Director, Systems Architecture (Hardware Development)
About the Role
The Director of Systems Architecture will build and lead a team responsible for delivering complete compute systems that drive innovative technologies into rack‑mounted server designs and result in customized hyperscale datacenter solutions. The leader will manage a systems‑architecture team directly and collaborate across a multi‑functional group of architects to ensure on‑time delivery of new products by setting aggressive yet realistic development schedules, monitoring progress, balancing resources, and driving engineering teams. This executive must have a proven record of shipping innovative products while fostering an environment of execution excellence, rapid time‑to‑market, and technical rigor. The role starts with a small organization that will grow rapidly.
Responsibilities
- Drive and execute complete programs to successfully deliver reference systems, customized solutions, and critical new technology.
- Lead in selecting, building, and developing strong, innovation‑driven teams.
- Drive change that creates new value and market leadership.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally across multiple disciplines and departments.
Candidate Profile
This executive must be a seasoned engineer and manager with experience developing and shipping a portfolio of innovative products. A technical expert, they will be knowledgeable across all facets of hardware engineering and have proven experience working across functions in an engineering organization. As a hands‑on leader, they must harness creativity and passion, build rapport, and guide a team of high‑performing engineers. Demonstrated ability to implement, manage, and execute scalable processes that achieve high performance against schedules and deliverables is essential.
Position Specification
- Excellent strategic acumen and ability to turn ideas into reality with execution teams.
- Leadership in selecting, building, and developing strong, innovation‑driven teams.
- Deep understanding of the entire system development lifecycle, including integration, test, and validation.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to work with leading design and manufacturing teams.
- Outstanding communication, social, and leadership skills.
- Excellent oral and written English proficiency.
- Strong expertise in system hardware, firmware, and software, with strength in system architecture, integration, and validation.
- BSEE or similar technical degree.
- 15 years of system design and development experience or equivalent.
- Proven track record of leading global system development teams.
About ZT Systems
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll work alongside smart, passionate people on projects you can be proud of. Every day offers opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world‑class customers. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, challenging, and rewarding environment that is career‑defining. Our culture is built around hard work, fast thinking, and turning challenges into opportunities. We learn from failures, celebrate successes, and continuously push forward to create value and shape the future of technology infrastructure.
Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
- Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
- Company‑paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays
- Parental leave and family‑care support programs
- Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities
- Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
Full benefits and eligibility vary by work location.