Principal System Software Architect
Overview
Corsair is seeking a Principal System Software Architect to define and evolve the system software architecture across embedded firmware, SDKs, and PC applications using Service-Oriented Architecture principles.
Please note that the work mode is listed as hybrid — confirm the specifics with the recruiter.
Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the system software architecture across embedded firmware, SDKs, and PC applications using SOA principles
- Design modular interfaces and services that enable scalable device integration and feature development
- Drive architectural alignment across hardware, firmware, and software teams
- Lead architecture reviews, design discussions, and technical workshops
- Define and maintain stable APIs and SDK structures supporting internal and external development
- Ensure reliable communication layers between hardware, embedded systems, and PC applications
- Solve complex cross-layer system challenges spanning hardware, firmware, and application software
- Promote strong architectural practices, documentation standards, and system modeling
- Mentor engineers in modular system design, abstraction, and platform thinking
- Contribute to the long-term software architecture strategy and technology roadmap
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional software development experience
- Several years of experience in senior or architectural roles
- Strong expertise in C/C++ (embedded or hardware-related systems preferred)
- Experience across embedded software and software application development
- Solid understanding of hardware interfaces, communication protocols, and performance constraints
- Experience with modular system design and architectural patterns
- Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
- Experience with modern development practices (version control, CI/CD, code reviews, testing strategies)
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or comparable qualification
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