Lead IoT Systems Architect - Connected Devices (Remote)

Startech; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plans

Wellness Program

Additional perks and rewards

Job summary

Startech is looking for a dedicated Principal Systems Architect – Connected Devices to lead the architectural design for next-generation products. This role involves overseeing the integration of hardware, firmware, and cloud services while ensuring system scalability and security.

Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field along with 10+ years of experience in systems architecture. Responsibilities include managing external partners and translating product strategy into clear technical direction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems architecture, IoT, or embedded platforms.
• Deep expertise in embedded firmware architecture (ARM-based MCUs, RTOS, secure boot, OTA).
• Strong hardware knowledge including USB-C, Thunderbolt, USB Power Delivery and display technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end system architecture across hardware, firmware, host software, and cloud platforms.
• Architect a scalable, multi-tenant device management platform enabling remote updates, monitoring, and analytics.
• Lead hardware architecture for USB-C, Thunderbolt (TB4/TB5), USB4, and power delivery systems.

Skills

System Architecture

Embedded Systems

IoT

C/C++ Programming

Cloud Environments

Security Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Startech is looking for a dedicated Principal Systems Architect – Connected Devices to lead the architectural design for next-generation products. This role involves overseeing the integration of hardware, firmware, and cloud services while ensuring system scalability and security.

Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field along with 10+ years of experience in systems architecture. Responsibilities include managing external partners and translating product strategy into clear technical direction.