks.

You will drive decisions across application software, OS, and hardware interfaces, partnering with global teams to deliver reliable, high‑performance solutions. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in embedded/real-time systems, strong C++ (C++17/20), and deep knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related technical field.
• 8+ years in embedded, real-time or technical systems development.
• 3–5 years evaluating architectures and trade-offs.
• Willingness to travel internationally for training.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain architecture for embedded software components and platform infra.
• Design real-time, secure, high-performance software for critical infrastructure.
• Guide architectural decisions, reuse, and platform evolution across teams.
• Collaborate with product owners, system architects, and developers to translate requirements.
• Mentor engineers and promote scalable, maintainable software practices.

Skills

Embedded systems

C++

Software architecture

Real-time systems

Cybersecurity principles

Analytical communication

Education

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

Tools

Embedded Linux

IEC 61850 (protocols)

Job description

Software Architect, Real-Time Embedded Systems

Job ID

524370

Posted since

30-Sep-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

Research & Development

Company

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Wendell - North Carolina - United States of America

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

We are looking for a Software Architect, Real-Time and Embedded Systems. This position will be based at our location in Wendell, North Carolina.

The Software Architect will lead the design and evolution of embedded software solutions used in protection, automation, monitoring, and communication systems for electrical power networks. In this role, you will drive architectural decisions across application software, communication frameworks, protocol stacks, runtime environments, operating systems, and embedded hardware platforms. You will work closely with software developers, system architects, protection experts, communication specialists, and product owners to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions for critical infrastructure applications.

Depending on organizational needs and your area of expertise, you may contribute to protection applications, communication technologies, protocol implementations, platform services, or shared system infrastructure. This role combines hands‑on engineering with technical leadership, architectural governance, and long‑term platform ownership. You will help establish consistent engineering practices and promote scalable, reusable, and maintainable software solutions across globally distributed development teams.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Defining and maintaining architecture for embedded software components, subsystems, application software, communication services, operating systems, hardware interfaces, protocol stacks, runtime services, and platform infrastructure.
• Designing software solutions that meet real‑time, reliability, cybersecurity, performance, verification, and product quality requirements for critical infrastructure applications.
• Guiding technical decisions, architectural trade‑offs, platform evolution, and software reuse across long‑lived product platforms and technology domains.
• Partnering with product owners, system architects, protection experts, communication specialists, and development teams to translate product requirements and technology strategies into scalable software solutions.
• Supporting system integration, verification, performance optimization, product release activities, and engineering practices that improve software quality, automation, and development efficiency.
• Mentoring engineers, promoting knowledge sharing, and providing clear architectural direction across protection, communication, application, and embedded platform teams.
• Collaborating with international R&D organizations and cross‑functional stakeholders.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience with the following:
  • Developing software for embedded, industrial, real‑time, or other technical systems.
  • Programming in C++, preferably C++17 or C++20.
  • Software architecture, object‑oriented design, software design patterns, and modern development practices.
  • Embedded operating systems including embedded Linux, hardware abstraction layers, and system‑level debugging.
  • Real‑time systems, concurrency, resource management, and deterministic software execution.
• 3–5 years of experience with the following:
  • Evaluating architectural alternatives and making technical trade‑offs involving performance, reliability, maintainability, security, and delivery needs.
  • Designing maintainable and scalable software architectures.
  • Analytical communication and problem‑solving across multidisciplinary and globally distributed engineering organizations.
  • Cybersecurity principles and secure software design for critical infrastructure.
• Ability to travel internationally for initial training.
• Legally authorizedto work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Embedded Linux, RTOS, or real‑time embedded systems.
• Software architecture, design patterns, and modular platform development.
• Industrial communication protocols and networking, including IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 60870‑5‑104.
• Cybersecurity standards, including IEC 62443, RED, and CRA.
• Protection and control systems, power system automation, digital substations, multi‑core architectures, concurrency, performance optimization, CI/CD, automated testing, static