Software Architect

SOFTWARE ARCHITECT - LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE (BELGIUM) - PERMANENT POSITIONWe are seeking an accomplished Software Architect with a strong embedded software background to lead the architectural design and technical direction of complex embedded systems. In this role, you will be responsible for defining end-to-end software architectures that meet functional, performance, safety, and reliability requirements while operating within resource-constrained environments. You will work closely with systems, hardware, firmware, and application teams to translate product and business needs into robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.As a technical leader, you will guide development teams through architecture definition, technology selection, and design implementation, ensuring consistency across projects and alignment with long-term product strategy. You will play a key role in establishing architectural standards, influencing technical decisions, mitigating risks, and mentoring engineers, while remaining hands-on enough to understand system-level challenges and drive practical solutions.Key Responsibilities:Define, document, and own software architecture for embedded systems throughout the product lifecycleTranslate system and product requirements into clear architectural designs and technical specificationsDesign modular, scalable, and maintainable architectures for real-time and resource-constrained environmentsSelect and evaluate RTOS, middleware, communication stacks, and hardware–software interfacesEstablish architectural guidelines, coding standards, and best practices across teamsConduct architecture, design, and technical reviews to ensure quality, performance, and complianceCollaborate closely with hardware, systems, firmware, and test teams to ensure seamless integrationAddress non-functional requirements including safety, security, performance, reliability, and power efficiencySupport root-cause analysis and resolution of complex system-level issuesProvide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teamsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field8+ years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 3 years in an architectural or technical leadership roleStrong expertise in C/C++ for embedded systemsProven experience with RTOS-based systems such as FreeRTOS, QNX, VxWorks, or ZephyrSolid understanding of embedded hardware architectures, memory management, and low-level driversExperience with embedded communication protocols (CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, TCP/IP)Strong grasp of software architecture principles, design patterns, and system-level thinkingExcellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skillsThe Offer:A permanent, full-time employment contractA salary & benefits package commensurate with experiencePlease send over your CV to tom.walker@vividresourcing.com or call me on +32 (0) 3 318 00 74. As always, we are open to recommendations, so please feel free to pass this on to other suitable candidates.