System Architect – Virtualization

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Embedded Architect creating building blocks for power grid digital transformation. Join innovative Grid Automation Technology team in Zamudio, Spain.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeZamudio • 🇪🇸 SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

embedded systems architectureC/C++17object-oriented analysis and designMicroservicesDockerKubernetesEmbedded LinuxRTOSCI/CD pipelinesField-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)

Soft Skills

strong oral communicationstrong written communicationinterpersonal skillsleadership skillsproblem analysisnegotiationinfluencecollaborationchange managementdecision making

Tools & Technologies

HypervisorVM managementnetwork configurationXilinx Ultrascale+IEC 61850IEEE 1588SCADAIEC 62439-3Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)test and integration methodologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Industry Keywords

Transmission & Distribution power-systemprotection relaysmodular embedded systemsvirtualized IED architecturestechnical risk mitigationarchitecture enablersbacklog definitionstakeholder requirementssystem architecturedata-driven decisions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++DockerKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze complex challenging requirements to architect effective design solutions making up the overall system architecture including hardware, embedded software, software tools, V&V and test rigs.
Provide forward-looking strategies for platforms and technology development, technical risks elimination and insertion, to make the platform reliable and the product competitive.
Drive platform reuse strategies.
Make data-driven decisions using defined trade-off criteria.
Facilitate, drive discussions and steer cross-functional councils to solve issues, drive decisions, gain consensus, and align on technical risk mitigation strategies.
Communicate complex messages and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view.
Influence peers to act and negotiate with external partners and vendors.
Utilize in-depth understanding of key technology challenges to accomplish own work and provide direction to cross-functional teams.
Define architecture enablers and collaborate with ART Product Owners and Product Managers on backlog definition and prioritization.
Provide timely communications on significant issues, risks and/or developments.
Maintain a focus on safety, reliability, performance, and security for embedded systems.
Capture and elicit detailed requirements from stakeholders to ensure comprehensive understanding and documentation.
Handle change management and impact analysis. Assess the effects of modifications on system architecture. Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited college or university.
Proven experience in embedded systems architecture and virtualized IED architectures.
Strong object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) skills with proficiency in C/C++17.
Experience with Microservices, Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), Virtualization (Hypervisor types, VM management, network configuration).
Experience with Embedded Linux and RTOS.
Experience with micro services software architectures.
Understanding of the Transmission & Distribution power-system domain and protection relays.
Extensive experience of modular, medium-scale embedded systems based around Xilinx Ultrascale+ designs.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience working on teams that use the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) development methodology (Desired).
Experience implementing and using CI/CD pipelines (Desired).
Experience with Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) (Desired).
Knowledge on IEC 61850, IEEE 1588 and/or SCADA, networking protocols (IEC 62439-3) (Desired).
Understand and apply system test and integration methodologies (Desired).
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills (Desired).
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems (Desired).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No