Systems Architect

Escalon Services; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health package

Job summary

Escalon Services is seeking a Systems Architect in Santa Monica, CA. This full-time, on-site role will define and lead architectures for complex software and hardware across AI, XR, and robotics platforms.

You will collaborate with engineering leadership to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions aligned with the company roadmap. Strong distributed systems and cloud experience are essential, plus Agile collaboration and cross-functional mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Software/Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years in systems or software architecture or technical leadership.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud).
• Proficient in modern languages (C++, Python, Java, C#).
• Experience designing APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of networking, security, and systems integration.
• Experience in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end system architectures for software and hardware.
• Define system requirements, interfaces, and specifications.
• Lead decisions across distributed systems, cloud, embedded, and AI apps.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, AI/ML, robotics, and product teams.
• Evaluate technologies to ensure scalability, security, and performance.
• Establish architectural standards and best practices.
• Mentor engineering teams and drive architecture reviews.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support integration, testing, deployment, and evolution.

Skills

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

C++, Python, Java, C#

APIs & microservices

Security & networking

Agile collaboration

Technical mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE/EE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Full-Time | Santa Monica, CA | On-Site

About Our Client

Our client is a technology company developing next-generation intelligent systems at the intersection of AI, XR, robotics, autonomy, and spatial computing. Their products support mission-critical applications across defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure. They are seeking passionate professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building impactful products from concept to deployment.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Systems Architect to define and lead the architecture of complex software and hardware systems across their AI, XR, and robotics platforms. In this role, you will work closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that support the company's long-term technology roadmap.

You will bridge product vision with technical execution, ensuring the platforms are reliable, maintainable, and built for future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end system architectures for complex software and hardware solutions.
• Define system requirements, interfaces, and technical specifications.
• Lead architectural decisions across distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, embedded systems, and AI applications.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, AI/ML, robotics, and product teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and tools to ensure scalability, security, and performance.
• Establish architectural standards, design principles, and engineering best practices.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical mentorship to engineering teams.
• Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support integration, testing, deployment, and long-term system evolution.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and architecture diagrams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in systems architecture, software architecture, or technical leadership.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalable software design.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as C++, Python, Java, or C#.
• Experience designing APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of networking, security, and systems integration.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI/ML platforms and data pipelines.
• Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, XR/AR/VR technologies, or computer vision.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and edge computing.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and secure system design.
• Experience working on defense, aerospace, or government-funded programs.

Other Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or valid Green Card holder.
• Must be within commuting distance of Santa Monica, CA.
• Must be comfortable working on-site.

Additional Information

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Work arrangement: On-site

Contract type: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Full comprehensive health package

What Our Client Offers

• Work on cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of AI, robotics, and extended reality.
• Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Influence the technical direction of innovative products from concept through deployment.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Modern headquarters located in Santa Monica, California.