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 settings 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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