Software Architect

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Job Description

+ About Concurrent

We deliver mission-critical embedded computing solutions to operate in even the harshest of environments. Founded in 1985 to develop Multibus II boards, we’ve expanded our offering over four decades to become a trusted, reliable solutions provider in critical embedded applications.

We have a proven record of delivering technology to the world’s leading OEMs across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We operate facilities in Colchester and Theale in the United Kingdom and Woburn, MA and Los Angeles, CA in the United States.

Concurrent is a public company, quoted on AIM on the London Stock Exchange.

+ The Role

Reporting to the Technical Director, we are seeking a highly skilled Software Architect to design and oversee the development of robust and efficient software solutions. The Software Architect will be responsible for setting technical direction, defining architectural standards, and ensuring alignment between the software subsystems of our cutting-edge processor products. This role requires a deep understanding of embedded software development, system design as well as emerging technologies for the production of software.

+ What will I be delivering?

  • Define and implement software architectures, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
  • Work with our hardware engineers during the design phase to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms to meet the product requirements.
  • Design high-level structures to guide development teams and ensure successful system integration.
  • Identify and address technical risks, cross-platform scalability concerns, and system issues.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
  • Ensure software solutions adhere to security standards.

+ What do I need to bring with me?

Demonstrated knowledge and experience

  • Experience in developing Architectures for Embedded Software.
  • Knowledge of BIOS, BSPs, bootloaders and the Linux Kernel.
  • Practical experience programming a variety of hardware devices at register level.
  • Experience developing low-level, embedded software for Linux or a similar operating system, including programming hardware devices at register level.
  • Good appreciation of hardware.

Technical skills and qualifications

  • MEng/MSc/BEng inElectrical/Electronics/ComputerEngineering or similar/equivalent discipline.
  • Proficient in Embedded C programming for x86, PowerPC or high-performance ARM processors.

Behavioural competencies

  • Strong communicator.
  • Team player.
  • Collaborative.
  • Gets work done with high energy and excitement!
  • Growth and learning mindset – challenge the status quo!

+ Benefits for Working at Concurrent

  • Generous company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution!)
  • Health Insurance, Life Assurance & Income protection.
  • 25 days holiday + Banks.
  • Holiday purchase scheme.
  • Cycle to work and Home & Tech scheme.
  • Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.

+ Equal Opportunity Statement

Concurrent recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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