System Middleware Architect

Are you passionate about operating systems, software architecture, and large-scale technology platforms? Do you enjoy designing complex systems that deliver seamless user experiences across different devices? Then this could be your next challenge! What are you going to do?

In this role, you will be responsible for the design and evolution of a next-generation middleware platform. You will help create a unified architecture that supports multiple ecosystems and delivers a consistent, high-performance experience across devices such as smartphones and PCs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining the architecture strategy, technical roadmap, and long-term evolution of the middleware platform
• Designing a unified middleware architecture that supports multiple ecosystems while ensuring compatibility, scalability, and high performance
• Solving complex middleware challenges related to performance, stability, memory management, startup speed, and system compatibility
• Driving the implementation of middleware capabilities across different products and devices to deliver a consistent user experience
• Establishing development standards, best practices, and automated testing and quality assurance processes
• Collaborating with technical teams to balance business requirements, product goals, and technical improvements
• Monitoring industry trends and emerging technologies in operating systems and middleware architecture to support future innovation

We are looking for an experienced architect with a strong background in operating systems and middleware technologies with:

• 5-10 years of experience with one or more operating systems such as Android, iOS, Fuchsia, ChromeOS, HarmonyOS, or similar platforms
• Strong knowledge of operating system architecture, software frameworks, and system-level application development
• Experience designing, developing, or optimizing middleware architectures in commercial environments
• A solid understanding of operating system principles, software engineering, or related technical disciplines
• Experience solving complex challenges related to platform performance, scalability, compatibility, and stability
• The ability to translate technical strategies into practical solutions and drive implementation across teams
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills

Personal skills:

• You are an innovative and strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex technical challenges
• You can combine deep technical expertise with strong communication skills and are motivated by building technology that supports millions of users

• Gross yearly salary up to 140K per year with more extra benefits
• 24 paid vacation days;
• Direct a 1 year contract with extension option;
• Work at a leading international tech company;
• Exciting projects with direct impact on product architecture, performance, and user experiencereal-world impact
• Training and growth opportunities;
• A strong team of experienced colleagues

You’ll join a research center in Amsterdam, part of a global tech leader. With over 300 colleagues, you’ll work in a professional, innovative environment where collaboration matters and your expertise makes a difference.