Principal Storage Architect

About the role

We are seeking a Storage Architect to enhance and drive forward ZT’s storage products. Based on an in‑depth understanding of customer requirements and storage technology trends, you will architect and deliver compelling storage solutions to the largest cloud providers with the right balance between performance and cost.

Responsibilities

• Engage strategic storage vendors (HDD, SSD, RAID, HBA, JBOD enclosures, chassis port expander) to develop compelling storage solutions for customers.
• Identify opportunities to partner with vendors on optimized and validated solutions for customer workloads.
• Collaborate closely with storage product managers to coordinate all vendor engagements and achieve company business goals.
• Assess existing storage solutions being sold to customers today.
• Develop a roadmap for next‑generation storage products and identify storage roadmap gaps.
• Work with senior management to determine viability of closing roadmap gaps with new storage products.
• Monitor storage solutions across the industry, including DAS, SAN, NAS, NAND‑based, PCIe‑connected, and Cold Store.
• Develop collateral and train the sales team on the strengths and weaknesses of ZT storage products.
• Maintain an in‑depth understanding of industry‑standard storage workloads and connectivity trends.
• Partner with quality and reliability engineers to monitor the quality of deployed storage solutions in the field and use this data to assess new storage offerings from vendors.

Requirements

• BS degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering with 12+ years of experience (or MS degree with 10+ years).
• Hands‑on experience running storage‑based benchmarks (Orion, IOMeter, SPC) and ability to interpret results and optimize solutions for specific workloads.
• Experience working in globally dispersed teams.
• Ability to provide technology, reliability, and cost assessments on new storage product offerings.
• Proven track record of course‑correcting in a highly volatile business environment.
• Experience architecting cloud‑based storage solutions.
• Strong network and relationships in the storage community (highly desired).

Pay

The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $148,125 and $246,875 per year. Final base salary will be determined individually based on experience, skills, knowledge, education, and/or certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance‑based annual bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous match.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs.
• 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.

About ZT Systems

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, designs, builds, and delivers impactful technology infrastructure solutions to world‑class customers. The company fosters a culture built around its values—working hard, thinking fast, and turning challenges into opportunities. Employees collaborate with industry leaders in a fast‑paced, rewarding environment that emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and inclusive, diverse workplaces.