Distinguished Engineer
Irth Solutions
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead advanced research initiatives to explore emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices that can be leveraged within our product verticals.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams without direct management responsibility.
- Organize training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing events to enhance the technical skills and architectural understanding of the development team.
- Support career development of engineering team members through coaching and feedback, helping to build a strong talent pipeline.
- Collaborate with the CTO, and business stakeholders to define a long-term innovation strategy that aligns with the company’s vision and market demands.
- Develop and continuously refine a long-term technical roadmap, incorporating emerging technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance product offerings.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools that align with the company’s strategic goals and improve operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for innovation in product features and enhancements, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver competitive advantages.
- Collaborate with product management, engineering, and customer success to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications and architecture designs.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops and brainstorming sessions to align teams on architectural direction and priorities.
- Serve as a technical advisor to engineering, product, and operations teams, helping to resolve complex architectural challenges.
- Establish and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and guidelines for software development, deployment, and operations to ensure high-quality software delivery across all products and platforms.
- Implement processes which ensure architectural alignment and adherence to best practices and standards.
- Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, design patterns, and decision logs, to ensure transparency and knowledge sharing across teams.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, workshops, and seminars to share insights, gather feedback, and foster partnerships that advance our technology initiatives.
- Stay abreast of industry advancements and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in software engineering, research and development, or related fields, preferably within the SaaS or utilities industry.
- Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in software architecture, cloud computing, data analytics, and emerging technologies relevant to the utilities sector.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of identifying and addressing complex technical challenges.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Innovation Mindset: A passion for innovation, research, and continuous learning, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- Generous medical, dental, & vision insurance coverage
- 401k + company match
- Unlimited PTO policy
- 8 company-paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
software architecturecloud computingdata analyticsemerging technologiestechnical roadmap developmentarchitectural documentationbest practicessoftware developmentdeploymentoperational efficiency
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillscommunicationcollaborationinnovation mindsetmentorshipcoachingknowledge sharingleadershipcross-functional teamwork
Certifications
Master’s degreePh.D. in Computer SciencePh.D. in Engineering