Help define the Unified SDK architecture and its evolution across releases, including roadmap alignment and architectural runway
Elicit and refine system‑level requirements with the product owner, customers, and technical leaders; convert them into architectural requirements and constraints
Define subsystem decomposition and interfaces (APIs/ABIs), data/control flows, and cross‑core interaction patterns for heterogeneous SoCs
Specify non‑functional requirements and budgets (CPU, memory, latency, power, boot time) and drive designs that meet them
Define the integration architecture across hardware, BSP/RTOS/Linux layers, drivers, middleware, security components, and application enablement
Help architect the developer experience: toolchain selection/configuration, host tools, build system, packaging, versioning, and documentation structure
Partner with development and validation teams to define verification strategy (CI, automated testing, regression, release criteria) and quality metrics
Provide technical leadership and mentoring, unblocking teams through deep technical reviews and hands‑on architectural guidance
Drive technical risk management: identify integration risks early, define mitigation plans, and ensure architectural consistency across programs
Requirements
Proven experience as an Embedded Software Architect, Platform/SDK Architect, or similar role owning architecture across multiple releases
Expert C/C++ skills with experience designing stable APIs and writing reusable, testable components
Deep experience with embedded systems and real‑time software (RTOS and/or embedded Linux) on complex SoCs, including heterogeneous processing subsystems
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In this role, you are the embedded software architect for the Software Enablement team's Unified SDK, spanning toolchains, host tools, and on‑target embedded software delivered to internal vertical BU teams and external broad‑market customers. You define the top‑level architecture, translate system needs into an implementable and testable technical blueprint, and drive alignment across hardware, software, and product stakeholders. You act as the directly responsible individual (DRI) for the SDK architecture across multiple new product development programs that include one or more embedded processing cores.
Define and own the Unified SDK top‑level software architecture (end‑to‑end decomposition, interfaces, dependencies, and integration strategy) across multiple products
Establish architectural principles, standards, and reference designs to enable consistent, scalable reuse across vertical programs
Translate system and stakeholder requirements into clear architectural decisions, component‑level requirements, and acceptance criteria
Drive architecture tradeoffs (performance, memory footprint, power, latency, safety/security, maintainability, and time‑to‑market) and document them for long‑term stewardship
Lead cross‑functional architecture alignment across VBU stakeholders, the Unified SDK Product Owner, hardware teams, and software teams
Ensure execution, and release of the Unified SDK for Product
Act as the primary interface between VBU, Unified SDK Product Owner, hardware, and software teams
Serve as the single point of accountability for software outcomes
Ensure alignment of software scope with overall product strategy
You will guide the creation of a cohesive embedded software platform by defining the SDK architecture from silicon capabilities through developer experience. This includes shaping subsystem boundaries, ensuring well-defined interfaces, and enabling reliable integration and verification based on vertical stakeholder requirements.
Analog Devices · Limerick, Ireland