Engineer, Lead Software – Embedded System Architecture -ANI

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end software architecture for embedded Qt-based applications.
• Develop and maintain system designs, APIs, interface specifications, and design documentation.
• Establish scalable, modular frameworks for complex embedded systems.
• Drive adoption of modern design patterns, testability, maintainability, and performance optimization.
• Lead a cross-functional team of software engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural oversight.
• Define technical strategy, evaluate design trade-offs, and ensure alignment with long-term product goals.
• Promote high-quality standards, systematic problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Lead integration of software and hardware components into embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot, or custom Linux).
• Architect and integrate with hardware abstraction layers, backend engines, and system services.
• Ensure system robustness, resource efficiency, and smooth inter-component communication.
• Establish and enforce testing strategies (unit, integration, UI, and automated validation).
• Support CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and OTA update systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10 years professional experience.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in C++, Qt/QML, and full-stack embedded application development.
• Strong background in embedded Linux development.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams or acting as a senior technical lead.
• Demonstrated ability to produce elegant, maintainable software architectures and design artifacts.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor, influence, and elevate team performance.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable leading initiatives in fast-paced, agile environments.

Benefits

• The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800.
• The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location.
• The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
• More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
• Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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