Embedded Systems Architect – End-to-End Systems Design & Technical Leadership | Hybrid – Dublin, Ireland

Are you a systems thinker with a passion for embedded technologies? Do you enjoy designing the bigger picture—how hardware, firmware, and connectivity come together to form robust, scalable systems?

We’re looking for an experienced Embedded Systems Architect to help shape next-generation embedded solutions for industrial automation, medical devices, or smart infrastructure platforms.

This hybrid role is based in Dublin, where world-leading tech companies and innovative embedded startups converge.

What You’ll Do:

• Define the overall architecture of embedded platforms across hardware, firmware, RTOS, and communication layers
• Evaluate system trade-offs (performance, power, cost, scalability) and guide design choices accordingly
• Lead technical reviews and provide mentorship to cross-functional engineering teams
• Collaborate with product and hardware teams to ensure feasibility and traceability across the development lifecycle
• Own system integration strategy, from prototyping to field deployment
• Write and maintain architectural documentation, interface definitions, and validation plans

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of experience in embedded systems development, with a strong track record in system architecture
• Deep understanding of MCUs, SoCs, RTOSes (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr), and hardware/software co-design
• Expertise in communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet) and wireless standards (BLE, Wi-Fi, LTE)
• Strong background in C/C++ and familiarity with hardware abstraction layers and bootloaders
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., medical, aerospace, automotive) or with safety-critical standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508)

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with FPGA integration, edge AI accelerators, or secure embedded architectures
• Familiarity with modern development workflows (CI/CD, Git, Jira) and traceability tools
• Exposure to DevOps for embedded systems, including OTA, diagnostics, and remote configuration
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear system blueprints