TL;DR

Embedded Systems Architect: Designing and implementing modular system architectures for next-gen smart glasses with an accent on embedded software, hardware integration, and real-time video streaming. Focus on building scalable, maintainable architectures, ensuring quality and compliance, and leading a software development team.

Location: Hybrid in Vienna, Austria

Salary: From €3,175 per month (baseline, actual salary competitive and above minimum)

Company

Young deep-tech startup developing internationally awarded smart glasses with integrated hardware and software development based in Vienna, Austria.

What you will do

Design and implement modular system architectures for smart glasses
Define and maintain architectural standards for scalability and quality
Ensure system components meet quality and compliance requirements
Mentor and guide software development team on technical decisions and best practices
Collaborate closely with hardware development for system integration and performance
Align technical roadmap with strategic business objectives

Requirements

Must have 6+ years experience in Rust or C++ for performance-critical embedded systems
Proven expertise with GStreamer or similar frameworks (FFmpeg) with 5+ years experience
Strong knowledge of software architecture and modular system design principles
Experience with real-time video/audio streaming on embedded devices
Familiarity with WebRTC, WebSockets, and low-latency networking protocols
Deep experience with Linux Embedded, Yocto, and hardware-software integration
Location: Hybrid role based in Vienna, Austria

Nice to have

Basic understanding of machine learning pipelines
Experience with eye-tracking, AR/VR, or AI-enabled smart glasses
Experience working in Agile or Evolutionary Delivery environments

Culture & Benefits

Dynamic international team with flexible working hours
Dog-friendly offices accessible by public transport
Yearly public transport ticket and workation opportunities within the EEA
Inspire Days for learning and development with courses and IT gear provided