Principal, System Architect (Pre-sales)-Cooling

Schneider Electric; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Principal System Architect in Dubai to design comprehensive architectures that meet complex customer needs and strategic goals. You will act as a trusted advisor to sales and clients, translating requirements into scalable, secure solutions that deliver measurable value.

In this role, you will drive feasibility studies, guide integration and performance optimization, and collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with security and compliance standards,

Qualifications

• Strong consultative approach and stakeholder influence.
• Excellent communication for complex technical ideas.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and drive alignment.
• Passion for innovation in energy and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive system architectures addressing complex customer requirements.
• Serve as trusted technical advisor to sales teams and customers, refining specifications.
• Lead feasibility studies and provide guidance on system integration, compliance, and performance.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Enterprise Architecture

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Product Knowledge

Application Security

System Security

Problem Solving

Job description

Join us as a Principal System Architect and play a pivotal role in shaping how we deliver transformative solutions to our customers. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical depth with customer engagement, designing architectures that power the energy transition and digital transformation.

What will you do?

• Develop comprehensive system architectures that address complex customer requirements and business goals
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to sales teams and customers, refining specifications and demonstrating value
• Lead feasibility studies and provide expert guidance on system integration, compliance, and performance optimization
• Translate advanced customer needs into innovative, scalable solutions that drive long-term success

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Systems Engineering — intermediate level; designing integrated solutions that balance technical and business requirements
• Enterprise Architecture — intermediate level; creating scalable frameworks that support long-term strategic goals
• Active Listening — advanced level; understanding customer challenges to shape tailored technical solutions
• Critical Thinking — advanced level; solving complex problems in ambiguous pre‑sales environments
• Product Knowledge — advanced level; articulating how our solutions address customer performance and sustainability needs
• Application Security — advanced level; ensuring architectures meet security standards and compliance requirements
• System Security — advanced level; designing secure, resilient systems that protect customer operations
• Problem Solving — advanced level; navigating technical constraints to deliver optimal outcomes

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strong consultative approach with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical ideas to any audience
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and drive alignment on technical solutions
• Passion for innovation and staying current with trends in energy and digital transformation

What's in it for me?

• High‑visibility role working on strategic accounts and transformative projects
• Opportunity to design solutions that make a real impact on sustainability and efficiency
• Supportive, collaborative environment that values technical expertise and growth
• Professional development opportunities including certifications and mentorship

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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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