Embedded Software Architect
Randstad AB · Täby · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-22
Randstad is recruiting an **Embedded Software Architect** on behalf of Teledyne FLIR in Täby. Working on sensor systems and thermal cameras used in industrial, fire detection, and emergency applications, the role focuses on modernizing and unifying Linux-based product offerings into a single robust software platform. The architect owns the long-term vision, architecture, and roadmap for an Android/AOSP-based platform. Key responsibilities combine strategic direction with hands-on technical leadership, translating business and system requirements into high-level platform specifications, aligning cross-functional teams, and guiding engineering decisions to ensure scalability, performance, and security. Candidates must have a relevant academic degree, such as an M.Sc. in Computer Science or Engineering, **or equivalent deep, practical experience**. Substantial hands-on expertise in **Android platform architecture, AOSP, and embedded Linux** is required, along with a strong background in embedded software development, system integration, and proven ability to lead technical decisions across product launches. Fluency in English is mandatory, while Swedish proficiency is a merit. Because the position is **security-classified**, candidates must undergo a security vetting process during recruitment.
Job description
Are you a visionary software architect looking for a challenge that goes beyond standard app development? At Teledyne FLIR in Täby, we build the sensor systems and thermal cameras used globally in fire detection, industrial applications, and blue-light equipment. Now, we need your expertise to shape the brain inside these life-saving products.
We are on a journey to centralize and streamline our Linux-based product offerings into one robust, unified software platform. As our new Embedded Software Architect, you will own the long-term vision, architecture, and roadmap for our Android/AOSP-based platform.
This is a high-impact, strategic, and hands-on role. You will be the technical anchor for our R&D, tasked with balancing urgent product needs with sustainable, scalable, and reusable strategies. You won’t just maintain an architecture; you will define it.
What we offer you
- True Autonomy: The mandate to define architectural principles and shape the future of our R&D.
- A Collaborative Culture: You will work within a highly skilled, senior team of architects in an environment that values mentorship, continuous learning, and innovation.
- Global Impact: The code you architect will run in critical systems used worldwide, making a tangible difference in commercial and government sectors.
Application:
Are you ready to take command of our platform architecture and drive innovation? We look forward to your application. Please note that this role is security-classified, and a security vetting process will be conducted as part of the recruitment.
Responsibilities
- Drive Platform Strategy: Own the long-term architectural vision for our software platform, balancing urgent product needs with sustainable, reusable strategies.
- Lead Integration: Facilitate cross-functional synchronization across multiple teams to ensure scale, performance, and security.
- Translate Requirements: Collaborate with product management to convert system and business needs into high-level platform technical requirements.
- Technical Leadership: Act as the primary spokesperson for the platform area, guiding engineering decisions and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Drive Modernization: Lead the effort to centralize and streamline our Linux-based product offerings into a robust, unified platform.
Qualifications
We believe you thrive at the intersection of complex software, system engineering, and product development. You are a strategic problem-solver with a proven track record of leading technical decisions and successfully managing multiple product launches.
To succeed in this role, we see that you have:
- Deep, hands-on expertise in Android platform architecture, AOSP, and embedded Linux.
- A strong background in embedded software development and system integration.
- The capacity to influence stakeholders and teams through clear, technical communication.
- Fluency in English (professional proficiency in Swedish is a merit).
- A relevant academic degree (e.g., M.Sc. in Computer Science/Engineering) OR equivalent deep, practical experience in the field.
About the company
Randstad
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