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# Senior Platform System Engineer - COTS

- **Company:** Riedel Communications
- **Location:** Luik, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Linux, Firmware, Hardware Platform Interface, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, High Performance Computing, Information Technology, Server Operating Systems & Platforms
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8f04a78136fc6135

## About the Role

* A university degree in a technical discipline or a relevant vocational training paired with professional experience
 * Several years of hands-on experience designing, building, qualifying, or troubleshooting complex PC and server platforms
 * Strong understanding of system architectures and the interaction between compute (CPU/GPU), audio, networking, storage, operating systems, and application workloads
 * Proven ability to analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize Windows and/or Linux platforms
 * Experience documenting technical findings and converting them into robust, reproducible engineering solutions
 * Background in product engineering, IT infrastructure, broadcast technology, high-performance computing, embedded systems, or similar performance-critical environments
 * Experience with real-time media processing, broadcast video workflows, virtualization, hardware lifecycle management, or ruggedized systems is a strong advantage
 * Fluent English and German skills in combination with a collaborative, hands-on mindset and a passion for solving complex technical challenges

## Description

* Own and evolve the COTS hardware platform foundation for RIEDEL's live video production systems used worldwide.
 * Evaluate, qualify, and optimize system architectures and interactions between compute (CPU/GPU), video, networking, storage, operating systems, and application workloads.
 * Translate product and software requirements into high-performance, reliable, ruggedized, and manufacturable platform solutions.
 * Configure and tune Windows and Linux systems for demanding real-time video and audio workloads, including SMPTE ST 2110 environments.
 * Define and execute qualification strategies for performance, thermal behavior, reliability, and lifecycle readiness.
 * Develop and maintain validated platform configurations, system images, firmware baselines, and deployment standards.
 * Drive hardware lifecycle management, component selection, supplier alignment, and platform transition strategies.
 * Act as the technical expert for platform hardware, collaborating closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality teams.