Senior Architect

Accountabilities

• • Partner with product management and engineering teams to define and design technical solutions aligned with strategic objectives and product roadmaps.
  • Develop architectural designs and technical visions for scalable, reliable, secure, and highly available software systems.
  • Present and communicate architectural decisions, technical strategies, and security designs to cross-functional stakeholders and engineering teams.
  • Establish and promote standards for system architecture, software development, testing, quality assurance, and engineering practices.
  • Design solutions that meet demanding requirements for scalability, usability, reliability, performance, and availability.
  • Provide technical guidance and architectural leadership throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, operations teams, and other technical stakeholders to ensure architectural solutions are effectively implemented.
  • Evaluate complex technical challenges and identify practical, sustainable solutions that support long-term business and engineering objectives.
  • Research emerging technologies, architectural patterns, and industry trends related to network operations, automation, distributed systems, and infrastructure.
  • Encourage continuous improvement of engineering and architectural practices through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and technical innovation.

  Requirements

  • 12+ years of professional experience in software engineering, architecture, or a closely related technical discipline.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong experience designing and implementing distributed systems at scale.
  • Proven track record delivering scalable, reliable, secure, and highly available software solutions.
  • Extensive understanding of software architecture, system design, and the full software development lifecycle.
  • Experience working in Unix/Linux environments and strong familiarity with software development in those environments.
  • Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts and technical strategies clearly to both technical and cross-functional audiences.
  • Experience presenting architectural designs, security approaches, and technical visions to senior stakeholders and engineering teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the judgment to balance technical requirements, business objectives, reliability, and scalability.
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams without relying solely on formal authority.
  • Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies and their practical application to network operations, automation, and distributed infrastructure.

  Benefits

  • Base salary range of $169,300–$304,700 per year for U.S.-based candidates, depending on experience, skills, certifications, and location.
  • Potential annual bonus or other incentive compensation opportunities.
  • Equity awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) opportunities.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Paid company holidays, vacation/PTO, and sick time.
  • Family-friendly benefits, including parental leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental and financial wellness support.
  • Flexible work options through a model that supports working from home, in an office, or through a combination of both.
  • Programs and benefits designed to support employees’ health, well-being, financial security, and life beyond work.