Principal Systems Architect – Connected Devices

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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⚙️ Systems Engineer

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StarTech.com

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1985

🏭 Manufacturing

📦 Logistics

💼 Consulting

Manufacturing • Logistics • Consulting

StarTech. com is a global provider and retailer of computer connectivity hardware and IT accessories. The company designs, distributes, and sells cables, adapters, docking stations, hubs, KVM switches, racks, chargers and related peripherals aimed at IT professionals, enterprises, and resellers, and supports customers through technical support and online e-commerce channels.

📋 Description

• Define and own the end-to-end system architecture across hardware, firmware, host software, and cloud platforms • Architect a scalable, multi-tenant device management platform enabling remote updates, monitoring, and analytics • Lead hardware architecture for USB-C, Thunderbolt (TB4/TB5), USB4, and power delivery systems • Define firmware architecture including secure boot, remote firmware updates/OTA updates, device monitoring, telemetry, and diagnostics • Establish and own security architecture across device and cloud ecosystems • Translate product strategy into technical roadmaps, reference architectures, and scalable solutions • Direct and manage external development partners, including ODMs, firmware vendors, and cloud teams • Conduct architecture and design reviews and act as the final technical decision-maker • Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Customer & Partner Success, Marketing, and Customer Support teams • Act as a technical evangelist supporting StarTech.com’s connected device vision internally and externally • Define host-side software architecture, including Windows applications, firmware update utilities, and device management tooling • Establish boundaries and interfaces between firmware, host software, and cloud services • Establish enterprise deployment patterns using SCCM and Intune, including silent execution, detection methods, and logging/diagnostics • Evaluate and select suitable technology stacks for host applications, including native Windows frameworks versus web-based UI • Report to the VP, Product Development

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline • 10+ years of experience in systems architecture, IoT, or embedded platforms • Proven experience designing or building IoT/device-to-cloud platforms • Deep expertise in embedded firmware architecture, including ARM-based MCUs, RTOS, secure boot, and OTA • Strong hardware knowledge including USB-C, Thunderbolt, USB Power Delivery, and display technologies • Experience managing ODMs and external development partners • Proficiency in C/C++ and low-level programming • Strong understanding of cross-platform host software for Windows, macOS, and Linux • Ability to operate as a senior individual contributor with high ownership and autonomy • Ability to translate complex technical systems into clear documentation and direction • Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP; AWS preferred • Strong understanding of security architecture for connected devices • Experience leading distributed or offshore development teams • Exposure to AI-assisted development tools for code review and productivity • Experience building multi-tenant cloud platforms and device management systems • Experience building Windows-based host-side device management software using .NET/C# is preferred • Familiarity with Windows and modern frontend frameworks such as WinUI, WPF, or React + MUI is preferred • Ability to evaluate architectural tradeoffs and support enterprise deployment models such as SCCM and Intune is preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary • Eligibility to participate in the bonus program • Comprehensive health benefits • Tuition reimbursement program • Retirement savings plans • Wellness Program • Additional perks and rewards • Accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process for applicants with disabilities