Principle Software Platform Architect, Embedded Systems

• Define and evolve the architecture of a reusable embedded software platform used across multiple products and programs.
• Work closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to understand requirements, identify common needs, and translate them into scalable platform capabilities.
• Lead architectural decisions , document trade-offs and rationale, and guide teams through complex technical challenges.
• Establish clear interfaces, extension mechanisms, and governance practices that enable product teams to build independently while remaining aligned.
• Drive platform adoption, reuse, lifecycle sustainability, and continuous improvement through feedback, metrics, and collaboration., At Danfoss Power Solutions, you will have the opportunity to influence a business-critical platform that supports products used around the world. Your decisions will have a lasting impact on technology strategy, engineering effectiveness, and future innovation. You will work with experienced engineers and leaders across disciplines, giving you broad exposure to complex systems, emerging technologies, and strategic product development. We support continuous learning, professional growth, and knowledge sharing across our global organization.

This position is preferably based in Neumünster, Germany , with flexibility to consider other Danfoss Power Solutions locations for the right candidate. Hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on location.

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.

• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

• You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about-we think they’re pretty great.

• Significant experience designing and evolving large-scale embedded software systems or software platforms used across multiple products or teams.
• Deep knowledge of embedded software architecture , hardware/software interaction, system integration, and real-time or resource-constrained environments.
• Experience with platform design principles including modularity, API and interface design, dependency management, configuration, and long-term software lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to make architectural decisions that balance technical, organizational, and business considerations.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and influence engineers, technical leaders, and stakeholders across organizational boundaries., * Experience working in environments with high requirements for safety, security, reliability, maintainability, or regulatory compliance.
• Professional certifications or formal training in software architecture, systems engineering, functional safety, cybersecurity, MBSE/SysML, or related disciplines.
• Experience with modern embedded development practices including CI/CD, automated testing, software quality, and platform integration., If you are passionate about building scalable embedded software platforms and enjoy combining technical excellence with stakeholder collaboration, we would love to hear from you.