Principal System Software Architect

Corsair Memory
Landshut, Germany
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Landshut, Germany

Tech stack

API
Software Applications
Architectural Patterns
C++
Software Documentation
Code Review
Communications Protocols
Continuous Integration
Software Debugging
Embedded Software
Firmware
Hardware Interface Design
Interoperability
Performance Tuning
Software Architecture
Service-Oriented Architecture
Software Engineering
System Software
Strategies of Testing
Information Technology
Software Version Control

Job description

  • Define and evolve the system software architecture across embedded firmware, SDKs, and PC applications using Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
  • Design modular interfaces and services that enable scalable device integration and feature development.
  • Drive architectural alignment across hardware, firmware, and software teams.
  • Lead architecture reviews, design discussions, and technical workshops.
  • Define and maintain stable APIs and SDK structures supporting internal and external development.
  • Ensure reliable communication layers between hardware, embedded systems, and PC applications.
  • Solve complex cross-layer system challenges (hardware * firmware * application software).
  • Promote strong architectural practices, documentation standards, and system modeling.
  • Mentor engineers in modular system design, abstraction, and platform thinking.
  • Contribute to the long-term software architecture strategy and technology roadmap.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional software development experience
  • Several years of experience in senior or architectural roles
  • Strong expertise in C/C++ (embedded or hardware-related systems preferred)
  • Experience across embedded software and software application development
  • Solid understanding of hardware interfaces, communication protocols, and performance constraints
  • Experience with modular system design and architectural patterns
  • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
  • Experience with modern development practices (version control, CI/CD, code reviews, testing strategies)
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or comparable qualification

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