What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal System Software Architect position at CORSAIR?
Key Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the system software architecture across embedded firmware, SDKs, and PC applications using Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
- Design modular interfaces and services that enable scalable device integration and feature development.
- Drive architectural alignment across hardware, firmware, and software teams.
- Lead architecture reviews, design discussions, and technical workshops.
- Define and maintain stable APIs and SDK structures supporting internal and external development.
- Ensure reliable communication layers between hardware, embedded systems, and PC applications.
- Solve complex cross-layer system challenges (hardware ↔ firmware ↔ application software).
- Promote strong architectural practices, documentation standards, and system modeling.
- Mentor engineers in modular system design, abstraction, and platform thinking.
- Contribute to the long-term software architecture strategy and technology roadmap.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- 8 years of professional software development experience
- Several years of experience in senior or architectural roles
- Strong expertise in C/C (embedded or hardware-related systems preferred)
- Experience across embedded software and software application development
- Solid understanding of hardware interfaces, communication protocols, and performance constraints
- Experience with modular system design and architectural patterns
- Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
- Experience with modern development practices (version control, CI/CD, code reviews, testing strategies)
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or comparable qualification