Software System Architect - Live Production (m/f/d)

RIEDEL Communications is the leading provider of live production tools in the media, sports and entertainment sectors. To cover our customers' needs holistically, we are divided into three business units: Product Division, Managed Technology & Riedel Networks.

Our Product Division develops, produces and distributes audio, video, IT and communication solutions. With our live production tools for the media, sports, entertainment and corporate industries, we deliver a wide range of high-quality and state-of-the-art products that are among the most innovative of their kind in the industry.

Join us as Software System Architect Live Production (m/f/d) on this exciting journey and experience the fascination of Riedel Communications in action.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• You lead the architecture, technical direction, and overall system design of our Video Live Production and Replay Platform - ensuring performance, reliability, and operational excellence in demanding broadcast environments.
• You translate product requirements into robust technical concepts, system diagrams, domain models, and clear development guidelines that empower engineering teams to build scalable, future-ready solutions.
• You collaborate closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, Developers, and stakeholders to align long-term architectural decisions with product strategy, real‑time requirements, and Riedel’s wider ecosystem.
• You conduct technical reviews - including architecture reviews, component design evaluations, and code reviews - to ensure consistency, maintainability, and adherence to architectural principles across teams.
• You evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., GPU acceleration, distributed storage, AI-assisted workflows) and integrate them into a forward‑looking architectural roadmap that supports innovation and sustainable product growth.
• You define and maintain all architectural and domain-driven design documentation - ensuring system clarity, up‑to‑date specifications, and seamless knowledge transfer across engineering and operations.

THATS YOU

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable technical field - combined with 8+ years of Software Engineering experience and at least 2 years in Architecture for high‑performance, real‑time, or media systems.
• Strong background in professional broadcast systems, live production, or sports technology, with hands-on experience in CPU/GPU‑based video and audio processing pipelines.
• Deep knowledge of system-level development, distributed architectures, scalable and fault‑tolerant systems, and hybrid/cloud deployments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Skilled in defining operational domain models, domain rules, and workflow pipelines, and experienced in applying Domain‑Driven Design principles in complex environments.
• A strategic thinker with strong communication skills able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and drive architectural alignment across teams.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, documentation‑driven, and willing to travel occasionally (e.g., R&D hubs, tradeshows, customer visits)
• Excellent English skills (written and spoken); German skills are an asset

More than just a salary - your plus at RIEDEL
Look forward to 30 days of vacation and many additional offers - from JobRad to exclusive employee discounts, corporate benefits and our company pension scheme. Our global employee referral program is also waiting for you.

Flexibility that suits your life
Whether you're an early riser or a night owl - our flexible working hours system and the option of mobile working in the hybrid model ensure a real work-life balance.

Support in every situation
"meinEAP" offers you helpful services - e.g. for childcare, caring for relatives or for your physical and mental well-being.

Recharge your batteries - from coffee to lunch
A real treat: our own coffee roast - free of charge at the in-house coffee bar, just the way you like it. Our in-house canteen also takes care of your physical well-being with freshly prepared, varied dishes at fair prices every day - balanced, tasty and served directly on site at our Wuppertal location.

ENRICH OUR TEAM!

With us, you can expect an exciting challenge with plenty of opportunities to take on responsibility and develop personally.

RIEDEL stands for equal opportunities and diversity! We are looking forward to getting to know you as you are - far away from any pigeonholing.