Senior Software Architect - Test & Measurement Instruments
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- Completed degree at Master's level or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or a related field
- Several years of experience as a software architect or senior engineer in complex, product-oriented devices or systems
- Hands-on experience in hardware-related software development with modern C++ and the ability to design stable, maintainable C++ APIs
- Experience with end-to-end software architectures, from embedded or firmware layers to device services, GUIs and remote APIs
- Good knowledge of build and release concepts such as Yocto, Buildroot and cross-toolchains, and an understanding of CI/CD principles
- Experience with C++ unit and integration testing, mocking, test automation, static analysis and profiling tools such as GoogleTest, Catch2, clang-tidy, sanitizers, perf or ftrace
- Familiarity with requirements and systems engineering, including traceability from requirements to tests and the definition of clear acceptance criteria
- Strong communication skills in German and English
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About Munich
- •Tech hub with strong startup ecosystem
- •Excellent public services
- •Close to Alps
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters with snow
- •Warm summers
- •Close to Alps
Safety
- •Safest major city in Germany
- •Very low violent crime
- •Occasional pickpocketing
Healthcare
- •World-class hospitals
- •Short wait times
- •Comprehensive coverage
Culture
- •Rich arts scene
- •World-famous museums
- •Strong music tradition
Nightlife
- •Vibrant beer gardens
- •Clubs
- •Cultural events
Recreation
- •Parks
- •English Garden
- •Alps nearby
Cost of Living
- •Most expensive city in Germany
- •High salaries compensate somewhat
A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Rohde & Schwarz technology group, specializing in BSI-certified encryption, endpoint security, and network protection solutions. Operating under the 'IT Security Made in Germany' philosophy with a strict no-backdoor policy, the company develops government-grade cybersecurity products approved for VS-NfD, EU RESTRICTED, and NATO RESTRICTED classifications. With 500+ employees across Germany, France, and other European locations, it serves government agencies, defense organizations, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises requiring sovereign, auditable security solutions.
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