Senior Architect - Electrical Engineering
About The Position
At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are same. Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of networking and security technologies? We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Architect to lead the design and development of innovative hardware platforms that power enterprise-scale networking and security solutions. In this role, you will drive technical strategies, architect complex hardware and system solutions, and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to bring products from concept through production. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in system architecture, hardware/software integration, and large-scale enterprise platforms, with a proven ability to lead technical execution, mentor engineering teams, and drive innovation across complex product development programs. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, and is motivated by delivering high-impact products that influence the future of connected technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 12+ years of experience in system architecture, hardware design, or product development.
- Deep expertise in system architecture, hardware/software integration, and enterprise-scale platform development, with a proven track record of leading technical strategy and execution.
- Experience architecting and developing networking and security products, including switches, routers, firewalls, and security appliances.
- Strong knowledge of Ethernet technologies, hardware acceleration, networking hardware architectures, and embedded systems.
- Hands-on experience with high-speed board design, mixed-signal hardware, power circuitry, and advanced interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, USB, and SerDes.
- Proficiency with hardware design tools (Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or similar), along with knowledge of EMI/EMC, safety, reliability testing, and manufacturing readiness
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of digital and mixed-signal hardware platforms for networking and security products.
- Define technical strategy and provide architectural leadership throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Guide schematic design, component selection, and interface architecture decisions to ensure scalable and robust hardware solutions.
- Drive the development of high-speed interface architectures, including PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, USB, and SerDes technologies.
- Lead board bring-up, system integration, debugging, validation, and hardware qualification activities.
- Review and optimize signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), reliability, and overall system performance.
- Collaborate with firmware, software, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver production-ready products and resolve complex field issues through root-cause analysis.
- Mentor engineering teams, promote best practices, and drive innovation across hardware architecture and product development initiatives.
Benefits
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
