Senior software engineer

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Senior Software Architect – Defense Tech 

Are you a visionary and hands-on Software Architect ready to shape the future of advanced defense technology? At Teledyne FLIR, we are a global leader in integrated sensing and defense solutions – and we’re now looking for a Software Architect to build the next generation of our software platforms. 

Since 1978, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of innovation, delivering solutions that truly make a difference in critical environments. Today, we’re in the middle of a transformation: moving from complex legacy systems to modern, scalable architectures that set new standards in the industry. As part of this journey, you will also be shaping the architecture for future systems – from advanced imaging to next-generation defense solutions such as anti-drone software. 

What We Offer 

• Architectural Influence: Drive key design decisions that will shape the future of our defense software products. 

• Global Impact: Collaborate with world-class talent and build solutions used in the most demanding operations. 

• Strength & Stability: Join a financially strong, growing company with a vital mission. 

• Innovative Environment: From embedded real-time systems to advanced imaging and AI – you’ll lead the way. 

• Wellbeing & Balance: Healthcare benefits, free gym access, and sports activities. 

Your Responsibilities 

As a Software Architect, you will be the bridge between technology, product, and engineering teams. You will: 

• Define and own the software architecture for advanced embedded and real-time systems. 

• Establish design patterns, API strategies, and principles for modular and scalable solutions. 

• Lead modernization from legacy C/C++ code to future-ready platforms. 

• Shape the architecture for upcoming defense technologies, including anti-drone and countermeasure software. 

• Ensure architecture meets requirements for performance, security, reliability, and maintainability. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, FPGA, optics, mechanics, electronics, production, service.) to ensure seamless system integration. 

• Guide and mentor senior engineers, drive best practices, and support technical decision-making across teams. 

• Contribute to long-term technology strategy, including cloud, edge, and hybrid approaches. 

What You Bring 

Must-have: 

• 10+ years of experience in software development, including several years in software/system architecture roles. 

• Hands-on experience working in Agile environments, with a solid understanding of Scrum methodologies.  

• Strong expertise in C/C++ and systems programming, with deep knowledge of embedded and/or real-time environments. 

• Proven abilit