Security Architect

Embedded Systems Architect – Media Distribution | Broadcast & Streaming Technology

About the Role

A well-established media distribution technology company is looking for a senior Embedded Systems Architect to join their engineering team. This is a hands‑on architecture role focused on embedded Linux and security, contributing to the development of high‑availability audio/video systems for next‑generation broadcast and streaming products.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, document, and help develop software for cutting‑edge media distribution products
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and technical roadmaps
• Run feasibility investigations and rapid prototyping to validate technical approaches
• Participate in code and design reviews, upholding high software quality standards
• Ensure compliance with engineering best practices and regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO)
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with external consultants as needed
• Work with leadership to continuously improve engineering processes

Must‑Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
• 15+ years of development experience, with at least 5 years in an Architect or Lead capacity
• Strong embedded systems skillset: custom Linux kernel development, device drivers, systemd, BIOS/UEFI, bootloader, secure boot, cryptography, security protocols, PKI, and cybersecurity
• Software stack: Golang, C/C++, Shell/Bash, Python
• Hands‑on experience bringing up low‑power Intel processors (e.g. Apollo Lake) and solid understanding of the Linux boot sequence
• Expertise with Linux‑based dev environments and embedded frameworks (Yocto, Buildroot, etc.)

Nice to Haves

• Experience with media codecs (MPEG‑2, H.264, HEVC, AAC, AC3) and broadcast standards (DVB, ATSC)
• Familiarity with multimedia frameworks — GStreamer, FFmpeg
• GPU acceleration experience (Intel MSS, OpenCL, CUDA)
• Knowledge of content encryption methods (AES, Simulcrypt, Pro:Idiom, Verimatrix)
• Streaming protocol experience (RTP, RTSP, HLS, MPEG‑DASH)
• Video quality metrics and performance optimization (PSNR, SSIM)

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