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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 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, ensuring performance, scalability, reliability, and security. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with product management, hardware, software, and operations teams to define and deliver innovative solutions aligned with business needs. Strong experience in distributed and real-time systems, with emphasis on performance optimization and fault tolerance. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Technical Architecture & Leadership Provide end-to-end architecture design for embedded platforms, devices, and integrated systems. Lead system-level design across firmware, hardware, middleware, and cloud interfaces. Define and enforce architecture standards, design principles, and best practices. Evaluate architectural options and recommend optimal solutions based on performance, scalability, and cost. Review detailed design artifacts and guide engineering teams through implementation. Embedded Systems Development 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) RTOS platforms like (FreeRTOS, QNX, ThreadX) Windows IoT platforms preferred System Design & Performance Engineering Expertise in hardware abstraction layers (HAL) and platform framework design. Deep understanding of real-time performance tuning, memory management, and concurrency. Identify and resolve system bottlenecks, especially in high-throughput embedded environments. Implement performance validation strategies including profiling, benchmarking, and stress testing. Security & Compliance 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. Domain & Integration Expertise 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). DevOps & Tooling 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) Innovation & Governance 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 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 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 Key Competencies System thinking and architectural leadership Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Performance optimization mindset Security-first design approach Effective communication and stakeholder management Worker Type: Employee We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law. Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that 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 challenges 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). CTS is an industry-leading integrator of payment and information solutions and related services for intelligent travel applications. CTS delivers integrated systems for transportation and traffic management, delivering tools for travelers to choose the smartest and easiest way to travel and pay for their journeys, and enabling transportation authorities and agencies to manage demand across the entire transportation network. Cubic Defense provides networked Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) solutions, and live, virtual, constructive and game-based training solutions for both U.S. and Allied Forces. These mission-inspired capabilities enable assured multi-domain access; converged digital intelligence; and superior readiness for defense, intelligence, security and commercial missions. Cubic is proud to have a presence in over 60 countries and employ over 5,000 people worldwide. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law. For more information on Equal Employment please visit: http://www.cubic.com/Careers/Applicant-Help To learn more, visit Cubic.com. Follow us on LinkedIn! 
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Cubic
IND Hyderabad Aparna, India
Senior Architect - Embedded systems.
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