Senior Software Architect II

We are Loop 

We redefine what an earplug should sound, look and feel like. Whether it’s hearing protection or comfort for your ears, Loop enables you to live life at your volume. Our founders Maarten and Dimitri started Loop back with a big idea. And a chronic ringing in their ears. Since then, we’ve helped more than 3,500,000 customers around the world to find quiet, enjoy great experiences and keep unwanted noise at bay. 
In 2023 we grew from almost 100 Loopers to over 250 people. And that’s a number we would have to keep updating every month, as we are planning to double the team once again, this year.

Our headquarters are based in Antwerp, but with hubs in Amsterdam, Shanghai, and New York, we’re dotted all over the globe. 

Not to brag about it, but we’ve recently won the EY Scale up of the year award, the Deloitte Fast50 award (for the second year in a row) and a couple of other amazing (international) prices. The New York Times named us ‘best earplugs for concerts’ and thousands of noise-sensitive customers call us a ‘life changer’. 

Here's more about Maarten & Dimitri's founders story: https://www.loopearplugs.com/blogs/blog/the-founders-story 

Hybrid | Antwerp / Amsterdam / New York / Bay Area | 40 hours per week | 12+ years experience 

Lead the Future of Digital and Connected Innovations at Loop Earplugs. 

At Loop, our mission extends beyond protecting hearing to transforming how people experience sound and silence in a connected world. Renowned for our iconic earplugs, we are expanding into connected earwear, hearables, and their companion digital applications. We are seeking a visionary Software Architect to lead architecture efforts across cloud platforms, mobile app, and web, supporting the implementation of our future active product and digital roadmaps, creating seamless experiences for our users. 

Software Architect: Pioneering Innovation Across the Digital and Connected Ecosystem 

As a Software Architect at Loop, you will design and guide the software architecture that powers our entire ecosystem—from firmware to mobile and web applications. Your role will be critical in ensuring that all aspects of our software architectures deliver harmonious products, with unified and delightful user experiences. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the realms of sound, connectivity, and user interaction. 

Your Responsibilities 

• Comprehensive Architecture Development: Working with a cross-functional team, define and implement cohesive software architectures across mobile, web, and cloud platforms, ensuring optimal partitioning for high volume, low power, consumer electronics devices. 

• Strategic focus: Collaborate with product management and leadership to develop and execute product, app/digital, and technology roadmaps for digital and connected products. Lead the adoption of cutting-edge technologies including cloud, and mobile-hosted AI/ML solutions, to deliver exceptional user experiences while integrating best-in-class solutions to meet long-term business goals. 

• Hands-on Implementation: Ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute directly to software design and development for any of the system components, delivering high-quality code, ready for high-volume adoption. 

• Mentorship and Leadership: Guide and mentor engineering teams across disciplines, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence. 

• Technical Foresight: Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring Loop’s software architectures are cutting-edge and scalable. 

How You’ll Succeed as a Software Architect: 

Success in this role comes from merging technical expertise with strategic vision to ensure our digital ecosystem works harmoniously. You'll communicate complex concepts clearly and drive innovation, focusing on performance, scalability, and user experience. Key success factors include: 

• Technical Expertise & Leadership: Extensive experience in softw