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CubicSenior Architect - Embedded systems
LocationIND Hyderabad Aparna
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience15+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJun 16, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live23h ago
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Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electronics Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred) with 15+ years of experience in embedded systems development
Proven experience in leading requirements analysis, architecture, design, and deployment of embedded systems
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with product management, hardware, software, and operations teams
Strong experience in distributed and real-time systems, with emphasis on performance optimization and fault tolerance
15+ years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++ and system programming
Strong expertise in Board Support Package (BSP) development, Bootloaders (U-Boot, MCUboot), Device drivers and peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, TCP/IP)
Hands-on experience in Embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot) and RTOS platforms like (FreeRTOS, QNX, ThreadX)
Expertise in hardware abstraction layers (HAL) and platform framework design
Deep understanding of real-time performance tuning, memory management, and concurrency
Strong knowledge in Secure boot and cryptography frameworks, Secure firmware/OTA update mechanisms
Experience in PCI compliance and embedded system security standards
Expertise in secure communication protocols and vulnerability mitigation
Experience with NFC, RFID, and smartcard interfaces, Secure Access Modules (SAM) / Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Contactless protocols such as ISO 14443 A/B (MIFARE)
Integration with IoT cloud platforms (Azure IoT, AWS IoT, or equivalent)
Experience with Embedded CI/CD pipelines (Yocto + Jenkins/GitLab/Bitbucket), Cross-compilation toolchains (GCC) and version control systems (Git)
Hands-on expertise in debugging tools: JTAG / SWD, Linux kernel tracing (ftrace, perf)
Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives on emerging technologies
Define enterprise-wide architecture frameworks, standards, and reusable components
Participate in technical governance, design reviews, and solution approvals
Provide input into project planning, resource estimation, and risk management
Mentor and guide engineering teams with strong technical leadership
Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders including hardware, firmware, cloud, and product teams
Support proposal development, customer discussions, and architecture reviews
System thinking and architectural leadership
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Performance optimization mindset
Security-first design approach
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Experience with ARM Cortex-A / Cortex-M architectures
Knowledge of wireless technologies (BLE, Wi-Fi, LTE/5G)
Exposure to fare collection systems, payment systems, or transit solutions
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet/IP)
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and DevOps methodologies
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Skills
C/C++
Yocto
Buildroot
FreeRTOS
QNX
ThreadX
Jenkins
GitLab
Bitbucket
Git
Azure IoT
AWS IoT
ARM Cortex-A
ARM Cortex-M
BLE
Wi-Fi
LTE/5G
Modbus
CAN
Ethernet/IP
U-Boot
MCUboot
I2C
SPI
UART
PCIe
USB
TCP/IP
JTAG
SWD
ftrace
perf
Business Unit:
Cubic Transportation Systems
Company Details:
When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.
We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.
Job Details:
Senior Architect- Embedded Systems
Minimum Job Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electronics Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred) with 15+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
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Proven experience in leading requirements analysis, architecture, design, and deployment of embedded systems, ensuring performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
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Demonstrated ability to collaborate with product management, hardware, software, and operations teams to define and deliver innovative solutions aligned with business needs.
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Strong experience in distributed and real-time systems, with emphasis on performance optimization and fault tolerance.
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Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Architecture & Leadership
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Provide end-to-end architecture design for embedded platforms, devices, and integrated systems.
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Lead system-level design across firmware, hardware, middleware, and cloud interfaces.
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Define and enforce architecture standards, design principles, and best practices.
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Evaluate architectural options and recommend optimal solutions based on performance, scalability, and cost.
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Review detailed design artifacts and guide engineering teams through implementation.
Embedded Systems Development
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15+ years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++ and system programming.
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Strong expertise in:
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Board Support Package (BSP) development
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Bootloaders (U-Boot, MCUboot)
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Device drivers and peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB,TCP/IP)
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Hands-on experience in:
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Embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot)
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RTOS platforms like (FreeRTOS, QNX, ThreadX)
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Windows IoT platforms preferred
System Design & Performance Engineering
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Expertise in hardware abstraction layers (HAL) and platform framework design.
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Deep understanding of real-time performance tuning, memory management, and concurrency.
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Identify and resolve system bottlenecks, especially in high-throughput embedded environments.
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Implement performance validation strategies including profiling, benchmarking, and stress testing.
Security & Compliance
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Strong knowledge in:
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Secure boot and cryptography frameworks
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Secure firmware/OTA update mechanisms
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Experience in PCI compliance and embedded system security standards.
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Expertise in secure communication protocols and vulnerability mitigation.
Domain & Integration Expertise
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Experience with:
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NFC, RFID, and smartcard interfaces
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Secure Access Modules (SAM) / Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
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Contactless protocols such as ISO 14443 A/B (MIFARE)
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Integration with IoT cloud platforms (Azure IoT, AWS IoT, or equivalent).
DevOps & Tooling
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Experience with:
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Embedded CI/CD pipelines (Yocto + Jenkins/GitLab/Bitbucket)
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Cross-compilation toolchains (GCC) and version control systems (Git)
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Hands-on expertise in debugging tools:
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JTAG / SWD
•
Linux kernel tracing (ftrace, perf)
Innovation & Governance
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Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives on emerging technologies.
•
Define enterprise-wide architecture frameworks, standards, and reusable components.
•
Participate in technical governance, design reviews, and solution approvals.
•
Provide input into project planning, resource estimation, and risk management.
Collaboration & Leadership
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Mentor and guide engineering teams with strong technical leadership.
•
Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders including hardware, firmware, cloud, and product teams.
•
Support proposal development, customer discussions, and architecture reviews.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with ARM Cortex-A / Cortex-M architectures
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Knowledge of wireless technologies (BLE, Wi-Fi, LTE/5G)
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Exposure to fare collection systems, payment systems, or transit solutions
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Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet/IP).
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Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and DevOps methodologies
Key Competencies
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System thinking and architectural leadership
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Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
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Performance optimization mindset
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Security-first design approach
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Effective communication and stakeholder management
Worker Type:
Employee
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