> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3531046-senior-software-architect-test-measurement-instruments](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3531046-senior-software-architect-test-measurement-instruments). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Architect - Test & Measurement Instruments - **Company:** ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG - **Location:** München, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Abstraction Layers, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Profiling, Continuous Integration, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Java GUIs, Software Architecture, Release Management, Mockito, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, UML, Openapi, Technical Debt, Yocto, Information Technology, C++14, Api Management - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/de903d36789922785593cfe3683b3527bf ## About the Role * A completed degree at Master's level or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or a related field is required. * Several years of experience as a software architect or senior engineer in complex, product-oriented devices or systems are expected; experience with measurement instruments is a strong advantage. * You have hands-on experience in hardware-related software development with modern C++ and are able to design stable and maintainable C++ APIs. * End-to-end software architectures, from embedded or firmware layers to device services, GUIs and remote APIs, should be part of your experience. * Good knowledge of build and release concepts, such as Yocto, Buildroot and cross-toolchains, is important, together with an understanding of CI/CD principles. * Experience with C++ unit and integration testing, mocking, test automation, static analysis and profiling tools such as GoogleTest, Catch2, clang-tidy, sanitizers, perf or ftrace is expected. * Requirements and systems engineering, including traceability from requirements to tests and the definition of clear acceptance criteria, should be familiar to you. * Strong teamwork skills, a customer-oriented mindset and a structured, documentation-oriented working style are important. Experience with AI-assisted development tools and shift-left methods is desirable, and strong communication skills in German and English complete the profile ## Description * You will analyse the existing software architecture to assess its ability to integrate a new product group, while identifying required changes, technical debt and risks. * Based on new product requirements, you will define architecture extensions and migration paths, including component-based modularisation, API contracts and compatibility rules. * Interfaces will be defined in close collaboration with hardware, FPGA and algorithm teams. * You will prioritise and plan architectural changes and provide a migration roadmap with risk assessments and minimally invasive transition paths. * Architecture and design reviews will be led by you, while providing technical guidance and moderation across different disciplines. * Developers will be coached by you on architecture principles, best practices and hardware-related software development. * You will create and maintain architecture documentation, including C4, SysML or UML diagrams, API specifications, performance reports and acceptance criteria. * You will develop Embedded Linux driver software, including user-space and kernel drivers/modules and hardware abstraction layers, while applying shift-left practices and AI-assisted tools for prototyping, test generation, documentation and quality assurance. 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