IoT Systems Architect
Signify · Pune City, Maharashtra, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Pune City, Maharashtra, India
Job highlights
- Define and document modular, maintainable system architectures.
- Ensure technical integrity and stakeholder alignment.
- Collaborate with project management and lead design teams.
- Contribute to technology roadmaps and innovation.
- Leverage 15 years of experience in system design.
About the role
Job Summary
Defines and documents system architectures that are modular, maintainable, and extendible. Supports project teams in realizing designs and ensures alignment with stakeholder requirements.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- System Development: Responsible for defining the system architecture within scope to a level that enables effective realization by project teams. Develops and documents architectures that decompose systems into modular, maintainable, and extendable subsystems and behaviors. Accountable for the technical integrity of all discipline designs within scope, including the detailed design work in related (sub)projects. Ensures that performance, scalability, and security requirements are appropriately addressed in the system design. Maintains consistency across system components and oversees their integration, including architectural aspects of verification and validation. Demonstrates deep understanding of system architecture, product development processes, and design methodologies such as modelling.
- Interfacing with Marketing/ stakeholders: Defines system architectures that meet stakeholder requirements across functions. Elicits system requirements within scope from all relevant stakeholders, including marketing. Supports marketing in customer interactions and go-to-market preparations.
- Supporting Project and program management: Collaborates with project and program management to define project scope, establish work breakdown structures, and support planning activities. Leads multidisciplinary design teams—including architects, designers, and specialists—within scope, serving as a source of expertise and fostering collaboration. Acts as a regular point of contact for project stakeholders on architectural matters. Advises project management on make-or-buy decisions for system components. Demonstrates a clear understanding of project management processes and key milestones. Supports project management in identifying and managing technical risks, for example by initiating tests and prototypes. Ensures architectures developed in research are transferable and have a defined landing spot in development.
- Strategic responsibilities: Contributes to technology and innovation roadmaps by identifying future directions and opportunities. Supports the development and execution of research and development strategies. Defines and monitors research and advanced development activities to ensure alignment with strategic goals. Actively maintains external relationships with R&D institutes, universities, industry partnerships, and standardization bodies to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
- Personal skills and organizational responsibilities: Continuously develops and maintains relevant technical and professional knowledge to stay current and contribute effectively. Provides coaching and mentoring within the team to support effective use of available knowledge and skills, both internally and externally.
Critical Experiences
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field with 15 years of experience providing a strong foundation in system design and architecture principles.
Primary Skills
- Embedded Software
- C++ (Mandatory) and C Language
- Linux (Mandatory), RTOS
- Microcontroller & Microprocessor + Embedded peripherals
- Networking Protocols: MQTT, UDP, TCP, REST Protocols
- Embedded Protocols: SPI, I2C, UART
Secondary Skill (Desirable)
- Wireless Protocol Knowledge: Zigbee, Bluetooth, WiFi, etc.
- Python, Shell Scripting
- Knowledge of Cyber Security essentials for embedded products.
Key skills/competency
- System Architecture
- IoT Systems
- Embedded Software
- C++
- Linux
- Networking Protocols
- Microcontroller
- System Design
- Stakeholder Management
- Technical Leadership
Skills & topics
- IoT Systems Architect
- Embedded Software
- C++
- Linux
- Microcontroller
- System Architecture
- Networking Protocols
- RTOS
- System Design
- Technical Leadership
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 15 years of experience in system design, architecture principles, and specifically your expertise in IoT systems. Emphasize your proficiency in C++, Linux, and networking protocols like MQTT.
- Showcase your IoT expertise: Clearly list projects where you've defined and documented modular, maintainable, and extendable system architectures. Detail your experience with microcontrollers, embedded peripherals, and networking protocols.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of leading multidisciplinary design teams, collaborating with project management, and acting as a point of contact for stakeholders on architectural matters.
- Highlight strategic contributions: Mention any experience in contributing to technology roadmaps, research and development strategies, or fostering external relationships with R&D institutes.
Technical preparation
Master C++ and C for embedded systems.,Deep dive into Linux and RTOS concepts.,Study MQTT, UDP, TCP, REST, SPI, I2C, UART.,Review microcontroller and microprocessor architectures.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex system architecture you designed.,How do you ensure stakeholder requirements are met?,How do you lead and mentor design teams?,How do you manage technical risks in projects?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific IoT experience is Signify looking for in an IoT Systems Architect?
- Signify is looking for extensive experience in defining and documenting system architectures for IoT systems. This includes ensuring architectures are modular, maintainable, and extendable. Proficiency in embedded software, C++, Linux, microcontrollers, and networking protocols like MQTT, UDP, TCP, and REST are critical. Knowledge of embedded protocols such as SPI, I2C, and UART is also highly valued.
- What are the mandatory technical skills for the IoT Systems Architect role at Signify?
- The mandatory technical skills for this IoT Systems Architect position at Signify include a strong foundation in Embedded Software development, proficiency in C++ and C languages, and expertise in Linux and RTOS. Experience with Microcontrollers & Microprocessors, embedded peripherals, and networking protocols like MQTT, UDP, TCP, and REST are also mandatory. Embedded protocols such as SPI, I2C, and UART are required.
- Does Signify require a specific degree for the IoT Systems Architect position?
- Yes, Signify requires a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a closely related technical field for the IoT Systems Architect role. This degree, combined with 15 years of experience in system design and architecture, provides the necessary foundation for the position.
- What is the expected level of experience for an IoT Systems Architect at Signify?
- Signify expects a significant level of experience for this IoT Systems Architect role, specifically 15 years. This experience should provide a strong foundation in system design and architecture principles, with a focus on IoT systems.
- How does the IoT Systems Architect contribute to Signify's strategic goals?
- The IoT Systems Architect contributes to Signify's strategic goals by identifying future technology and innovation directions, supporting R&D strategies, and defining/monitoring advanced development activities. They also foster external relationships with R&D institutes, universities, and industry partners to drive innovation.
- What kind of project management collaboration is expected from the IoT Systems Architect?
- The IoT Systems Architect is expected to collaborate closely with project and program management. This includes defining project scope, establishing work breakdown structures, supporting planning, advising on make-or-buy decisions, and identifying/managing technical risks. They act as a key point of contact for architectural matters within projects.