Senior Embedded System Architect
ACADEMIC WORK SWEDEN AB · Lund · 6 månader eller längre
Academic Work is recruiting a **Senior Embedded System Architect** on behalf of a client working with connected electronics in Medtech and IoT. The position entails taking end-to-end ownership of system and software architecture across low-level firmware and cloud backends. Responsibilities combine high-level architectural design with **hands-on development in C/C++**, overseeing device-to-cloud integration, and implementing CI/CD pipelines with Git. Working as a technical lead without personnel responsibility, the architect guides development teams, leads technical discussions with customers to define requirements, and produces comprehensive system documentation. Applicants must have an educational background in Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering, alongside at least **six years of experience** in system architecture, embedded systems, or equivalent technical leadership positions. The role requires advanced knowledge of C/C++ and Embedded Linux, extensive experience with RTOS and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), solid proficiency in Git and CI/CD, and professional proficiency in spoken and written English. Experience within Medtech, knowledge of Nordic Semiconductor or NXP platforms, familiarity with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and experience with connectivity protocols such as WiFi, Thread, or Zigbee are advantageous. The selection process incorporates both a personality test and a cognitive test.
Shape the future of connected electronics as a System Architect. Join a team where your expertise in firmware and cloud integration drives innovation in Medtech and IoT, transforming complex requirements into reliable, high-performance systems.
About the role
You will take ownership of the system and software architecture for connected products, focusing on the intersection of low-level firmware and cloud backends. This role combines strategic decision-making with hands-on development in a collaborative environment.
You are offered
- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge Medtech and IoT projects, taking a leading role in shaping the technical direction of complex, high-impact electronic products.
- To take ownership of end-to-end system architecture for connected products, influencing both technical decisions and long-term product scalability across device and cloud layers.
- To work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to translate complex requirements into robust, well-structured embedded and cloud-based solutions.
Work tasks
You will be responsible for the end-to-end technical design of embedded systems, ensuring high standards in documentation and architectural integrity from device to cloud.
- Design system and firmware architectures for complex connected electronic products
- Perform hands-on coding in C/C++ for embedded systems
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and system visualizations
- Lead technical discussions with customers to define product requirements
- Oversee the integration between hardware devices and cloud platforms
- Guide development teams as a technical lead without personnel responsibility
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and version control strategies using Git
We are looking for
- Minimum 6 years of experience in system architecture, embedded systems, or similar technical leadership roles
- Advanced knowledge of C/C++ and Embedded Linux
- Extensive experience with RTOS and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- Strong background in system design and firmware architecture
- Proficiency in Git and CI/CD methodologies
- Background in Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
It is meritorious if you have
- Experience within the Medtech industry
- Knowledge of Nordic Semiconductor or NXP platforms
- Familiarity with Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience with connectivity protocols like WiFi, Thread, or Zigbee
To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:
- Goal oriented
- Social
- Orderly
- Intellectually curious
Please note: Between mid-July and mid-August, our recruitment team will have reduced staffing. We are accepting applications as usual, but the process and our response times may take longer than usual during this period.
Our recruitment process
This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.
Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.