Software Architect

Recruiting Hardware & Electronics Engineers in Belgium We 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 lifecycle Translate system and product requirements into clear architectural designs and technical specifications Design modular, scalable, and maintainable architectures for real‑time and resource‑constrained environments Select and evaluate RTOS, middleware, communication stacks, and hardware–software interfaces Establish architectural guidelines, coding standards, and best practices across teams Conduct architecture, design, and technical reviews to ensure quality, performance, and compliance Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, firmware, and test teams to ensure seamless integration Address non-functional requirements including safety, security, performance, reliability, and power efficiency Support root-cause analysis and resolution of complex system-level issues Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field 8+ years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 3 years in an architectural or technical leadership role Strong expertise in C/C++ for embedded systems Proven experience with RTOS-based systems such as FreeRTOS, QNX, VxWorks, or Zephyr Solid understanding of embedded hardware architectures, memory management, and low-level drivers Experience with embedded communication protocols (CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, TCP/IP) Strong grasp of software architecture principles, design patterns, and system-level thinking Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills The Offer A salary & benefits package commensurate with experience Please send over your CV to or call me on +32 (0) . As always, we are open to recommendations, so please feel free to pass this on to other suitable candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr