Flexible Work Model
Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.
About the role
In this role, you will architect and deliver software systems for robotic platforms – from robotic arms and autonomous vehicles to drones and connected devices – for clients building complex, real-time, intelligent systems. You will shape technical strategy from early requirements through delivery, engage clients at the executive level, and drive innovation across hardware and software integration.
This is a US-based remote role with an anticipated base salary range of $160,000.00 – $250,000.00 annually, plus variable compensation.
Responsibilities
- Partner with clients, Product Owners, and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and transform business requirements into scalable solution architectures and implementation strategies
- Design and document end-to-end solution architectures, covering infrastructure, security, integrations, scalability, and operational requirements aligned with enterprise standards
- Lead architecture-focused engagements, including Discovery, Assessment, and Solution Definition phases, driving stakeholder alignment and delivery outcomes
- Provide architectural governance throughout the implementation lifecycle, ensuring adherence to approved designs, technical standards, and business objectives
- Conduct architecture reviews, identify technical and operational risks, and define effective mitigation strategies
- Establish and promote engineering and architecture best practices, frameworks, and governance processes across projects and programs
- Mentor architects and engineering teams, supporting capability development, knowledge sharing, and adoption of architectural best practices
- Drive large-scale transformation initiatives, aligning enterprise strategy with solution delivery and secure customer data management
Requirements
- Strong expertise in architecture principles and design patterns for robotic and embedded systems
- Proven experience designing scalable, secure, high-performance architectures for real-time, hardware-integrated solutions
- Deep understanding of security-by-design principles and compliance frameworks
- Experience with cloud, edge, and hybrid environments, including infrastructure for connected devices
- Strong knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and interoperable technology ecosystem design
- Proficiency in assessing system performance, scalability, and resilience, and defining optimization strategies
- Strong documentation and communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proven leadership and stakeholder management in large-scale transformation programs
- Experience in the space industry (satellites, spacecraft, or space-qualified systems) is a plus
This is a leadership role where you will drive impact in two main directions:
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Leading People
Hire and onboard talent, build trust and inclusion, set clear priorities, coach growth, deliver results, and lead change aligned to our values.
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Leading Business
Deliver client value through business understanding, market and financial insight, global collaboration, and continuous improvement.
SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Role Summary
Location
USA
Work type
Remote/Office
Direction
Engineering & Technology
Subdirection
Advanced Technologies
Tech level
Director
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About us
We are a digital engineering and technology consulting company where expertise grows alongside people. For more than 30 years, we have been elevating technology: helping organizations navigate complex business challenges by combining deep engineering knowledge with thoughtful, research-backed innovation. Our teams work across key areas: digital engineering, data and analytics, Сloud, and AI/ML. In each, we deliver practical, scalable solutions rooted in real business needs and measurable human impact.
You bring your perspective and ambition. We create an environment where your work meets clarity, confidence, and purpose.
We offer
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive, market-based pay, benchmarked by role and location — plus health coverage, paid time off, wellness support, and learning opportunities.
People-first Leadership
Partner with approachable leaders who communicate clearly and tie daily work to our direction.
Advanced tech communities
Hands-on engagement with AI/ML, Cloud, Quantum Computing, IoT, and Robotics communities, with projects built on modern frameworks.