Hybrid Software Architect for Autonomous Mining Platform

Komatsu; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking a Software Architect to shape the FrontRunner autonomous haulage platform. You will define and evolve architectures for large-scale systems, balancing technical excellence with operational realities and long-term business needs.

Join a team delivering production autonomous software 24/7 in harsh environments, mentoring engineers and guiding roadmaps across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Experience architecting large-scale distributed software systems deployed in production.
• 10+ years in software engineering with emphasis on architecture and leadership.
• Strong expertise in scalability, reliability, and performance engineering.
• Proficient in Java and modern development practices.
• Excellent cross-team influence and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Define and guide the architectural vision for complex autonomous software platforms.
• Establish scalable, resilient, and maintainable system architectures that support current and future business needs.
• Partner with engineering leaders, product management, and domain experts to translate strategic objectives into technical direction.
• Drive architectural consistency across teams, products, and technology domains.
• Lead technical design reviews and provide guidance on critical architectural decisions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks before they become operational challenges.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and design patterns to improve system capabilities and developer productivity.
• Mentor engineers and technical leaders in architectural thinking, system design, and engineering best practices.
• Influence technical roadmaps and help align investments with long-term platform strategy

Skills

Distributed systems

Java

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Architectural thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Engineering

Job description

Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking a Software Architect to shape the FrontRunner autonomous haulage platform. You will define and evolve architectures for large-scale systems, balancing technical excellence with operational realities and long-term business needs.

Join a team delivering production autonomous software 24/7 in harsh environments, mentoring engineers and guiding roadmaps across multiple teams.