Embedded Systems Architect – Media Distribution | Broadcast & Streaming Technology

About the Role

A well-established media distribution technology company is looking for a senior Embedded Systems Architect to join their engineering team. This is a hands‑on architecture role focused on embedded Linux and security, contributing to the development of high‑availability audio/video systems for next‑generation broadcast and streaming products.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Design, document, and help develop software for cutting‑edge media distribution products
- Contribute to system architecture discussions and technical roadmaps
- Run feasibility investigations and rapid prototyping to validate technical approaches
- Participate in code and design reviews, upholding high software quality standards
- Ensure compliance with engineering best practices and regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO)
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with external consultants as needed
- Work with leadership to continuously improve engineering processes

Must‑Haves

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent




- 15+ years of development experience, with at least 5 years in an Architect or Lead capacity
- Solid embedded systems skillset: custom Linux kernel development, device drivers, systemd, BIOS/UEFI, bootloader, secure boot, cryptography, security protocols, PKI, and cybersecurity
- Software stack: Golang, C/C++, Shell/Bash, Python
- Hands‑on experience bringing up low‑power Intel processors (e.g. Apollo Lake) and solid understanding of the Linux boot sequence
- Expertise with Linux‑based dev environments and embedded frameworks (Yocto, Buildroot, etc.)

Nice to Haves

- Experience with media codecs (MPEG‑2, H.264, HEVC, AAC, AC3) and broadcast standards (DVB, ATSC)
- Familiarity with multimedia frameworks — GStreamer, FFmpeg
- GPU acceleration experience (Intel MSS, OpenCL, CUDA)
- Knowledge of content encryption methods (AES, Simulcrypt, Pro:Idiom, Verimatrix)
- Streaming protocol experience (RTP, RTSP, HLS, MPEG‑DASH)
- Video quality metrics and performance optimization (PSNR, SSIM)

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