Lead Architect​/Java​/C++​/API​/POS or Payment Processing​/Irvine

Position: Lead Architect / Java / C++ / API / POS or Payment Processing / Irvine

Our client in the EV / AV space is urgently looking for a Lead Architect with strong experience in Java, API, Integration, POS, Payment Processing, C++ and UI to add to their growing team here in Irvine.

This position MUST be onsite 5 Days a week in their Irvine location.

The Lead Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining software for embedded systems. This role requires a deep understanding of both embedded and software to ensure that the software effectively controls firmware components and performs as required. The embedded engineer will work closely with firmware engineers, software developers, and other team members to create reliable and efficient firmware solutions.

Responsibilities

:
1. Development

• Design and develop software for embedded systems based on system requirements and specifications
• Write and optimize code in low-level programming languages such as Java and some C++
• Implement and test firmware features to ensure they meet design specifications and performance criteria
• Develop test suites for verification

Automate test cases

2. Integration

• Collaborate with embedded engineers to understand firmware architecture and ensure software effectively interfaces with firmware components

Debug and troubleshoot issues related to firmware interaction

3. Testing and Validation

• Develop and execute test plans to validate firmware functionality and performance
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing to identify and resolve issues

Analyze and address bugs and performance issues and make necessary adjustments to improve firmware quality

4. Documentation and Reporting

• Create and maintain detailed documentation for firmware design, development processes, and testing procedures

Provide regular updates and reports on project status, including any issues, risks, and resolutions

6. Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to ensure successful integration of firmware with other system components
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and team meetings to contribute to project planning and execution

Qualifications :
Skills and Technologies

• Education :
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience :
  Proven experience in Software development for embedded systems, including hands‑on experience with API Integrations, processors, and peripheral interfaces
• Skills :
• Strong Proficiency in Java and C++ as a bonus
• Strong understanding of software and embedded systems architecture,
• Strong Understanding of API Integration
• Experience with in backend payment processing, POS systems and Payment devices
• Experience with UI layers
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, Jira and Docker
• Familiarity with scripting

Familiarity with building tools

• Desired Skills :
• Cloud - nice to have, especially with OTA updates and integration with backends
• Familiarity with mobile payment systems
• Exposure within the EV / AV Auto industry

Offer

• 135-175K Base
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short / Long term Disability
• 100 % match, 401K Retirement Plan
• Vacation and Sick Time
• 11 Holiday Pay

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