Lead Systems Architect

The Lead Systems Architect is responsible for defining and governing the system architecture for embedded, cloud-connected, and IoT product platforms. This role translates business and product requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance technical solutions while ensuring alignment across software, firmware, hardware, QA, and DevOps functions. The Lead Systems Architect establishes system-level designs, evaluates technical approaches, identifies and mitigates architectural risks, and drives consistency across product platforms. Working closely with Product Management and Program Management, this position provides technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and design through development, deployment, and product launch. The role requires strong expertise in systems architecture, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and technical decision-making.

Essential Function

Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product Management, Program Management, Development, and Quality Assurance teams to define requirements and drive solution design and development from initial concept through prototyping, validation, and product launch.

Evaluate alternative technical and business approaches, spearhead proof‑of‑concept efforts, and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, operational, and delivery risks.

Collaborate with developers to interpret product specifications and architectural designs, breaking them down into actionable tasks and reliable effort estimates.

Work closely with peer Systems Architects to leverage collective expertise, promote best practices, and ensure architectural consistency across products and platforms.

Optimize system performance and resolve performance issues

Define, document, and maintain reusable architectural standards, patterns, and design guidelines to promote consistency and efficiency across product specifications and system designs.

Education

Education Level

Education Details

Required/Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)

in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Required

and

Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS)

in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred

Years of Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Required/Preferred

7-9 years

of experience in software engineering, firmware engineering, systems engineering, or related technical disciplines, with significant hands-on product development experience.

Required

and

5-7 years

experience in system architecture, solution design, or technical leadership roles, defining and driving end-to-end product architectures.

Required

and

5-7 years

Proven experience developing and delivering embedded, IoT, cloud-connected, or distributed software systems from concept through delivery

Required

and

4-6 years

Experience translating product requirements into system architectures, technical specifications, and implementation roadmaps.

Required

and

3-5 years

Experience leading cross-functional teams through architecture reviews, design decisions, technical tradeoff analysis, and risk mitigation activities.

Required

and

1-3 years

Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and modern software development practices.

Preferred