Senior Embedded Systems Lead – Xilinx

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Lead with deep expertise in Xilinx/AMD platforms, embedded C++ development and system-level engineering.This is a senior, hands-on position for someone who can take ownership of a complex embedded system across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through development guidance, hardware/software integration, testing and final validation.The successful candidate should be able to hit the ground running on Xilinx-based systems, make architecture-level technical decisions and act as a technical reference for the wider engineering team.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the full system lifecycle, from initial requirements and specifications through architecture, development, integration and validation.Define the overall system and software architecture for complex embedded solutions.Develop and lead embedded software activities using C/C++ within Xilinx/AMD-based environments.Define the interaction and interfaces between hardware and software components.Translate system-level requirements into clear technical specifications and implementation guidance for developers.Lead hardware/software integration, troubleshooting and system-level technical resolution.Define integration strategies, test environments and verification/validation activities.Provide hands-on technical leadership, design reviews and mentoring to software engineers.Collaborate closely with hardware, software and systems engineering teams throughout project delivery.Required ExperienceStrong professional experience in embedded systems engineering and hands-on C/C++ development.Deep practical knowledge of Xilinx/AMD platforms and the ability to work independently within the platform environment.Proven experience owning complex embedded projects end-to-end: requirements → architecture → development → HW/SW integration → validation.Strong understanding of system architecture and hardware/software interaction.Experience with embedded processors, interfaces, communication protocols and system integration.Experience working on complex, critical or mission-critical systems.Ability to combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership and architectural ownership.Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.Preferred / Nice to HaveDefense, military or aerospace systems experience.Camera, imaging, vision or video-system integration experience.IR, electro-optical or sensor-based systems exposure.FPGA/SoC environments and low-level device interfaces.Experience with formal Systems Engineering and V&V processes.