Lead Systems Architect

Careers at Crestron•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Lead Systems Architect defines and governs system architecture for embedded, cloud-connected, and IoT product platforms. The role translates business and product requirements into scalable, secure, high-performance technical solutions and ensures alignment across software, firmware, hardware, quality assurance, and DevOps functions. It establishes system-level designs, evaluates technical approaches, identifies and mitigates architectural risks, and promotes consistency across product platforms. Working with Product Management and Program Management, the Lead Systems Architect provides technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and design through development, deployment, and product launch. Crestron Electronics develops automation and control solutions for homes and buildings, integrating systems such as audio visual, lighting, shading, security, building management systems, and HVAC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
7–9 years of experience in software engineering, firmware engineering, systems engineering, or related technical disciplines, including significant hands-on product development experience.
5–7 years of experience in system architecture, solution design, or technical leadership, defining and driving end-to-end product architectures.
5–7 years of experience developing and delivering embedded, IoT, cloud-connected, or distributed software systems from concept through delivery.
4–6 years of experience translating product requirements into system architectures, technical specifications, and implementation roadmaps.
3–5 years of experience leading cross-functional teams through architecture reviews, design decisions, technical tradeoff analysis, and risk mitigation activities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
1–3 years of experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and modern software development practices.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Management, Program Management, Development, and Quality Assurance teams to define requirements and drive solution design and development from concept through prototyping, validation, and product launch.
Evaluate technical and business approaches, lead proof-of-concept efforts, and identify, assess, and mitigate technical, operational, and delivery risks.
Work with developers to interpret product specifications and architectural designs, break them down into actionable tasks, and provide reliable effort estimates.
Collaborate with peer Systems Architects to share expertise, promote best practices, and ensure architectural consistency across products and platforms.
Optimize system performance and resolve performance issues.
Define, document, and maintain reusable architectural standards, patterns, and design guidelines for consistent and efficient product specifications and system designs.