Principal Heterogeneous Systems Architect

Emerson

Distinguished Compute Architect leading heterogeneous computing architectures in the CTO Office for advanced test and measurement systems. Collaborating across hardware, software, and system architecture to drive innovation.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and evaluate novel heterogeneous compute architectures for advanced test and measurement systems, spanning data acquisition, real-time signal processing, analytics, and control
Explore architectural tradeoffs across CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, DSPs, NPUs, and custom accelerators, including memory hierarchies and interconnects
Translate emerging compute and system technologies into actionable architectural concepts and prototypes
Lead cross-layer co-design across hardware, firmware, bus architectures, runtime, operating systems, drivers, and application software
Define partitioning strategies between host, accelerator, and real-time domains to meet performance, latency, and determinism requirements
Influence software abstractions, APIs, and programmability models that enable scalable heterogeneous systems
Build and validate architectural concepts using modeling, simulation, and hands-on prototyping
Evaluate performance, power, cost, and scalability through benchmarks, proof-of-concepts, and silicon/software experiments
Partner with internal labs or external ecosystems to validate feasibility and readiness
Contribute to CTO-level technology roadmaps and long-range research initiatives
Track and assess industry, academic, and open-source developments in heterogeneous computing, accelerators, and system architecture
Communicate architectural insights clearly to both technical and executive audiences
Work closely with product engineering, R&D, silicon, software, and platform teams to influence future products
Mentor engineers and architects, raising architectural rigor and system-level thinking across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree (MS or PhD preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
10+ years of professional experience in system, platform, compute architecture or equivalent commensurate with the level of this role
Deep understanding of heterogeneous computing systems, including: CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, and hardware accelerators
Memory systems, cache coherence, and high-speed busses and interconnects
Real-time and high-throughput processing constraints
Experience with HW/SW co-design, including performance modeling and architectural trade studies
Strong programming experience in one or more of: C/C++, Python, CUDA, OpenCL, SYCL, or HDL (Verilog/VHDL)
Proven ability to translate abstract architectural ideas into prototypes, benchmarks, or validated concepts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas across disciplines
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) and profit-sharing plan
Medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
Family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

heterogeneous computing systemsCPUsGPUsFPGAshardware acceleratorsperformance modelingarchitectural trade studiesC/C++PythonCUDA

Soft Skills

communication skillsmentoringcross-layer co-designarchitectural insightssystem-level thinking