Embedded Solution Architect - Onsite

About the Position

Embedded Solution Architect - Onsite

Serve as a Principal Engineer I driving complex embedded solutions on Linux platforms using C and C++ transforming product requirements into robust scalable implementations that enhance reliability and performance while collaborating in a hybrid work model with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality embedded products that positively impact customers and society.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end design and development of embedded software components on Linux platforms using C and C++ to achieve high performance and reliability in production systems.
• Implement robust low-level modules, drivers, and middleware for embedded systems to ensure efficient interaction with hardware and consistent system behavior across product variants.
• Analyze complex technical requirements and translate them into detailed design specifications that guide implementation, integration, and verification activities for embedded platforms.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and static analysis for C and C++ components to maintain coding standards, improve maintainability, and reduce defect rates in critical software modules.
• Optimize runtime performance, memory usage, and power consumption of embedded applications on Linux by profiling execution paths and applying targeted algorithmic and architectural improvements.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and product teams in a hybrid work model to refine interfaces, clarify constraints, and align embedded solutions with overall product goals.
• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and automated regression suites for embedded software to ensure stable releases and faster feedback cycles during ongoing feature development.
• Debug complex system issues involving interactions between application code, operating system services, and hardware using appropriate tools such as debuggers, tracers, and profilers to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Document software architecture, module-level designs, and configuration guidelines in a clear and structured manner so that future enhancements and maintenance activities can be executed efficiently.
• Apply secure coding practices and defensive programming techniques within embedded C and C++ codebases to reduce vulnerabilities and enhance overall system resilience.
• Coordinate with quality and validation teams to define acceptance criteria, test coverage expectations, and verification strategies that align with safety, reliability, and regulatory expectations for embedded products.
• Evaluate new libraries, frameworks, and tooling relevant to embedded Linux development to continuously improve development workflows, build pipelines, and system observability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and prototyping approaches by sharing lessons learned from projects and proposing refinements that reduce cycle time and improve first-time right outcomes.

Requirements

• Exhibit strong hands-on expertise in embedded software development using C and C++ on Linux-based platforms with a track record of delivering stable and maintainable solutions in complex systems.
• Demonstrate practical experience with compilation toolchains, build systems, and source control for embedded environments enabling efficient and predictable release management.
• Apply solid understanding of operating system concepts such as processes, threads, memory management, and interprocess communication within Linux-based embedded products.
• Bring familiarity with design process and prototyping methods so that early concept validation and rapid iterations support better product decisions and reduced risk.
• Utilize effective problem-solving skills including root cause analysis and systematic debugging in embedded contexts to resolve defects and performance bottlenecks under time constraints.
• Communicate clearly with multidisciplinary stakeholders in a hybrid work environment ensuring that design decisions, tradeoffs, and risks are transparent and well understood by all contributors.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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