Senior Systems Architect – Connected Devices (Remote)

StarTech.com Ltd.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; 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 to own the architecture across hardware, firmware, host software, and cloud services. You will lead cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver scalable, secure solutions for a multi-tenant device ecosystem.

Reporting to the VP of Product Development, you will translate product strategy into technical roadmaps, drive architectural reviews, and act as the final technical decision-maker.

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.
• Ability to translate complex technical systems into clear documentation and direction.
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP (AWS preferred).
• Strong understanding of security architecture for connected devices.
• Experience leading distributed or offshore development teams.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools for code review and productivity.
• Experience building multi-tenant cloud platforms and device management systems.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end system architecture across hardware, firmware, host software, and cloud platforms.
• Architect scalable multi-tenant device management enabling remote updates, monitoring, and analytics.
• Lead hardware architecture for USB-C, Thunderbolt, USB4, and power delivery systems.
• Define firmware architecture including secure boot, OTA updates, device monitoring, telemetry, and diagnostics.
• Establish 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 final technical decision-maker.
• Partner with Product Management, Customer Success, Marketing and Support teams.
• Act as a technical evangelist for StarTech.com’s connected device vision.
• Define host-side software architecture including Windows apps and device management tooling.
• Establish deployment patterns using SCCM and Intune, with silent execution and logging.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded/firmware

Cross-platform

Security architecture

Cloud platforms

Hardware knowledge

ODM management

Windows/macOS/Linux

Architecture design

AI-assisted tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

SCCM

Intune

WinUI/WPF

C/C++ toolchains

Job description

StarTech.com is seeking a Principal Systems Architect – Connected Devices to own the architecture across hardware, firmware, host software, and cloud services. You will lead cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver scalable, secure solutions for a multi-tenant device ecosystem.

Reporting to the VP of Product Development, you will translate product strategy into technical roadmaps, drive architectural reviews, and act as the final technical decision-maker.