Principal Systems Architect – Connected Devices

🕒 May 29

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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StarTech.com

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1985

🔧 Hardware

🤝 B2B

Hardware • B2B

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 (ODMs, firmware vendors, cloud teams). • Conduct architecture and design reviews; 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 & externally. • Define the host-side software architecture, including Windows applications, firmware update utilities, and device management tooling, while establishing clear 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, while evaluating and selecting suitable technology stacks for host applications (e.g., native Windows frameworks vs. web-based UI).

🎯 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 (ARM-based MCUs, RTOS, secure boot, 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 (Windows, macOS, 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 cloud environments such as 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits • Tuition reimbursement program • Retirement savings plans • Wellness Program