Staff IT Solution and Database Architect

About the position

We are looking for a highly skilled IT Solution and Database Architect to join our Information Technology Group, responsible for overseeing IT solutions and database management. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining IT solutions and databases to meet project needs and evolving business requirements. Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose Headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy. Reports to: Principal Engineer – Product Planning – AI Innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement optimal IT solutions, including SaaS, in-house applications, and databases.
• Analyze IT solution architectures required by each department and provide strategic recommendations for optimization.
• Conduct technical evaluations and proofs-of-concept for third-party software applications, providing expert assessments and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for collecting, processing, and integrating internal and external data sources.
• Develop and maintain real-time data visualization and monitoring dashboards to track key performance metrics and system health.
• Establish and manage databases to ensure the systematic and efficient operation of IT infrastructure.
• Optimize system performance and proactively track issues related to IT solutions and databases.
• Maintain and update enterprise technical standards for applications and database management.
• Oversee and manage the overall status of software applications and related services, implementing best practices for optimal governance.
• Define and document architectural standards, frameworks, and best practices for IT solutions and database infrastructure.
• Serve as an IT Solution and Database Architect in company-wide projects, ensuring well-engineered, secure, and integrated solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, IT, and operations, to ensure seamless integration within the enterprise IT ecosystem.
• Analyze software application resource utilization and implement optimization strategies.
• Manage software licensing and optimize license utilization.
• Oversee MIS solutions, ensuring they align with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Administer and optimize virtualization platforms, including VMware.
• Manage and maintain Jira and Confluence for streamlined project and knowledge management.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related with 5 years of experience or Master’s in Electrical, Computer Science or related Science with 3+ years of Industry Experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an IT Solution & Database Architect.
• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and managing databases.
• Comprehensive technical proficiency in infrastructure systems, including but not limited to DBMS (MS-SQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc), Jira/Confluence, Grafana, GitHub, Virtualization/VMware, Grafana, and Kubernetes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex challenges, evaluate potential solutions, and implement effective resolutions.
• Experience in customer support or quality assurance is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Experience with HPC environments (CAE, EDA, LSF, ETX) is a plus.
• Experience with AI Platform environments is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/401k.
• Charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved.
• 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave.
• Stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.
• On-demand apps and paid therapy sessions.
• Onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes.
• Flexible work environment.