Senior IoT Systems Architect – Connected Devices

StarTech.com; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plans

Wellness Program

Additional perks and rewards

Job summary

StarTech.com is seeking a Principal Systems Architect - Connected Devices in the United States to own the end-to-end architecture across hardware, firmware, host software, and cloud services. You will drive scalable, secure, multi-tenant device platforms and lead external partner teams to deliver robust, future-ready connectivity solutions.

The role requires deep embedded firmware expertise, cross‑platform software experience, and a strong track record in security design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 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.
• Experience managing ODMs and external development partners.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and low-level programming.
• Strong understanding of cross-platform host software (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Ability to operate as a senior individual contributor with high ownership and autonomy.

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.
• Define firmware architecture including secure boot, remote firmware updates / OTA updates, device monitoring, telemetry, and diagnostics.
• Establish and own security architecture across device and cloud ecosystems.
• Translate product strategy into technical roadmaps, reference architectures, and scalable solutions.
• Direct and manage external development partners (ODMs, firmware vendors, cloud teams).
• Conduct architecture and design reviews; act as the final technical decision-maker.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Customer & Partner Success, Marketing and Customer Support teams.
• Act as a technical evangelist supporting StarTech.com’s connected device vision internally & externally.
• Define the host-side software architecture, including Windows applications, firmware update utilities, and device management tooling.
• Establish deployment patterns using SCCM and Intune, evaluating suitable technology stacks for host apps.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems knowledge

Cross-platform development

Senior individual contributor

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EEE

Tools

.NET/C# for Windows host apps

SCCM/Intune deployment tooling

OTA firmware update tooling

Job description

StarTech.com is seeking a Principal Systems Architect - Connected Devices in the United States to own the end-to-end architecture across hardware, firmware, host software, and cloud services. You will drive scalable, secure, multi-tenant device platforms and lead external partner teams to deliver robust, future-ready connectivity solutions.

The role requires deep embedded firmware expertise, cross‑platform software experience, and a strong track record in security design.