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Embedded System Platform Architect

Remote from Spain·Full-time·Added 11 months ago (last checked 21 Oct)

Scalian

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Overview

Work mode: Remote from Spain
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Experience: 3+ years
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers, gym access

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

+3 years in architecture or technical leadership roles in embedded systems.
Experience defining communication protocols between modules and firmware update architectures.
Solid experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and embedded systems.
Proficiency in protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet, BLE, Wi-Fi.
Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr) or embedded Linux

Nice to have

Experience in HW/SW co-design.
Knowledge of cybersecurity applied to embedded systems.

The role

Do you want to define the electronic architecture that powers our smart products? We are looking for an Embedded System Platform Architect to lead the comprehensive design of the electronic system, ensuring that hardware, firmware, and software work together as a coherent, secure, and highly reliable whole.

What you'll do

Design the complete architecture of the electronic system for new products and updates, ensuring scalability, performance, and regulatory compliance (CE, FCC, UL).
Define internal communication protocols, interfaces, error handling, and synchronization between electronic modules.
Design firmware update mechanisms (OTA and local), including secure bootloaders, cryptographic validation, and fault-tolerant strategies.
Create concepts for "smart spare parts" capable of self-updating or self-configuring.
Develop advanced power management strategies, optimizing consumption and ensuring efficiency.
Lead reliability analysis, functional safety, and redundancy / fail-safe mechanisms.
Produce clear architectural documentation: MBSE diagrams, data flows, requirements, APIs, and system specifications.
Provide expert support in troubleshooting, performance analysis, and resolution of complex issues.
Collaborate with product, embedded software, IoT/cloud, operations, and quality teams; and technically lead junior engineers.

About Scalian

Scalian is a French engineering and consulting group specializing in digital transformation, operational excellence, and industrial performance. The company supports clients across sectors such as aerospace, energy, transportation, and manufacturing, offering services that range from data engineering and software development to project management and quality assurance. With a global footprint and a strong presence in Europe, Scalian positions itself as a partner for companies undergoing complex technological and organizational change.

In Spain, Scalian has established a growing delivery center that supports its international projects, particularly in areas like data engineering, backend development, and systems architecture. The Spanish offices are known for a collaborative, engineering-driven culture that values technical depth and continuous learning, making them an attractive option for international professionals with strong backgrounds in software development, DevOps, or industrial engineering.

Industry: Engineering
Founded: 1989
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Toulouse, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: scalian.com

Good to know if you are moving

Scalian operates in several European countries, offering international mobility opportunities within the group.
The Spanish office works on high-demand technical stacks (Java, Node.js, Angular, DevOps), which are transferable skills in the Spanish market.
The company supports professional certifications and continuous training for its engineers.
Projects are often delivered in international, multicultural teams, with English as a common working language.
Scalian provides a structured career path from engineering roles to project management and architecture positions.

In their own words

About the company & team

Scalian is a company of more than 6,000 people with an international presence, with offices in Europe and North America. We specialize in providing services to different clients focused on Data, Cloud, and Artificial Intelligence.

Additional information

🚀 Join a high-level team working with cutting-edge technologies on the market.
💻 Remote work.
⛱ 25 working days of vacation
📝 Permanent contract
📚 Ongoing training, certifications, meetups, and personalized professional development plans so we can keep growing together. We also provide access to internal platforms with open content for you to enjoy at your own pace.
🕐 Full-time position with flexible hours to help balance work and family life.
🎉 After-work events at the offices
🎂 Birthday afternoon off
🏋️‍♀️ Gym discounts
💲Flexible compensation programs: health insurance, restaurant card, transportation allowance, childcare vouchers.
🌏 As part of the Scalian group, we expand our borders and grow internationally.
♻️ Within the group, we are committed to sustainable initiatives.

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