Embedded Systems Architect

Job Description

Hybrid role – onsite in Houston, TX 4 days per week

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-connected device platforms at scale. This hands-on architecture role spans embedded firmware, networking, and cloud services, with responsibility for secure device onboarding, provisioning, management, monitoring, updates, and lifecycle operations.

You will define end-to-end device–cloud architectures, including secure connectivity, identity and certificate management, OTA updates, telemetry, diagnostics, and remote device control. Working across device, network, and cloud boundaries, you will ensure scalable, secure, and enterprise-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and own end-to-end architectures for cloud-managed embedded devices.
• Define firmware architectures using C/C++ and RTOS platforms (e.g., Zephyr, FreeRTOS).
• Lead device–cloud integration using services such as Azure IoT Hub and Device Provisioning Service.
• Architect solutions for device identity, certificate management, secure communications (TLS/mTLS), OTA updates, telemetry, diagnostics, and remote management.
• Support implementation, troubleshooting, and risk mitigation across firmware, connectivity, and cloud layers.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in embedded systems development using C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with RTOS environments such as Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or ThreadX.
• Proven expertise in embedded/firmware architecture design.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT, and secure device communications.
• Experience building and integrating cloud-connected devices.
• Ability to design systems spanning both device and cloud domains.
• Experience delivering embedded or IoT solutions through implementation and integration phases.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Azure IoT ecosystem.
• Knowledge of certificate lifecycle management, hardware-backed security, and enterprise networking.
• Experience implementing OTA firmware updates, telemetry, logging, and remote diagnostics.
• Familiarity with collaboration devices, enterprise hardware platforms, or HP Poly ecosystems.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive technical decisions, and deliver end-to-end outcomes.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Employee Requirements  

• Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary. 
• Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary. 
• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary. 
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary. 
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary. 
• Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary. 
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary. 
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required, as driving is an essential job function.

*If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.   

USA Benefits (Full time roles only, does not apply to contractor positions)

• Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care)  
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages  
• Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan  
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest   

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.