Senior Software Architect (m/f/d)

<p>We are smartmicro, the leading specialist in high-performance automotive and traffic radar- and radar/camera hybrid sensor technology. We design, develop and manufacture high-tech sensors for autonomous driving, intelligent traffic infrastructure and smart cities. Our mission is to make roads safer, enable autonomous driving in all-weather scenarios, optimize traffic flow for reduced travel times and enable greener, smarter cities.</p>
<p>We are a German company with international presence, having own teams in the UK and in the US, while we are headquartered in Braunschweig for design, development and production.</p>
<p>We make the future of mobility a reality.</p>
<p>We are looking for an visionary and experienced Software Architect to lead the technical design and strategy for our entire software portfolio.</p>
<h2>Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Software Architecture:</strong> Define and maintain a comprehensive architectural roadmap for smartmicro's software products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term technical vision</li>
<li><strong>System Design:</strong> Lead the high-level design of our software systems, including embedded firmware on bare metal and Linux-based platforms, the COM HUB edge device, and cloud interfaces</li>
<li><strong>Technical Leadership:</strong> Act as the go-to expert for architectural questions and challenges</li>
<li><strong>Standardization &#x26; Best Practices:</strong> Establish and enforce technical standards, design patterns, and best practices across the organization - This includes defining and governing core architectural concepts like communication datagrams and interface descriptions</li>
<li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong> Work closely with Product Owners, Software Engineers, Group Leads to translate requirements into robust and scalable technical solutions</li>
<li><strong>Prototyping &#x26; Evaluation:</strong> Evaluate, prototype, and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to keep our products at the cutting edge</li>
<li>Direct report to the manager of the embedded department</li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field</li>
<li>Proven experience in software development, with a significant portion in a Software Architect, Principal Engineer, or similar technical leadership role</li>
<li>Extensive hands-on experience in C or C++ development for complex systems and hardware-oriented software, Python could be required for automation and scripting</li>
<li>Deep expertise in designing software for embedded systems, including both baremetal and embedded Linux (e.g., Yocto, buildroot) environments</li>
<li>Strong understanding of computer architecture, real-time operating systems, memory management, and hardware abstraction layers</li>
<li>Proficiency in designing and implementing inter-process communication (IPC) and distributed systems</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of specific RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, ThreadX, PikeOS or QNX</li>
<li>Experience with ARM-based platforms, microcontrollers from NXP and TI and variety communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT, CAN, REST APIs, Ethernet, I2C and SPI)</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences</li>
<li>Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities</li>
<li>Good German language skills would be a plus</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Innovation:</strong> latest technology, innovation and rapid development cycles, excellent work- and test equipment</li>
<li><strong>Pleasant working environment:</strong> informal culture, motivated teams, short communication channels, room for active participation</li>
<li><strong>Future-oriented workplace:</strong> modern buildings, offices and labs, permanent employment and individual training opportunities</li>
<li><strong>Attractive location:</strong> located directly next to the highway, direct bus stop at our facilities, parking facilities for cars and bikes, free charging of electric vehicles</li>
<li><strong>Flexible working:</strong> hybrid working (4 days office presence per week)</li>
<li><strong>Activities:</strong> team events, gym membership and more.</li>
<li><strong>Other benefits</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Become a part of our innovative company and join us to develop the leading technology in the field of radar and hybrid sensors and systems.</strong></p>
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