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Embedded Architect

Johannesburg, Gauteng💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-06 → 2026-09-21

Core

Design and govern embedded hardware and firmware architecture standards for scalable products.

Role type

Senior Embedded Architect

Builds

Reliable, secure, and scalable embedded systems deployed at scale

Domain

Embedded systems, IoT, hardware/firmware

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Embedded C/C++, RTOS, microcontroller architecture, hardware validation, board bring-up, embedded security, test strategy definition, technical roadmap planning

Preferred skills

Cellular communications, remote device management, cross-functional collaboration, team mentorship

Technologies

Embedded C/C++, RTOS, debugging tools, hardware validation tools

Responsibilities

Develop and govern embedded hardware and firmware architecture standards; Evaluate and recommend technologies, components, and development platforms; Design reliable, secure, and scalable embedded systems; Review schematics, hardware designs, and firmware implementations; Define test strategies covering validation, automation, and field performance; Lead architecture reviews and technical decision-making processes; Support connectivity solutions including cellular communications and remote device management; Drive performance, reliability, power efficiency, and security improvements; Contribute to technical roadmaps and future product strategy.

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