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Experienced Electronics/Electrical Engineer now Associate Director for Engineering, Technology Recruitment

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Architect

Location: Sydney, Australia

(Hybrid(3-2)/Flexible Work Options Available)

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Embedded Software Architect to lead the design, architecture, and technical strategy of embedded software platforms across multiple advanced technology projects. This role is ideal for a hands-on software leader with deep embedded systems knowledge, strong architectural skills, and a track record of delivering complex, high-reliability products in a regulated or high-tech environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the system architecture and design for embedded software platforms across all product development initiatives.
• Act as the technical authority and design decision-maker, ensuring consistency, scalability, and high quality of all embedded software deliverables.
• Define and continuously evolve software engineering discipline, tools, and processes to drive productivity, quality, and innovation.
• Take ownership of the end-to-end software engineering ecosystem, working closely with cross-functional teams to define product concepts, system requirements, and long-term technology roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership within R&D, including the development of novel embedded software solutions and improvements to existing systems.
• Influence and guide incremental development and testing strategies, ensuring robustness and compliance with project timelines.
• Actively support and contribute to project prioritisation and decision-making frameworks to ensure timely delivery of development milestones.
• Mentor and uplift internal technical capability through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and leadership development.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing deep domain expertise internally and building technical credibility externally where needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or architectural role.
• Deep expertise in embedded systems architecture and firmware development for microcontrollers and microprocessors (e.g., ARM Cortex, RISC-V).
• Strong proficiency in hardware/software interfacing including GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART, ADCs, and related embedded subsystems.
• Practical experience in real-time embedded systems: memory management, interrupt handling, power optimisation, low-level drivers, etc.
• Demonstrated capability with communications protocols: CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Modbus, BLE, Zigbee, UWB, etc.
• Proficient in modular software design, including the ability to partition systems into layers (e.g., HAL, drivers, middleware, application).
• Experience documenting and communicating software architectures, including UML, sequence diagrams, and system block diagrams.
• Familiarity with Agile development, CI/CD practices, and version control systems.
• Proven ability to drive scalable, reusable, and maintainable codebases across multiple products or product lines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and shape technical culture.
• Experience working in safety-critical or regulated industries (e.g., medical, automotive, aerospace) is a plus.
• Passion for technology innovation and delivering real-world impact.

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Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• IndustriesMedical Equipment Manufacturing

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