Principal Systems Architect – Connected Devices

StarTech.com

Principal Systems Architect designing next-generation connected devices for StarTech.com. Leading architectural efforts across hardware, firmware, software, and cloud platforms.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformIoTLinuxMacOSRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits
Tuition reimbursement program
Retirement savings plans
Wellness Program
Additional perks and rewards

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems architectureIoTembedded platformsembedded firmware architectureC/C++low-level programmingcross-platform host softwarecloud platformsdevice management systemsmulti-tenant architecture

Soft Skills

technical decision-makinghigh ownershipautonomyclear documentationcross-functional collaborationleadershipcommunication