Global Software Architect

Job Description

Are you an expert in embedded software architecture, feeling ready to coordinate multiple international teams towards a unified software platform?

Danfoss is the right place for you! For our Climate Solutions segment, we are looking for a Global Software Architect.

At Danfoss Climate Solutions, we engineer environmentally sustainable solutions for air conditioning, heating, cooling and refrigeration applications. Our embedded software engineers are developing new standard platforms for control solutions, from the smallest refrigeration controllers up to the large-scale Edge computing coordination systems, with the ambition of creating flexible products for a greener future.

You will be part of our international team where you will have every opportunity to make a significant impact on our success, working on innovative and cutting-edge systems and solutions. At Danfoss, we value diversity and are passionate about what we do. We believe that diversity of thought, culture, and background makes us stronger and more innovative.

If you are excited about working in an Agile DevOps culture and contributing to the development of products focused on flexibility, stability, robustness, and scalability, then you are the person we are looking for! Join us and help create a more sustainable future.

Job Responsibilities

As an Embedded Software Architect, you will be in charge of designing and supporting the overall architecture of our embedded software platforms and systems.

You'll oversee DevOps teams to ensure consistent software implementation aligned with the architectural blueprint, promoting shared interfaces and efficient module reuse from electronic controllers to the cloud interface.

Furthermore, thanks to your strong expertise and business understanding, you will be in a key position to drive, direct and align the embedded software modular design across the entire business area and beyond, aligning with Architects of the entire Climate Solutions Segment.

Your main tasks will be to: 

• Define SW modules and interfaces for embedded platforms (RTOS and Linux based)
• Define standard interfaces between products and systems.
• Provide guidance in selecting, integrating and modularizing software components.
• Provide guidance in reusing components/interfaces across different projects.
• Coordinate technical solutions developed by international R&D DevOps teams.
• Cooperate with external partners, consultants, customers, IT departments.
• Use structured tools (e.g. UML) to document architecture.
• Define test strategies to ensure software quality.
• Ensure security in products.

Background & Skills

You have solid knowledge within system architecture in embedded software, and preferable experience in collaboration with international teams and external design partners. You have good knowledge of Linux frameworks and experience working on edge systems.

You have solid analytical abilities and a positive and open attitude to cooperate across borders and cultures in an organization where we all help each other. You enjoy working in a multicultural environment, and you have results-driven approach.

You know how to translate business requirements into a scalable, resilient, and secure architecture. Moreover, you are able to communicate both technical and business matters in a clear and concise language. You are good in building relations, see opportunities rather than problems, combined with a just-do-it attitudes.

Furthermore, you have:

• Educational background in Electronics / Information Technology / Telecommunications engineering or equivalent culture.
• Good knowledge in standard architectural description languages as UML, etc.
• Experience with complex system architecture design. 
• Proven experience with RTOS and Linux-based embedded electronics, developing and troubleshooting industrial communication protocols like Modbus, CANbus, HTTPS, MQTT, BACNet.
• Knowledge of Agile SCRUM process.
• Experience with system level design for and implementation of a commercial software application.
• Have a customer-oriented mindset.
• Have a modern leadership attitude, to coordinate multicultural teams.
• Good knowledge of English and Italian Language (written & spoken) – German or Danish is a plus.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.