Application C++ Software Architect/Tech Lead

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The customer is well-known supplier of home and commercial audio systems in North America and Europe in 60+ countries, one of audio streaming pioneers. It partners with more than 100 companies that offer music services, including Pandora, Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music. Advanced tech on Hi Fi audio speakers is managed via AI voice assistant or rich mobile app. It allows smart and easy way to play music, radio, podcasts etc, transfer audio between speakers or get help from the AI assistant like Amazon Alexa wherever you are. It also partners with IKEA, manufacturing some of the devices shipped by Swedish giant.

Orion Innovation has been successfully working with this customer for more than 2 years, helping to deliver newer version of mobile apps and enhancing cloud services. Now the customer is looking for a new development team that is responsible for the low-level programming of speakers firmware.

Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Tech Lead to spearhead this new team. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a deep technical background and a proven ability to design, architect, and guide the implementation of customer requirements. You will be the technical authority, responsible for setting technical standards, and leading a team of skilled engineers in enabling work behind cutting-edge audio products.

What You Will Be Doing

• Hands-On Development:

• Design, develop, and optimize critical features and subsystems in C++ for a Linux-based environment.

• Perform deep-dive analysis and solve complex problems related to system performance, memory management, and stability.

• Process & Quality Excellence:

• Champion best practices in software development, continuous integration, and automated testing strategies.

• Utilize advanced profiling and debugging tools to identify and resolve system-level bottlenecks.

Our Expectations

• 10+ years of professional experience in software development including at least 2+ years in technical leadership or architecture role.
• Expert-level knowledge of C++ in a Linux context.
• Deep, system-level understanding of Linux internals: multithreading (pthreads), memory management, system calls, and kernel/driver interaction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Nice To Have

• Previous experience with a development for audio systems will also be a huge plus
• Very good to have prior experience with audio data path in Linux
• Very good to have prior experience with Bluetooth and WiFi

What We Offer

• Dynamic and supporting international teams.
• Regular assessments and performance reviews. You will have the opportunity for promotion, bonuses and a raise in accordance with the pace at which you develop and your performances.
• Hybrid or office work.
• 20-25 vacation days per year.
• 4 days of sick leave (100% paid)
• Equipment for work, laptop and all necessary additions.
• Access to trainings and courses.
• Private health insurance.
• FIT Pass card for many sports' facilities

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