Principal Architect

Ingersoll Rand; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health care options

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Principal Architect - Digital Solutions to lead product and systems architecture. This role combines industrial compressors with embedded controls and cloud services. You will set the technical direction for subsystems and align architecture across teams.

Candidates should have 10+ years in software or embedded engineering. The role offers a competitive salary of $150,000‑$160,000 and is based in Davidson, NC or Quincy, IL.

Benefits include medical coverage, a robust 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software, systems, or embedded engineering, with several years operating at a portfolio, platform, or principal-architect level of scope.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity for connected products.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product and systems architecture across the Digital Solutions portfolio.
• Interface with architects across all digital subsystems to drive alignment.
• Author and maintain reference architectures, architectural decision records.

Skills

Embedded firmware

Embedded Linux platforms

Cloud services

Cybersecurity for connected products

Agile delivery

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Title

Principal Architect - Digital Solutions

Location

Davidson, NC or Quincy, IL

Job Summary

We are hiring a Principal Architect to lead the product and systems architecture of Ingersoll Rand's Digital Solutions portfolio. Our products combine industrial compressors and blowers with embedded controls, edge connectivity, and cloud services – used by customers in demanding environments around the world. This is a senior individual‑contributor role. You will set the technical direction that subsystem teams across the company build against, and you will be a recognized technical voice within Ingersoll Rand. You'll spend most of your time on deep architectural work and on the high‑leverage artifacts that direct the portfolio, working closely with Product Management, Engineering Leadership, and architects across our digital subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product and systems architecture across the Digital Solutions portfolio, from embedded firmware and Linux platforms to connectivity and cloud services.
• Own the ecosystem architecture and ensure it remains coherent as products, platforms, and integrations evolve.
• Translate product strategy and commercial roadmaps into clear technical direction, and adapt the architecture as new opportunities are identified.
• Interface with architects across all digital subsystems to drive alignment on shared architecture, resolve cross‑team architectural conflicts, and approve changes to shared interfaces.
• Author and maintain the reference architectures, architectural decision records, and design standards that subsystem teams build against.
• Contribute architectural insight to build‑versus‑buy decisions, technology selection, and partner evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in software, systems, or embedded engineering, with several years operating at a portfolio, platform, or principal‑architect level of scope.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel 10‑15% (primarily domestic to Ingersoll Rand testing and manufacturing facilities).

Key Competencies

• Track record of architecting products that combine embedded firmware (bare‑metal or RTOS), embedded Linux platforms (for example Yocto‑based distributions), connectivity, and cloud or backend services.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity for connected products, including secure boot, identity and key management, and over‑the‑air update strategies.
• Experience with industrial control systems, motor control, or industrial protocols is a strong plus. Familiarity with regulatory standards such as UL, IEC, ISO, or EMI/EMC is also a plus.
• Fluent in modern software engineering practice: Agile delivery, CI/CD, version control, automated testing, and observability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex technical decisions to engineering teams, executive leadership, and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams across multiple regions.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $150,000‑$160,000, excluding incentive opportunities. The pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location. Hired applicant will be eligible to receive (discretionary/nondiscretionary) annual bonuses and incentive compensation.

What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership – taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well‑being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.