Associate Director of Software Architecture

Carrier

13d • $174,250

About The Position

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Associate Director of Software Architecture to lead the design of a high-performance, scalable system architecture that empowers end customers to dynamically control electrical loads on the grid. This role is instrumental in enabling real-time, bi-directional communication between distributed devices and cloud systems to support grid flexibility, demand response, and energy optimization. This leader will work across multiple specialized component teams—including embedded firmware, cloud services, data engineering, mobile/web applications, and DevOps—to define and guide the delivery of a cohesive, end-to-end solution architecture. You’ll align technical direction, ensure seamless interoperability, and be accountable for the architectural integrity of the system from edge to cloud.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 12+ years of experience in the IT industry, with a focus on software development, systems engineering, or architecture.
• 8+ years in a dedicated Architect role (for example but not limited to: Solutions Architect, Data Architect, Enterprise Architect).
• 3+ years experience in architecting complex IoT systems capable of scaling 10,000+ connected devices with a reliability SLA of greater than 99.5%.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
• Immigration sponsorship is not supported for this position.

Responsibilities

• Define the required functional components and functions required for the system solution
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance technical architectures.
• Produce technical architecture documents, system design specifications, and API documentation.
• Define system interfaces, integration points, and data flow diagrams.
• Plan for horizontal/vertical scaling and disaster recovery.
• Define security architecture and ensure compliance with standards (e.g., NERC, SOC2).
• Maintain architectural decision records (ADRs).
• Choose appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools based on requirements and constraints.
• Oversee teams implementing the technical design.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
• Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives
• Retirement benefits
• Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees