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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Middleware Architect - **Company:** Eu Recruit - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Automation of Tests, Middleware - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://eu-recruit.com/jobs/system-middleware-architect/#vacancy-apply ## About the Role * Strong experience with at least one major operating system platform such as: + Android + iOS + Fuchsia + ChromeOS + Other modern mobile, desktop or embedded operating systems * Strong understanding of operating system software architecture, frameworks and system-level application development. * Deep knowledge of operating system implementation principles. * Academic or professional background in: + Computer Science + Software Engineering + Electronics + Communications + Related technical disciplines * Practical commercial experience working with middleware architectures. * Experience solving significant architecture, compatibility, stability or performance challenges. * Ability to design and evolve complex system-level software platforms. * Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder-management skills. * Ability to drive architectural changes from concept through implementation. Preferred Experience * Experience designing middleware for mobile, desktop, embedded or multi-device operating systems. * Strong understanding of framework services, IPC, runtime systems, lifecycle management and system services. * Experience with memory optimisation, startup performance and system compatibility. * Experience defining architecture governance, engineering standards or platform specifications. * Familiarity with automated testing and quality systems for low-level platform software. * Experience working across multiple engineering teams on large-scale operating system platforms. * Ability to translate emerging technology trends into medium-term architecture strategy. ## Description Middleware Architecture and Technical Strategy * Define the overall architecture and technical roadmap for the operating system middleware layer. * Lead the long-term evolution of middleware architecture while balancing technical debt, platform requirements and product priorities. * Identify architectural risks, dependencies and opportunities for simplification or consolidation. * Drive key technical decisions across system frameworks and middleware components. Cross-Platform and Multi-Ecosystem Support * Design a unified middleware architecture capable of supporting multiple application ecosystems. * Ensure strong cross-platform compatibility, scalability and performance. * Develop architectural approaches that provide consistent behaviour across different device types and usage scenarios. * Support middleware deployment across devices such as smartphones, PCs and other connected platforms. Performance, Stability and Scalability * Identify and resolve critical middleware-level performance and stability issues. * Optimise areas including: + Memory management + Application and service startup performance + Compatibility + Runtime efficiency + Scalability * Improve system responsiveness and reliability across complex application workloads. * Lead technical investigations into difficult system-level issues and performance bottlenecks. Engineering Standards and Quality * Define development standards, architecture principles and technical specifications for middleware systems. * Establish automated testing, validation and quality-assurance mechanisms. * Improve architectural consistency, maintainability and engineering quality across middleware components. * Introduce processes that support reliable technical evolution and large-scale platform development. 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