Senior Embedded System Architect

About the role

You will take ownership of the system and software architecture for connected products, focusing on the intersection of low-level firmware and cloud backends. This role combines strategic decision-making with hands-on development in a collaborative environment.

You are offered

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge Medtech and IoT projects, taking a leading role in shaping the technical direction of complex, high-impact electronic products.
• To take ownership of end-to-end system architecture for connected products, influencing both technical decisions and long-term product scalability across device and cloud layers.
• To work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to translate complex requirements into robust, well-structured embedded and cloud-based solutions.

Work tasks

You will be responsible for the end-to-end technical design of embedded systems, ensuring high standards in documentation and architectural integrity from device to cloud.

• Design system and firmware architectures for complex connected electronic products
• Perform hands-on coding in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and system visualizations
• Lead technical discussions with customers to define product requirements
• Oversee the integration between hardware devices and cloud platforms
• Guide development teams as a technical lead without personnel responsibility
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and version control strategies using Git

We are looking for

• Minimum 6 years of experience in system architecture, embedded systems, or similar technical leadership roles
• Advanced knowledge of C/C++ and Embedded Linux
• Extensive experience with RTOS and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• Strong background in system design and firmware architecture
• Proficiency in Git and CI/CD methodologies
• Background in Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

It is meritorious if you have

• Experience within the Medtech industry
• Knowledge of Nordic Semiconductor or NXP platforms
• Familiarity with Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with connectivity protocols like WiFi, Thread, or Zigbee

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

• Goal oriented
• Social
• Orderly
• Intellectually curious

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.