Principal Systems Architect

Robinson Group

United States

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

48 hours ago
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Job summary

Robinson Group is seeking a Principal Systems Architect to join a growing, advanced group within a global manufacturing client. The role blends hands-on architecture development with strategic customer engagement in AI, compute, and networking.

Regular travel to customer sites may be required, and the position offers clear career progression within a high-visibility environment. Competitive compensation is offered, with opportunities to influence roadmaps and standards.

Qualifications

  • BSEE (or related) required.
  • 5+ years in system-level design in the data center, computer, networking, storage industries.
  • Technical expertise in high-speed engineering and design and in-depth knowledge of hardware and associated signaling environments.
  • Deep knowledge of computer, networking, AI/ML, or storage architecture.
  • Work with industry-standard design tools (e.g., simulation, modeling, CAD, or signal integrity analysis).
  • Ability to travel as well as work effectively with geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define high-level system architecture requirements and drive product roadmaps.
  • Serve as a technical liaison for Hyperscalers and OEMs to identify emerging technology disruptors.
  • Drive technology vision and strategy, ensuring the interconnect solutions support the evolving needs of standards like PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, InfiniBand, and the next-gen AI workloads.
  • Influence industry standards through participation in groups like OCP, PCI-SIG, and IEEE.
  • Lead evaluations of high-speed electrical and optical interconnect solutions (PCIe, CXL, Ethernet).
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to translate technical insights into market-leading products.
  • Drive technical due diligence for potential partnerships and collaboration.

Skills

System-level design
High-speed signaling
Hardware engineering
AI/ML knowledge

Education

BSEE (or related) required

Job description

Robinson Group has been retained to fill a key, newly created position.

The Principal Systems Architect will be part of a growing, advanced group within global manufacturing client, regularly recognized as a top place to work.

This position offers a unique blend of hands-on architecture development and strategic customer engagement within the AI, compute, and networking sectors.

This is a high-visibility role with a clear path for career progression and succession planning.

Competitive compensation.

Key Functions:

  • Define high-level system architecture requirements and drive product roadmaps.
  • Serve as a technical liaison for Hyperscalers and OEMs to identify emerging technology disruptors.
  • Drive technology vision and strategy, ensuring the interconnect solutions support the evolving needs of standards like PCId, CXL, Ethernet, InfiniBand, and the next-gen AI workloads.
  • Influence industry standards through participation in groups like OCP, PCI-SIG, and IEEE.’
  • Lead evaluations of high-speed electrical and optical interconnect solutions (PCIe, CXL, Ethernet).
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to translate technical insights into market-leading products.
  • Drive technical due diligence for potential partnerships and collaboration.

Your Background:

  • - BSEE (or related) required.
  • - 5+ years in system-level design in the data center, computer, networking, storage industries
  • - Technical expertise in high-speed engineering and design and in-depth knowledge of hardware and associated signaling environments.
  • - Deep knowledge of computer, networking, AI/ML, or storage architecture.
  • - Work with industry-standard design tools (e.g., simulation, modeling, CAD, or signal integrity analysis).
  • - Ability to travel as well as work effectively with geographically dispersed teams.
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